In the past, video games were largely inaccessible to people with visual impairments. But these days, game makers are adding all kinds of innovative options to make their games more accessible. And some developers are creating entire virtual worlds using nothing but sound. Featuring streamer & game consultant Steve Saylor and disability rights advocate Conno ... Show More
Jun 15
John Williams: A Composer’s Legacy
In our last episode, we followed composer John Williams from his childhood to his 1970s run with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Now, we pick up the story as John enters an era of seemingly impossible success… from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Home Alone, Jurassic Park, Schindle ... Show More
38m 51s
Jun 1
John Williams: A Composer’s Life
John Williams has written some of the most famous film scores ever, from Star Wars to Indiana Jones to Jurassic Park. But before the blockbuster success, there was a kid growing up around jazz musicians in New York, and a young composer trying to find his voice. In this episode, ... Show More
35m 37s
May 25
Age of Audio: The Future of Podcasting (and 20k)
After making Age of Audio, a feature documentary about the history of podcasting, filmmaker Shaun Michael Colón sat down with Dallas for a revealing conversation about the state and future of this industry. Together, Dallas & Shaun unpack the shift toward celebrity chit chat show ... Show More
31m 10s
May 2024
The rise of the audio-only video game
In episode two of our Five Senses of Gaming miniseries, David Pierce dives into the world of hearing with audio-only video games with Paul Bennun, who has been in this space longer than most. Years ago, Bennun and his team at Somethin’ Else made a series of games called Papa Sang ... Show More
27m 9s
Nov 2020
Accessibility and Computer Vision - #425
Digital imagery is pervasive today. More than a billion images per day are produced and uploaded to social media sites, with many more embedded within websites, apps, digital documents, and eBooks. Engaging with digital imagery has become fundamental to participating in contempor ... Show More
1 h
<p>From blocky biomes to breathtaking open worlds, video games are teaching us new ways to see, build, and even save nature.</p><p><a href="https://99pi.org/hl" target="_blank">Hidden Levels</a> is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's <a href="https://link.mgln.ai/99percentin ... Show More
