Eric Wickstrom on the Revolution of Audio Description

Today’s episode is all about audio description, an accessibility feature that allows you to enjoy a movie or TV show without visuals. With a career in audio production, Eric Wickstrom shares what he enjoys most about making TV and film accessible to everyone.Eric discusses his time at IDC and his experience creating audio descriptions for hit shows like Game of Thrones, The Last Dance, and The Queen’s Gambit. We also talk about the challenges describers face when describing for a blind audience and what it is like to work with blind describers. We wrap up the episode by sharing the much anticipated audio description premier of the short film “The Drop”. Key Moments:00:00 – Introductions02:20 – Marcus asks Eric Wickstorm to introduce himself and International Digital Centre (IDC).04:10 – Marcus explains that Audio Description is and how it has impacted him.09:40 – Eric talks about some of their various projects over the years. 14:45 – Marcus asks about Eric’s career path and how he got involved with audio description and production.18:30 – IDC was recognized for their work with audio descriptions and accessibility.24:10 – Eric talks about a time he witnessed compassion and the story of his daughter’s birth.28:18 – IDC contact information.31:00 – Big announcement and Thank-yous!36:00 – The Drop with Audio Description Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-wickstrom-31735b9/Follow Eric on Twiter: @IDC_EricLearn more about International Digital Centre: https://www.idcdigital.comLearn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Watch The Drop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_5H8e0Y94kWatch The Drop with Audio Description: https://youtu.be/nTzPM8ThdTw?si=IOqWYHSq3WNrzahlSubscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast More About Eric Wickstrom: Eric Wickstrom is the Director of Audio Production for IDC (International Digital Centre), a New York multimedia post-production house. He brings over 13 years of experience specializing in the creation of audio content for leading networks and streaming services, across audio description, dubbing, and podcasting. In 2021 his team at IDC were the proud recipients of the American Council for the Blind award for Excellence in the Field of Audio Description. Date: 8/28/2023Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 117 - Eric Wickstrom on the Revolution of Audio Description