Video & Recordings Digital Accessibility Checklist
When creating instructional videos on AggieVideo or sharing recordings from Zoom or Teams meetings in Box, OneDrive, or Google Drive, there are several key accessibility steps you can take before making the content available to others.
- Provide captions for dialogue. When using automatic captioning tools in AggieVideo or other platforms, review captions for quality and accuracy. For details, see: Digital Accessibility Training.
- Include video descriptions. When creating videos that have no dialogue, i.e., music and visuals only, consider video descriptions to provide context about what is happening on screen.
- Identify speakers whenever possible. If you are lecturing, be sure to introduce yourself, and call on any other speakers out loud. Additional guidance is available at Providing Audio Descriptions for Videos.
- Optimize text on screen. Keep text on screen brief and simple. Make sure it meets accessibility standards and has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1. Consult the SiteImprove color checker to ensure adequate contrast.
- Warn viewers about flashing imagery. If your video has strobing effects or flashing images, add a disclaimer at the beginning of your video.
- Refer to the UC Davis Video Accessibility Guide and Video Best Practices to learn more about video captions, descriptions, text on screen, flashing imagery and more.
For videos already posted to AggieVideo, UC Davis recommends prioritizing captions for videos that are public-facing, embedded in Canvas for a large class or where one or more students using disability accommodations.