[BCMA] Media players and digital video Camera

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Hello,

The Whistler Museum used to have a custom (and rather expensive) multi-disc
DVD player hooked up to a tv player in our exhibit. We found the
inconvenience of adding/changing video to be a major shortcoming, and
eventually it started skipping, so we decided to change it up. We purchased
an iPad (an iPad Mini will do) with a locking wall-mount, and use the app
"ayvee" to display a variety of different video options that our exhibit
visitors can watch on demand.

We're fairly happy with this option, especially the ease with which we can
add/remove videos from the device, and also use it for other multimedia
presentations. Visitors have easy touch screen control, but the wall mount
covers all of the iPads buttons so that they are unable to exit the app.

Regards,
Jeff


On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vvv.com> wrote:

>  We have had a number of video kiosks installed  at the Quesnel Museum,
> operated by a media player.    After 4 or 5 years of operation they stopped
> functioning and we had to replace the media players. ****
>
> The  most recent ones  we have purchased have not performed well in
> comparison to the older versions ( which are no longer available).    I am
> just wondering if anyone has a player that they are  happy with and would
> recommend.  ( I believe we have spent $250 – 300 in the past).****
>
> ** **
>
> We also wish to purchase a digital video camera , primarily for use in our
> oral history program in the $ 300 - $600  price range.  Again does anyone
> have any recommendations.  ****
>
> ** **
>
> Thanks to all who provide input. ****
>
> ** **
>
> Elizabeth Hunter,
> Museum & Heritage Manager
> Quesnel & District Museum and Archives
> 705 Carson Ave,Quesnel , BC V2J 2B6
> ehunter at quesnel.ca
> 250-992-9580
> www.quesnelmuseum.ca
>
>
> ****
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Jeff Slack
Programs & Marketing Manager
Whistler Museum and Archives Society
4333 Main St. Whistler B.C. V0N 1B4
Museum: (604) 932-2019  Fax: (604) 932-2077
www.whistlermuseum.org - Whistler Museum website
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