Activate Fast Turnaround Module for Audio Description

Requesting faster turnaround times for Professional Scripted AI Voice ( Synthesized Audio Description ) requests is possible however it is not an option available by default. Follow the steps below to enable fast turnaround options for the Professional Scripted AI Voice ( Synthesized Audio Description ) service within a 3Play Media project. 

Prerequisites

• Please contact your account manager or 3Play Technical Support to have is module enabled for your account.
• Prior to ordering audio description first check your Audio Description Settings and Audio Description Cheat Sheet. 

Steps to Activate Fast Turnaround for Audio Descrpition

 1. Navigate to Audio Description Turnaround Module

Click Settings located in the upper, right-hand corner of the My Files page.

From Settings, locate Add-On Modules on the left-hand side of the page.
Click Audio Description Turnaround. 

 2. Request Access

Click Request Access to notify your account manager that you would like access to this module.

Once access has been granted you will need to navigate back to the module to activate it.

3. Select Desired Turnaround for Future Orders

Once activated, options for Expedited AD and Rush AD options will display in addition to Standard AD when placing an order for Audio Description.

Regarding Integrations and Tagging Videos for Fast Turnaround Audio Description

Ordering Fast Turnaround Professional Scripted AI Voice ( Synthesized Audio Description ) using Tags is supported by the following video platform integrations; Brightcove, JW Platform, Kaltura, Limelight, and Vimeo. In addition to faster AD turnaround, the default audio description turnaround time can be ordered as well. 

• 3play_extended_ad_expedited
• 3play_ad_expedited
• 3play_extended_ad_rush
• 3play_ad_rush

Expedited is 2 day, and carries an extra cost of $2/min, on top of standard AD turnaround price.
Rush is 1 day and carries an extra cost of $4/min, on top of standard AD turnaround price.