We did this in our Projections gallery. Instead of a TV, we used a projector, but the effect would be the same. Instead of setting up a television, we used an iMac Mini and loaded the videos onto that. Set up some permissions to allow folks to browse the video content but not much else. We would turn it on in the morning and load the video list onto the screen, so that all of the options would be obvious.
A small remote and list of instructions were available to the public. We also set up a wireless keyboard and mouse for when we wanted to do internet-based demonstrations in that gallery. ~Perian From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Lynx Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 3:23 PM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: [MCN-L] Visitor Theatre / Remote Movie Selection I would like to set up large screen tv that would play 3-4 documentaries. I have had this set up where they are in a constant loop, but would like to remove that feature. What I want is for the visitor to choose which one they want to see, then have it play through and stop. The one feature I am looking for, is the ability to do this remotely from the seating area. Any ideas? Thanks David --------------------------------------------- David Lynx, Curator of Information Design Yakima Valley Museum (509)248-0747 www.yakimavalleymuseum.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 The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ _______________________________________________ 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 The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
