BSL Translation & video production
Make your information accessible through professional, deaf-led British Sign Language translation and video production.
At Deaf Action, we help organisations make their information, services and communications accessible to deaf BSL users.
Our experienced team combines professional BSL translation with high-quality video production, creating clear, engaging content tailored to your audience.
Whether you’re translating information for your website, producing an accessible campaign or creating video content for an event, we can support you from initial concept through to the finished production.
Request a quote: multimedia@deafaction.org
Our BSL translation and video services
We work with organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors to create accessible signed-language content.
BSL translation
Make your written and spoken information accessible to BSL users through professionally produced BSL video translations.
We can translate a wide range of content, including:
- Website pages and online information
- Public information and service updates
- Policies, guidance and important documents
- Educational and training materials
- Health and wellbeing information
- Campaigns and public announcements
Our team works with experienced deaf BSL presenters, selecting presenters who are suited to the content and intended audience.
Video production
From initial planning to filming and editing, our team can produce professional video content tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Our production capabilities include:
- BSL-presented videos
- Promotional and campaign videos
- Information and educational videos
- Social media content
- Studio and on-location filming
- Video editing and post-production
Based at Deaf Action’s headquarters in Edinburgh, we have a dedicated studio and production facilities. We can also film on location, depending on your project requirements.
Accessible video content
We can help you create content that reaches a wider audience through additional accessibility features.
Depending on your project, these can include:
- British Sign Language translation
- Subtitles and captions
- Voiceover
- Sign language interpretation within video content
We’ll work with you to identify the most appropriate approach for your audience and communication objectives.
Event filming and live streaming
Make your events and conferences accessible to a wider audience, whether people are attending in person or joining remotely.
We can support:
- Conferences and seminars
- Annual general meetings
- Public events
- Product launches
- Live-streamed presentations
- Event recordings and highlights
Our team can provide filming, live streaming and post-event video production, with accessibility options including BSL interpretation and captioning.
See our work
The best way to understand what we do is to see it in action.
Watch our showreel for examples of the BSL translation and video production projects we’ve delivered for organisations.
Trusted by organisations across the UK
We’ve worked with organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors, helping them make their information and communications more accessible to deaf people.
From individual video translations to larger content projects, we bring specialist knowledge, creative expertise and an understanding of the audiences our clients want to reach.
Why choose Deaf Action?
Deaf-led expertise
Our service is rooted in Deaf Action’s experience of working with deaf people and communities. We understand that effective BSL translation is about more than converting words into signs. It’s about communicating information clearly, accurately and appropriately for the intended audience.
Experienced deaf presenters
We work with professional deaf presenters who bring a range of skills, experience and specialist knowledge. This allows us to consider the subject matter and audience when selecting the right presenter for your project.
Translation and production in one place
From planning and translation to filming, editing and delivery, our team can manage the production process, helping you create professional, accessible content without needing to coordinate multiple suppliers.
A service tailored to your needs
Every project is different. Whether you need a short BSL translation or a larger programme of accessible video content, we’ll discuss your requirements and recommend an appropriate approach.
How it works
1. Tell us about your project
Get in touch with an outline of the information you want to translate or the video content you want to create.
2. We’ll discuss your requirements
We’ll explore your audience, content, accessibility requirements, timescales and any other relevant details.
3. We’ll provide a quote
We’ll outline the proposed approach and provide a quote based on the scope of your project.
4. We’ll create your content
Our team will coordinate the agreed translation and production work, keeping you informed throughout the process.
5. Your content is ready
Once the agreed production and approval process is complete, we’ll provide the finished content in the agreed format.
Let’s make your content accessible
Whether you’re looking for professional BSL translation, accessible video production or support with an upcoming project, we’d be happy to discuss your requirements.
Get in touch with our team to request a quote.
Email: multimedia@deafaction.org
