Descriptive Video Works | Keywords Studios Limited

Located in Vancouver, Canada, Descriptive Video Works is a global industry leader in accessible visual entertainment and media for people who are blind and low vision, or have cognitive or other sensory challenges. Across Audio Description (AD), Described Video (DV) and Live Description (LD), DVW specialises in transforming visual content into rich narrative experiences.

Guided by an advisory council of people who are blind or partially sighted, DVW have been creating leading audio description for TV, movies, video games and more for 20 years. The team has helped shape industry best practices in Canada and the US and have expanded their services globally, now offering AD in 18 languages.

Services offered by this Studio

Accessibility Services

Subtitling

Descriptive Video Works are an amazing partner. What I like about them is that they really care about their work and the work they do for the blind and partially sighted community. Not only that, but they are always on time and their quality is excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending them!

Simon C

Language services

I know I can trust Descriptive Video Works to do a great job. Their work has always been of the highest quality. Descriptive Video Works shows its commitment to improving accessibility to on-screen programming day in and day out. They have described thousands of hours of programming for us, including more than 100 feature films. Their described video services play a key part in helping Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) fulfill its mandate of making “Television that includes everyone

Brian Perdue

Director of Programming, Accessible Media Inc.

I have worked with Descriptive Video for many years and have always had an exceptional experience. The attention to detail and the excellent work they do is a testament to their hard work and desire to do the job the best way they can. They were able to meet any deadline and always maintained their professionalism and grace. I would recommend Descriptive Video to anyone looking for their services.

Lana Gudlaugson

Post Production Supervisor, Virgin River

Descriptive Video Works has been my go-to for our described video needs for about 10 years now. The team have always been friendly and professional and very accommodating to our ever-changing requirements!

Jeanne Davis

Associate Director, CBC-TV

It’s such a pleasure dealing with Descriptive Video Works. Not only is the quality of the product great, but your concern for the project shines through in your work. I will always appreciate how flexible you were when last-minute changes occurred. Thank you for always taking the attitude of trying to make my life easier! Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your hard work and quick turnarounds for us. I will never forget how you saved us from missing deliveries!

Julie Bannon

Brightlight Pictures

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