Hi Robin,
 
For the filmed tours shared live via social media, we used our iPhones (I have an iPhone XR) that was supported using a Gimbal SMOVE, which keeps the phone steady.  For audio, the docent wore a pair of Apple Airpods connected to the phone via Bluetooth.  The Airpods also have a microphone, which greatly improves the audio quality.  Here’s an example of one of these social media tours:https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBT2ACkgMUE/   
 
For our more professional, pre-filmed and edited gallery programs, our staff videographer used his equipment.  I am uncertain as to all the equipment he used, though I know this was quite expensive and funded through a grant.  Here’s an example of one of these filmed and edited programs:https://www.facebook.com/OrlandoMuseumofArt/videos/671851016973180/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=playlists_card
 
Overall, if you are hoping to produce something quickly and inexpensively, I recommend using your smartphone with a compatible Gimbal and headphone/microphone.  I hope this helps! 
 
Best,
David Matteson
Associate Curator of Education & Outreach 
Orlando Museum of Art

4078964231 ext. 261 [log in to unmask]

On Jul 22, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Robin Gabriel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

For those of you who are doing virtual interactive live tours, what camera equipment/mic/ stabilizers, etc. are you using?
 
Robin Gabriel
Executive Director
Kaminski House Museum
 
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Hi Julie,
 
Our museum, like most, has had to quickly adapt to virtual programming. We have tried both models that Nicole shared—filmed and via Zoom.  For our filmed tours, we have had the highest engagement when these are live cast and then later shared via social media.  Usually our marketing team films the docent giving the tour and they share feedback or questions from the viewing public with the docent as he/she moves through the galleries.  For our Zoom “tours” we are actually sharing a presentation with images from the exhibition.  This has worked well for both adult group tours and our school tours.  We have found that the presentation method fosters a more engaging discussion with the participants.  
 
I would be happy to chat with you more about these programs and share resources (we have materials for school tours that may be helpful).  Just let me know!
 
Best,  
David Matteson
Associate Curator of Education & Outreach 
Orlando Museum of Art

4078964231 ext. 261  [log in to unmask]


 



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