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public:nnels:etext:images [2022/06/28 21:56]
rachel.osolen [How to Write Alt-text] |
public:nnels:etext:images [2023/03/07 20:14]
rachel.osolen [Image Heavy Books] |
| =======How to Write Alt-text======= | =======How to Write Alt-text======= |
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| The following documentation will walk you through how to describe different types of images you will come across. The documentation is broken down as follows: | The following documentation will walk you through how to describe different types of images you will come across. |
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| * [[.images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] | <note>Add all images to a Google Doc and enter your image descriptions below each image. This is three fold: (1) it is easier to work in another document as opposed to the Alt-text box, (2) the Production Coordinator will be able to edit and provide full feedback, and (3) it is easier for you to do revisions. Here is an [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkdsgKbxzW_dHJ80xS_njoyMwsNiHCpg_VKv5TYJLS8/edit?usp=sharing|example document]]. Here is a [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3j33TVTrsG|quick video explaining how to set it up]]. Remember to share the document with the Editor access. When you are going through the feedback and doing your revisions, please remember to accept all previous edits, and resolve or answer comments as needed.</note> |
| * [[.images:simple_images|Simple Images]] | =====Introduction===== |
| * [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] | * [[.images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]]: start here! These guidelines apply to all image descriptions |
| * [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] | |
| * [[.images:covers|Covers]] | |
| * [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] | |
| * [[.images:images_over_2_pages_and_images_in_a_sequence|Multiple Images: Two Page Spreads, Images in Sequence and Grouped Images]] | |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books|Childrens Picture Books & Illustrations]]: Children's books are treated a bit differently. This link takes you to the Children's Books wiki pages | |
| * [[.images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Skin tone, Gender, and Age]] | |
| * [[.images:common_mistakes_for_beginners|Common Mistakes for Beginners]] | |
| * [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]] | |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:alt_text_samples|Samples of Alt-text]] | |
| * [[Glossary of Terms]]: Words and Synonyms for Writing Alt-text | |
| * [[.images:resources|Resources]] | |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:do_s_and_don_t|Alt-Text Review: Do's and Don't]]: review of guidelines and best practices | * [[public:nnels:etext:do_s_and_don_t|Alt-Text Review: Do's and Don't]]: review of guidelines and best practices |
| * [[.images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]] | * [[.images:common_mistakes_for_beginners|Common Mistakes for Beginners]] |
| | * [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]]: tips and tricks to edit your work before you submit |
| | * [[Image Description Checklist]]: general checklist for describing an image. |
| | * [[.images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]: when in doubt, ask! |
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| | =====Images by Type===== |
| | * [[.images:simple_images|Simple Images]] |
| | * [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] |
| | * [[.images:covers|Covers]] |
| | * [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] |
| | * [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] |
| | * [[.images:multiple_images|Multiple Images: Two Page Spreads, Images in Sequence, Repeated Images and Grouped Images]] |
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| | =====The Finer Details===== |
| | * [[.images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Skin tone, Gender, and Age]] |
| | * [[.images:facial_features|Facial Features and Expressions]]: coming soon |
| | * [[.images:images_and_colour|Describing Colour in Images]]: How to describe colour vs black and white |
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| | =====Image Heavy Books===== |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_alt-text|Children's Picture Books & Illustrated Books]] |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comics and Graphic Novels]] |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:human-narration-alt-text|Human Narration: Image Description]] |
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| | =====Examples and Additional Resources===== |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples|Examples of Alt-text]]: examples of image descriptions |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:glossary_of_terms|Glossary of Alt-text Terms]]: Words and Synonyms for Writing Alt-text |
| | * [[extracting_images_ebooks|How to Extract Images from eBooks]]: If your DOC file is missing images |
| | * [[.images:resources|Resources]]: webinars, websites, and other useful information to learn more about Alt-text! |
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| <note>Alt-text is **done a bit differently** for Children's Picture Books and Comics. Please visit their respective pages [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_Alt-text|Alt-text for Picture Books]] and [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comic Book/Graphic Novel Description: Introduction]] for more information.</note> | <note>Alt-text is **done a bit differently** for Children's Picture Books and Comics. Please visit their respective pages [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_Alt-text|Alt-text for Picture Books]] and [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comic Book/Graphic Novel Description: Introduction]] for more information.</note> |
