These are great questions! Please answer on list!

*:)Cecelia Ottenweller

--- Mara Andersen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Video questions
>
> I'm trying to learn more about how videos are used in conjunction
> with permanent collections in museums.  We've determined the
> purpose and general content for several video projects, but would
> like to learn what we can about making them work best for visitors.
> If you could take the time to answer any, or all, of the following
> questions, I'd appreciate it.
>
>
> Running times on videos vary greatly.  How long is too long?  How
> short is too short?  What criteria factor into your decision about
> length?
>
>
> Have you tried or experienced anything new or innovative that you
> could tell us about (e.g. a motion sensor to trigger the video)?
>
> Where in a gallery, or series of galleries, should a video be
> located?  Are there places where video should not be located?
>
>
> Have you learned anything about visitor psychology as it relates to
> the video watching environment (i.e. seating, lighting, walls,
> labeling)?
>
>
> What have been the best and worst seating arrangements you've
> experienced?  What about standing or leaning?
>
>
> What sound systems (ie speakers, headphones, closed captioning,
> sound-proof barriers) have worked well?  What ones have failed?
> Why?
>
>
>
> Again, thank you for your time.
>
>
> Education Department
> Denver Art Museum
> (720) 913-0070
>
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