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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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