Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
I've heard that CSI is supposed to be described, or was! But maybe I'll have to see if someone sighted can help me get into the menus. Maybe, I'll ditch Comcast and go to ATT Uverse, when it becomes available in this area. With a TV on regular cable, I could hit the SAP button, and maybe some digital TV's can do this now, but mine doesn't because I don't think there's a SAP button on my cable remote. - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Well, they're dependent on the local station to carry or not if the network makes it available. As for TCM, some movies have it , some do not and you will have to check that out with TCM's listings which will indicate which movies have that option. As for CBS, if I did not say it before, NCIS, Without a Trace, the original CSI, and Criminal Minds used to have DVS. Your cable system might carry that if the local channel did. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 3:31 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I can't find it on Comcast, unless I'm not doing something right! - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 5:17 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Actually, Dave happened to be telling the truth. There used to be DVS on Dishnet for some channels. Now, after that dustup, the only channel on which I find regular DVS is TCM. CBS doesn't have it and neither does PBS. These may be on other systems, ComCast, Directtv, I don't know, but not on Dishnet. When I've called them they reference legal issues of some sort. - Original Message - From: Mac Norins To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Cane, I think your point is well taken, while Dave's is just a bit of unnecessary sarcasm! Mac Norins - Original Message - From: Kane Brolin kbroli...@gmail.com To: j...@freelists.org Cc: Blind iPod Mailing List blindi...@freelists.org; pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 1:41 PM Subject: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Hi, folks. I'm probably about to ask a question that's painfully obvious to many. But I'm showing up at the descriptive video/SAP party much later than some. I'm writing to the JAWS list because I am a JAWS user. I'm writing to the Blind iPod list because purchasing video content on iTunes is now accessible through use of the J-tunes interface. So I hope others view this question as at least somewhat relevant. I'm presuming, first of all, that most Hollywood feature films on DVD come with a descriptive video track encoded somewhere on them. I'm presuming the same could be true with downloadable films and TV shows, too, as from iTunes. Certainly, most DVDs representing TV programs where action was described in the first place, should have that same DVS output on the subsequent DVD release. If this is true, I'm wondering about the following: 1. How can I be sure, if a film or TV show is downloaded, to get the download version that has descriptive video encoded? Is there a good source for such material? Is there a way I can know for sure about this feature before I buy? 2. When playing such downloaded or DVD content on the computer, is there a software player that is fairly accessible and which also has a menu option I can invok for activating or turning off the descriptions? I've not seen this in RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, but maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. 3. Am I being completely naive here? Obviously, I know a lot of stuff isn't accessible on its face, and I realize legislation in front of Congress is attempting to make much of this universal. I've heard of some people going to a place like the Serotek network to download versions of films that have been uploaded specifically for those wanting video description. But is this truly necessary? Or can the same content be obtained through regular channels with just a little bit of work on the part of the blind consumer? Just trying to get a handle on this issue, for my own benefit and for others I may encounter. Kind regards, -Kane To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) Database version: 5.11900 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ E-mail
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
Direct TV is not an option, because there are too many trees on the south side of the house, and that would block the signal. - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:28 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I wish there was a way I could get it, but I never found an option on Uverse to put it on. What I really need is DirecTV, but not too many complexes offer that that I know of. Everyone seems to be going to Dish for some reason. - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Well, they're dependent on the local station to carry or not if the network makes it available. As for TCM, some movies have it , some do not and you will have to check that out with TCM's listings which will indicate which movies have that option. As for CBS, if I did not say it before, NCIS, Without a Trace, the original CSI, and Criminal Minds used to have DVS. Your cable system might carry that if the local channel did. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 3:31 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I can't find it on Comcast, unless I'm not doing something right! - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 5:17 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Actually, Dave happened to be telling the truth. There used to be DVS on Dishnet for some channels. Now, after that dustup, the only channel on which I find regular DVS is TCM. CBS doesn't have it and neither does PBS. These may be on other systems, ComCast, Directtv, I don't know, but not on Dishnet. When I've called them they reference legal issues of some sort. - Original Message - From: Mac Norins To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Cane, I think your point is well taken, while Dave's is just a bit of unnecessary sarcasm! Mac Norins - Original Message - From: Kane Brolin kbroli...@gmail.com To: j...@freelists.org Cc: Blind iPod Mailing List blindi...@freelists.org; pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 1:41 PM Subject: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Hi, folks. I'm probably about to ask a question that's painfully obvious to many. But I'm showing up at the descriptive video/SAP party much later than some. I'm writing to the JAWS list because I am a JAWS user. I'm writing to the Blind iPod list because purchasing video content on iTunes is now accessible through use of the J-tunes interface. So I hope others view this question as at least somewhat relevant. I'm presuming, first of all, that most Hollywood feature films on DVD come with a descriptive video track encoded somewhere on them. I'm presuming the same could be true with downloadable films and TV shows, too, as from iTunes. Certainly, most DVDs representing TV programs where action was described in the first place, should have that same DVS output on the subsequent DVD release. If this is true, I'm wondering about the following: 1. How can I be sure, if a film or TV show is downloaded, to get the download version that has descriptive video encoded? Is there a good source for such material? Is there a way I can know for sure about this feature before I buy? 2. When playing such downloaded or DVD content on the computer, is there a software player that is fairly accessible and which also has a menu option I can invok for activating or turning off the descriptions? I've not seen this in RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, but maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. 3. Am I being completely naive here? Obviously, I know a lot of stuff isn't accessible on its face, and I realize legislation in front of Congress is attempting to make much of this universal. I've heard of some people going to a place like the Serotek network to download versions of films that have been uploaded specifically for those wanting video description. But is this truly necessary? Or can the same content be obtained through regular channels with just a little bit of work on the part of the blind consumer? Just trying to get a handle on this issue, for my own benefit and for others I may encounter. Kind regards, -Kane To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:
Choppy audio.
Hi all, On my new Asus 1000he, my screen reader is slightly choppy at times. I wish to upgrade the ram to 2 gbs. Is there something I need to do to the computer to prepare it for the upgrade? Thanks, John To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Choppy audio.
No. You could go to www.crucial.com have it do a scan and it will tell you the type of ram chips you have and what your capacity is. ** File not found ! Should I fake it ? (Y/N) robert Doc Wright http://www.wrightplaceinc.net msn godfeare...@hotmail.com - Original Message - From: John Chilelli To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:06 PM Subject: Choppy audio. Hi all, On my new Asus 1000he, my screen reader is slightly choppy at times. I wish to upgrade the ram to 2 gbs. Is there something I need to do to the computer to prepare it for the upgrade? Thanks, John To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3918 (20090309) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
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last.fm desktop application.
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converting from 4 track to cd
Hi, I have a couple of old recordings that were done on a 4-track cassette machine. Is there a way I can convert that to an audio cd? Thank you. Sincerely, Lauren To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
Yeah, my problem is more of the complex I'm in offering Dish instead of DirecTV. Maybe I could get one on the patio if I could get signal, but now I don't have a landline phone, just my cell. What I'm getting tired of is that ATT's site is lately giving me errors saying they can't connect to my box when it comes to wanting to record programs. It did it a few days several months ago, but the problem's back again. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood k8...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 1:40 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Direct TV is not an option, because there are too many trees on the south side of the house, and that would block the signal. - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:28 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I wish there was a way I could get it, but I never found an option on Uverse to put it on. What I really need is DirecTV, but not too many complexes offer that that I know of. Everyone seems to be going to Dish for some reason. - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Well, they're dependent on the local station to carry or not if the network makes it available. As for TCM, some movies have it , some do not and you will have to check that out with TCM's listings which will indicate which movies have that option. As for CBS, if I did not say it before, NCIS, Without a Trace, the original CSI, and Criminal Minds used to have DVS. Your cable system might carry that if the local channel did. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 3:31 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I can't find it on Comcast, unless I'm not doing something right! - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 5:17 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Actually, Dave happened to be telling the truth. There used to be DVS on Dishnet for some channels. Now, after that dustup, the only channel on which I find regular DVS is TCM. CBS doesn't have it and neither does PBS. These may be on other systems, ComCast, Directtv, I don't know, but not on Dishnet. When I've called them they reference legal issues of some sort. - Original Message - From: Mac Norins To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Cane, I think your point is well taken, while Dave's is just a bit of unnecessary sarcasm! Mac Norins - Original Message - From: Kane Brolin kbroli...@gmail.com To: j...@freelists.org Cc: Blind iPod Mailing List blindi...@freelists.org; pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 1:41 PM Subject: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Hi, folks. I'm probably about to ask a question that's painfully obvious to many. But I'm showing up at the descriptive video/SAP party much later than some. I'm writing to the JAWS list because I am a JAWS user. I'm writing to the Blind iPod list because purchasing video content on iTunes is now accessible through use of the J-tunes interface. So I hope others view this question as at least somewhat relevant. I'm presuming, first of all, that most Hollywood feature films on DVD come with a descriptive video track encoded somewhere on them. I'm presuming the same could be true with downloadable films and TV shows, too, as from iTunes. Certainly, most DVDs representing TV programs where action was described in the first place, should have that same DVS output on the subsequent DVD release. If this is true, I'm wondering about the following: 1. How can I be sure, if a film or TV show is downloaded, to get the download version that has descriptive video encoded? Is there a good source for such material? Is there a way I can know for sure about this feature before I buy? 2. When playing such downloaded or DVD content on the computer, is there a software player that is fairly accessible and which also has a menu option I can invok for activating or turning off the descriptions? I've not seen this in RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, but maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. 3. Am I being completely naive here? Obviously, I know a lot of stuff isn't accessible on its face, and I
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
I wonder if Fox carries the descriptions for 24, even though they supposedly only have it, or at least it originates from the UK? That's one of my favorite shows, and a person misses a lot these days without the description. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood k8...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 1:37 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I've heard that CSI is supposed to be described, or was! But maybe I'll have to see if someone sighted can help me get into the menus. Maybe, I'll ditch Comcast and go to ATT Uverse, when it becomes available in this area. With a TV on regular cable, I could hit the SAP button, and maybe some digital TV's can do this now, but mine doesn't because I don't think there's a SAP button on my cable remote. - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Well, they're dependent on the local station to carry or not if the network makes it available. As for TCM, some movies have it , some do not and you will have to check that out with TCM's listings which will indicate which movies have that option. As for CBS, if I did not say it before, NCIS, Without a Trace, the original CSI, and Criminal Minds used to have DVS. Your cable system might carry that if the local channel did. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 3:31 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I can't find it on Comcast, unless I'm not doing something right! - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garyp...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 5:17 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Actually, Dave happened to be telling the truth. There used to be DVS on Dishnet for some channels. Now, after that dustup, the only channel on which I find regular DVS is TCM. CBS doesn't have it and neither does PBS. These may be on other systems, ComCast, Directtv, I don't know, but not on Dishnet. When I've called them they reference legal issues of some sort. - Original Message - From: Mac Norins To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Cane, I think your point is well taken, while Dave's is just a bit of unnecessary sarcasm! Mac Norins - Original Message - From: Kane Brolin kbroli...@gmail.com To: j...@freelists.org Cc: Blind iPod Mailing List blindi...@freelists.org; pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 1:41 PM Subject: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Hi, folks. I'm probably about to ask a question that's painfully obvious to many. But I'm showing up at the descriptive video/SAP party much later than some. I'm writing to the JAWS list because I am a JAWS user. I'm writing to the Blind iPod list because purchasing video content on iTunes is now accessible through use of the J-tunes interface. So I hope others view this question as at least somewhat relevant. I'm presuming, first of all, that most Hollywood feature films on DVD come with a descriptive video track encoded somewhere on them. I'm presuming the same could be true with downloadable films and TV shows, too, as from iTunes. Certainly, most DVDs representing TV programs where action was described in the first place, should have that same DVS output on the subsequent DVD release. If this is true, I'm wondering about the following: 1. How can I be sure, if a film or TV show is downloaded, to get the download version that has descriptive video encoded? Is there a good source for such material? Is there a way I can know for sure about this feature before I buy? 2. When playing such downloaded or DVD content on the computer, is there a software player that is fairly accessible and which also has a menu option I can invok for activating or turning off the descriptions? I've not seen this in RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, but maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. 3. Am I being completely naive here? Obviously, I know a lot of stuff isn't accessible on its face, and I realize legislation in front of Congress is attempting to make much of this universal. I've heard of some people going to a place like the Serotek network to download versions of films that have been uploaded specifically for those wanting video description. But is this truly necessary? Or can the same content be obtained through regular channels
Re: converting from 4 track to cd
I do this kind of thing all the time. You need a sound card and an audio patch cord that will connect between the output of the cassette machine and the line in of the sound card. To record I prefer Goldwave as you can not only record, but precisely edit the beginning and end of each track or segment however you want the files to be and you can also set the volume level to maximum without distortion and even do some noise reduction in many cases. CDex will also record directly in mp3 format and you can turn on normalization to set the level but there's no editing or noise reduction features. And you'll also want Nero or other CD writing software and, of course, a CD-R drive which come with just about every computer these days to turn the sound files to CD. If you want audio CDs that will play on any CD player then you'll want to record the files as .wav instead of mp3 but the process is the same regardless of what kind of final CD you want. Mp3 files won't usually play on audio CD players but should play on DVD players. Hope this helps. B B Roger Lauren wrote: Hi, I have a couple of old recordings that were done on a 4-track cassette machine. Is there a way I can convert that to an audio cd? Thank you. Sincerely, Lauren To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3921 (20090309) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
