[MCN-L] iPad check-out process
Hi Jessica, I've just finished a project with Shire Hall Historic Courthouse and they check out both iPads and iPod Touches for use as Family and Audio Guides (running Darwin: www.digitalopps.co.uk/site/darwin/) They work on the very simple basis of a credit/debit card 'safe' - the visitors hands over the card which is put into an individual, score, box - they are then given the unique key to that box. SAO no-one but the visitor can retrieve their card, and the museum doesn't have to take a card imprint etc. Pretty straightforward and it seems to work well. If you're interested I an forward you their details but in advance of that I'm pretty sure they use this system: https://cardssafe.com Best, Ian -- --- Ian Smith Director Digital Opportunities Ltd t: 07812 822594 w: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ t: twitter.com/Museums_Darwin f: www.facebook.com/digitaloppsuk/ li: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ian-smith/4/614/aa4 --- Darwin is our fantastic new cross-platform service for creating, editing and deploying digital exhibits on Windows, Mac and iOS devices. Find out more at: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ --- ___ 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@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Elevator digital signage
Hi all, If you wanted to created simple digital labels for iPad you could do worse than have a look at Darwin, which is a digital exhibit platform designed specifically for museums. You can use it to build sophisticated (or simple) for iPad (and Mac and Windows) and there is no programming knowledge required. I'll say no more as this post is basically an advert, but there's more info here: http://www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ Best regards, Ian Smith -- --- Ian Smith Director Digital Opportunities Ltd t: 07812 822594 w: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ t: twitter.com/Museums_Darwin f: www.facebook.com/digitaloppsuk/ li: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ian-smith/4/614/aa4 --- Darwin is our fantastic new cross-platform service for creating, editing and deploying digital exhibits on Windows, Mac and iOS devices. Find out more at: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ --- ___ 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@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
Re: [MCN-L] Platform for accessing text, images and videos in gallery spaces
Hi Molly, You can do a fair bit with Powerpoint and Keynote but in my experience they tend to run out of steam when your requirements move past basic screen layouts and functionality. Like Brent, I'm also biased(!) but please have a look a Darwin, which is a digital exhibit platform designed specifically for museums. You can use it to build sophisticated (or simple) exhibits for Mac, Windows or iPad and there is no programming knowledge required. I'll say no more as this post is basically an advert, but there's more info here: http://www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ Best regards, Ian Smith -- --- Ian Smith Director Digital Opportunities Ltd t: 07812 822594 w: www.digitalopps.co.uk w: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ w: www.igor-uk.com t: twitter.com/Museums_IGOR f: www.facebook.com/digitaloppsuk/ li: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ian-smith/4/614/aa4 --- Darwin is our fantastic new cross-platform service for creating, editing and deploying digital exhibits on Windows, Mac, iPad and Android tablet. Find out more at: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ --- ___ 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@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] In-gallery digital exhibits - a few questions
Hi all, I'd like to pick the group's brains about the creation and use of in-gallery digital exhibits. (Disclaimer: I'm a UK-based digital consultant. Amongst other things, I make two digital exhibit platforms, IGOR <http://www.igor-uk.com> and Darwin <http://www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/>, and I'm talking to as many heritage folk in the USA and UK as I can to make them as useful as possible. There's no point making tools that nobody wants!) So the questions are as follows - there are only a few - I appreciate different museums will give different answers but I'm intrigued to see what patterns or shared issues arise: And please note that this refers to in-gallery exhibits only. 1. Level of expertise. Does your staff have the ability to use a CMS or other tool with which to build and install a standalone in-gallery digital exhibit - but also the experience to plan and design it in the first place? 2. DIY or not. Regardless of expertise do you prefer to have complete control over the reaction of a digital exhibit or would you rather 'hand it over' to an agency/freelancer. And how much would time constraints affect your decision? 3. Budget and spending. Both IGOR and Darwin come (at the moment) with eternal licences i.e. buy it once and remake the exhibit as often as you like. This means that there is only one purchase required (per instance of digital exhibit) but also that the initial cost is higher. Would you rather a larger upfront cost or spread it via e.g. a subscription? 4. Hardware. Do you prefer to use Windows, Mac, Android, iOS for your exhibits. Will the new iPad Pro influence what hardware you use in-gallery? 5. Connectedness. Do your in-gallery exhibits need to be networked or - conversely - do you actively prefer them to be completely standalone? BTW this is open to anyone with experience of creating in-gallery digital exhibits, not just museum staff. I'm really interested to hear of your experiences. And please feel free to reply on- or off-list ( i...@digitalopps.co.uk). Thanks for reading! Best, Ian Smith. -- --- Ian Smith Director Digital Opportunities Ltd t: 07812 822594 w: www.digitalopps.co.uk w: www.digitalopps.co.uk/darwin/ w: www.igor-uk.com t: twitter.com/Museums_IGOR f: www.facebook.com/digitaloppsuk/ li: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ian-smith/4/614/aa4 --- Try IGOR - Interactive Galleries On Request - our brilliant cross-platform tool that allows museums and galleries to quickly, easily and cheaply create their own digital exhibits! Download a fully working free trial copy at: www.igor-uk.com --- ___ 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@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
