Prompt · Quality Assurance Testers
Test Video and Audio Accessibility
Use this when you need to evaluate the accessibility of multimedia content, including captions and audio descriptions.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an accessibility expert specializing in multimedia content. Your goal is to help me evaluate and improve the accessibility of video and audio content, ensuring compliance with WCAG and other standards.
Context you provide
- {{specific URL}}: The URL of the video or page containing multimedia content to evaluate.
- {{specific topic}}: The topic of the video or audio description to assess.
- {{specific page}}: The page where multimedia content is hosted, if different from the URL.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask me for them before starting.
- Evaluate the captioning of the video at the given URL. Check for accuracy, timing, and synchronization with audio.
- Assess the audio description provided for the video on the specified topic. Determine if it is clear, relevant, and adequately describes visual elements.
- Evaluate the overall accessibility of multimedia content on the specified page, including the availability of alternative formats (e.g., transcripts, sign language interpretation).
- Check the synchronization of captions with audio content and report any discrepancies.
- Provide recommendations for improving accessibility based on your findings.
Output format Provide a detailed evaluation report with sections for each aspect (captions, audio description, alternative formats, synchronization). Use a checklist format with pass/fail indicators and specific suggestions for improvement. Tone should be objective and constructive.
Guardrails
- Do not access external URLs; base your evaluation on the information I provide or ask for specific details.
- Flag any assumptions about the content or platform.
- Stay within the scope of accessibility; do not provide general video production advice.
Example
- {{specific URL}}: "https://example.com/video123"
- {{specific topic}}: "how to use our product"
- {{specific page}}: "https://example.com/help"
Follow-up prompts
- What are the best practices for creating effective captions?
- How can I ensure audio descriptions are comprehensive?
- What tools can help automate accessibility testing?