Amazon Prime Video has now introduced a new feature which allows viewers to increase the volume of the video’s dialogue separately from the background music.
The feature, which is called Dialogue Boost, “is an innovation that lets you self-select dialogue volume levels to suit your needs on any device with Prime Video,” Amazon said in a statement.
Amazon Prime Video Dialogue Boost
The feature has initially launched on select Amazon Originals worldwide, the statement said, adding that the feature helps create “a more comfortable and accessible viewing experience that cannot be found on any other global streaming service.”
The statement added that the Dialogue Boost feature was introduced by keeping in mind of the needs of customers who are “hard of hearing in mind,” and that anyone can use the feature as per their personal listening preferences.
“At Prime Video, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and enjoyable streaming experience for all our customers,” Raf Soltanovich, VP of Technology at Prime Video and Amazon Studios said.
Soltanovich added: “Our library of captioned and audio described content continues to grow, and by leveraging our technological capabilities to create industry-first innovations like Dialogue Boost, we are taking another step to create a more accessible streaming experience.”
How does Amazon Prime Video’s Dialogue Boost works
Dialogue Boost analyses the original audio in a movie or series and identifies points where dialogue might be hard to hear over background music and effects.
The speech patterns are then isolated and audio is enhanced to make the dialogue clearer.
“This AI-based approach delivers a targeted enhancement to portions of spoken dialogue, instead of a general amplification at the center channel in a home theater system. As a result, Dialogue Boost can be enjoyed anywhere the Prime Video experience is available,” the statement said.
Finding Dialogue Boost
During playback, viewers can view and choose the level of Dialogue Boost as per their preference, via the audio and subtitles drop down menu.
The audio tracks are labeled “English Dialogue Boost: Medium” and “English Dialogue Boost: High.”
The detail page for a title will indicate whether Dialogue Boost is available, the statement added.
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