Web AD Editor

Web AD Editor is an ImAc tool for the production of audio description (AD) files to be used as access services on immersive programmes with 360º video.

Main features

  • Web based and responsive design for universal access
  • Cross-platform and cross-browser
  • Multi-language interface
  • Embedded 360º video player
  • Integrated with ImAc ACM. Receives the LQ 360º video and data from the broadcaster. Receives and returns the access service file
  • Works with different digital video codecs, formats and frame rates
  • Possibility to work with different digital video codecs, formats and frame rates
  • Script edition in the same editor
  • Recording form microphone connected to the computer and main audio dipping levels
  • Voice synthesis in a number of languages (Text-to-Speech)
  • Audio description segments stored in a single compressed file allowing a better exchange between platforms
  • Navigation through the Field of View (FoV) via angles
  • Button to specify the angle of the FoV where the description is happening
  • Copying and pasting angles between segments
  • Possibility of setting a segment with no angle (idle) for general descriptions
  1. File general information box
  2. Link to a dialogue of a hyper-personalised user setting
  3. Sound configurations: volume level of AD compared to main audio, dipping level of main audio
  4. List of default shortcuts destined to most used operations and configuration
  5. Classic video navigation buttons
  6. Video soundwave in time accompanied by segments and recorded audios symbolised in blue
  7. Navigation buttons for FoV (Field of View) in spherical space
  8. Video preview window displaying the current angle in spherical space where description is located
  9. AD segment edition area for script, time codes, angle in the 360º sphere, audio, levels and testing with graphical aids and also voice synthesis.
  10. Navigation through AD segments.
  11. Script list with time codes
  12. General actions such as save, preview modes, script import, TC check, batch actions such as TC shifting and voice synthesis, etc.

You can also request a demo to try the tools for yourself!