Module 1.1: MediaScribe Narrate Workflow Overview

Audio description makes your government videos accessible to people who are blind or have low vision by narrating visual information during natural pauses in dialogue. MediaScribe Narrate uses AI to automate much of this work, making audio description practical even for organizations with limited staff and tight budgets.

This module introduces you to the MediaScribe Narrate workflow through a short demonstration video. You'll see how to create your first audio description project from start to finish.

What MediaScribe Narrate does

MediaScribe Narrate's audio description system handles the technical complexity of creating accessible video. The system analyzes your video content, identifies meaningful visual elements, detects natural dialogue gaps, and generates descriptions that fit seamlessly into available time.

You upload your video file and give your project a name. MediaScribe handles the processing—generating descriptions, synthesizing professional-quality narration, resolving timing conflicts, and producing accessible video files through cloud-based processing that doesn't require additional hardware.

The system includes review and editing tools so you can refine AI-generated descriptions before final publication. This lets you maintain quality control while dramatically reducing the time required to produce accessible content.

The three-step workflow

MediaScribe Narrate follows a simple three-step process:

1. Upload - Drag and drop your video file (MP4 or MOV format) and name your project

2. Review - Review AI-generated descriptions and edit any that need improvement for your specific audience

3. Download - Get your accessible video with descriptions mixed in, or download separate audio tracks and caption files

This workflow puts you in control. AI handles the time-consuming analysis and initial description generation. You focus on ensuring descriptions accurately represent your content and serve your community's needs.

See it in action

This short video walks you through the complete MediaScribe Narrate workflow—from uploading your first video to downloading accessible content with audio descriptions. If you're a Cablecast customer, you'll also see how the integration automates the entire process.

What happens next

After watching this video, you're ready to create your first audio description project. The workflow you've seen applies to all your videos, from city council meetings to public safety announcements to department updates.

MediaScribe Narrate supports WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.2.5 by making audio description practical for organizations working toward compliance. While the tool handles the technical complexity, your organization still makes the decisions about what content needs describing and ensures descriptions accurately represent your visual materials.

Ready to try MediaScribe Narrate? Contact our team to discuss how audio description fits into your accessibility workflow.