Capturing the Magic of GIFs through the Art of Human Description
taught by:
Caroline Desrosiers
co-presented by:
Amanda Kaufman, Pamela Thomas
Session Summary
There's alt text for images and then there's alt text for moving images. Learn how to craft meaningful descriptions that convey the visual message in a fun and engaging way.
Description
GIFs are an important part of our daily lives thanks to their unique ability to convey ideas, emotions, and humor in ways that static images often can’t. These looping videos move us to moments of joy and happiness and have become a part of the way we communicate with the online world. But without alt text, the moment is lost and excludes millions. GIPHY and Scribely teamed up to describe 10K+ of the most popular GIFs on the internet today. Learn how we made it all happen at scale and how you can make these important bits of internet culture more inclusive for everyone.
Practical Skills
- Learn how to write GIF alt text that spreads joy and happiness across the web.
- Discover new approaches for managing alt text workflows at scale.
- Understand the importance of making images accessible at the source.