Hello Jodi,

We too have struggled, going from VHS players to DVD's to solid state media 
players.  At least we skipped laserdisc.
Currently we use BrigtSign media players and flat screen video monitors. 
BrightSign units can be had for as little as $250, and are user-programmable 
to do nearly anything you need a video player to do.  Monitors are preferred 
over TV screens, simply because they are smart enough to turn on when the 
power comes on (TV's mostly have to be switched on every day).  This is 
important mostly because we run our video systems on cheap electronic timers 
that turn them on and off automatically to cut down on staff involvement.

We tried using "digital picture frames" to loop short videos, but they 
proved to be short lived.

You really want to use HD 1080 as a minimum standard, as that's pretty much 
what the public expects.  Hope this helps,

Curtis Morris
Shiloh Museum

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From: Jodi Lundgren [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 2:51 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] audio visual tech for galleries

Hello,

We have only displayed video works in our galleries on flatscreen TV/DVD 
combos in the past.  I'm trying to research best methods and equipment for 
the projection of video works but it is all Greek to me.  We have no 
dedicated audio/video specialist and I'm on the fringes of being a 
technophobe.  Can anyone suggest a good resource or place to start in terms 
of identifying what kind of projection system might be a fit for us?  Is 
there a "museum standard" in terms of specific projectors/players/audio 
systems you recommend for displaying audio/video work in art museum 
galleries?  We have the option of something that could be suspended from 
above or set on a pedestal as we have good ceiling support.  I'm starting 
from scratch here.

Thanks so much,

Jodi Lundgren
South Dakota Art Museum

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