NAVAgator host Graeme Spicer talks with Roy Samuelson, a leading audio description (AD) performer with credits for Netflix, HBO, Disney, and A24. They explore the nuanced art of audio description, why it’s a delicate “high-wire act,” how to match tone and genre, AI’s role, and why accessibility and great storytelling go hand in hand.


Guest: Roy Samuelson

Author of A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance & Founder of The Playback Lounge


Timestamps

  • 00:00:00 – Opening clip: The high-wire act of AD
  • 00:00:49 – Welcome & episode overview
  • 00:02:18 – Introducing Roy Samuelson
  • 00:02:43 – What is Audio Description?
  • 00:05:22 – Common frustrations for blind audiences
  • 00:06:31 – Roy’s personal story that sparked his passion
  • 00:08:12 – The High-Wire Act: Balancing performance
  • 00:10:50 – Adapting to different genres (horror, comedy, action, kids)
  • 00:13:00 – WALL-E vs. Aaron Sorkin-style scripts
  • 00:14:25 – Writing his book on AD performance
  • 00:16:50 – The Playback Lounge: Practice community for voice actors
  • 00:20:15 – How to tell if AD is working
  • 00:21:35 – Studio & platform differences
  • 00:23:38 – AI & synthetic voices: Pros, cons, and ethics
  • 00:28:11 – Business realities and rates
  • 00:30:34 – Bridging the gap between studios and blind audiences
  • 00:33:09 – Accessibility and artistry reinforce each other
  • 00:36:28 – Wrap-up & resources

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