I would appreciate being copied in any off list replies on close captioning.
The Golden State Museum has similar needs and interests.

Ross McGuire
Museum Director

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> From:         Olivia S. Anastasiadis[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Sent:         Thursday, June 15, 2000 2:10 PM
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> Subject:      close caption/reflective caption
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> Dear Museum-L'ers
>
> For the last 8 years the staff has been discussing close captioning for
> video (they run under 5 to 10 minutes) in our galleries, and for a much
> longer, orientation film (about 28 minutes) on the life of Richard Nixon
> that we show in our main auditorium.  In the past, we were hesitant to do
> the necessary work due to expense.  We think that perhaps with better
> technology and friendlier systems, we might be able to fulfill the need
> for close captioning in our gallery videos, and reflective captioning in
> the main auditorium, so we are taking a third look at options for
> software, equipment, and tackling this with a consultant or freelancer.
>
> Have any of you out there worked on a such a project; what were the
> pitfalls, what was learned, and who would you recommend for this (I've
> done a lot of online research so I'm becoming familiar with the
> terminology and setup).
>
> Thanks a bunch!  You may reply on-list or off.
>
> O
> Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator
> Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
> 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
> Yorba Linda, CA  92886
> (714) 993-5075 ext. 224; (714) 528-0544
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