You might also want to do a search on "solid state video player" -- some of these devices are quite inexpensive these days, have no mechanical bits to wear out, and do exactly what you want. Using a general-purpose computer like a Mac Mini will certainly do the trick, but your sites might be more comfortable with something that does less (less of a theft magnet, fewer maintenance issues).
I've used the dZine SSVP with good results, and I think Mirraden and RemoteMedia have more recent offerings. Most of these devices have various means for creating simple menu systems with touchscreens and/or buttons. Cheers, Scott Scott Minneman CTO - Onomy Labs, Inc. www.onomy.com -----Original Message----- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Melissa Johnson Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:21 AM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] videos in exhibits Greetings, Accidental Techie, here. We are looking into including some digital films in an exhibit off-site and in a public space. I think remotes and mice would walk away and/or break frequently. Budget is, of course, a concern. Here are the two ideas we have so far. #1 - Touchscreen monitors that gives the visitor the option to play one of four or five videos. (This is my favorite.) #2 - A TV or Monitor connected to a DVD player that is on a loop. (I don't know if this is even possible.) Are there other ways to deliver the videos? Can you share your experiences with video in an exhibit? Thanks, Melissa Melissa Johnson Curator of Interactive Media history|san jose p: 408.918.1051 mjohnson at historysanjose.org _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l
