Comments on: MoMA’s dynamic signage observed. http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/ Technology at the Walker Art Center Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:23:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: han http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-857 han Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:31:26 +0000 http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-857 More info here: http://retnull.com/MoMA_01.html More info here:
http://retnull.com/MoMA_01.html

]]> By: eric http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-396 eric Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:32:14 +0000 http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-396 Phil, Hey that link doesn't seem to be working. What's project at the MFA like? Is there anything online about it yet? I know we had some unfortunate "burn in" issues with a very expensive plasma screen in the past and haven't used them since. The technology has come a long way since then but I'm afraid I don't have any specific information for you on screens. Phil,

Hey that link doesn’t seem to be working. What’s project at the MFA like? Is there anything online about it yet? I know we had some unfortunate “burn in” issues with a very expensive plasma screen in the past and haven’t used them since. The technology has come a long way since then but I’m afraid I don’t have any specific information for you on screens.

]]> By: phil getchell http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-395 phil getchell Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:21:08 +0000 http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-395 hi there, as we embark on an environmental/dynamic signage pilot, i wondered if anyone could recommend hardware for screens. i see a "professional" grade NEC 42" plasma is now only 1650 @ govconnection.com (http://www.govconnection.com/web/Shopping/Product.htm?catalog%5Fname=PCCGeneral&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=5939754&variant%5Fid=&SearchLogID=%7B7132C078%2D5E77%2D4B63%2D8DC4%2DFE28733615DB%7D) am i correct in thinking that this is OK, even though it cannot display "native" WideXGA 1360 x 765? (it can display a desktop of that resolution, but not native) seem as good as any, especially considering the price and build-quality? Phil @ the MFA. hi there,

as we embark on an environmental/dynamic signage pilot, i wondered if anyone could recommend hardware for screens. i see a “professional” grade NEC 42″ plasma is now only 1650 @ govconnection.com (http://www.govconnection.com/web/Shopping/Product.htm?catalog%5Fname=PCCGeneral&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=5939754&variant%5Fid=&SearchLogID=%7B7132C078%2D5E77%2D4B63%2D8DC4%2DFE28733615DB%7D)

am i correct in thinking that this is OK, even though it cannot display “native” WideXGA 1360 x 765? (it can display a desktop of that resolution, but not native)

seem as good as any, especially considering the price and build-quality?

Phil @ the MFA.

]]> By: eric http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-388 eric Wed, 08 Mar 2006 21:23:44 +0000 http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-388 I'd say the signage was effective at delivering mood and ambience but it didn't impart any memorable information either textually or visually. When your standing in line the white type on top of images was illegible, at least to my eyes. I was able to read it when i stood at the desk though. Of course I could read "Welcome" when it played from the street. It's a tall order to get a screen to be non-obtrusive and informative and set a mood but in the end I think this was mostly about delivering atmosphere and maybe giving you something to look at while your waiting in line. I actually didn't realize the stripes were made from pictures until I started shooting video so I'm sure it's lost on most people but that seems irrelevant as long as you like the effect. So they had a good solution but it doesn't sound like that's what your going for. I'm curious about your set up. Well fill us in on the MIA blog :) I’d say the signage was effective at delivering mood and ambience but it didn’t impart any memorable information either textually or visually. When your standing in line the white type on top of images was illegible, at least to my eyes. I was able to read it when i stood at the desk though. Of course I could read “Welcome” when it played from the street.

It’s a tall order to get a screen to be non-obtrusive and informative and set a mood but in the end I think this was mostly about delivering atmosphere and maybe giving you something to look at while your waiting in line.

I actually didn’t realize the stripes were made from pictures until I started shooting video so I’m sure it’s lost on most people but that seems irrelevant as long as you like the effect.

So they had a good solution but it doesn’t sound like that’s what your going for. I’m curious about your set up. Well fill us in on the MIA blog :)

]]> By: jennifer http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-387 jennifer Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:45:53 +0000 http://blogs.walkerart.org/newmedia/2006/03/08/momas-dynamic-signage-observed/#comment-387 this subject has been coming up quite a bit over here at the MIA as we get ready to install our dynamic signage display, so I very much appreciate your post! we are using a 2-screen setup (in 2 different areas, so 4 total) which are similar in size to the ones pictured here. the question dividing up the information or keeping it together has been a tough one - the synching issues are strong, but it seems like a very effective way to capture the attention of passersby. also there is some content which needs to be up for longer than others. Do you have any comments on the way the displays affected the visitors? Did it seem to inspire them? did they get that the barcodes are made from images from the collection, or was it a wash and went over as superfluous information? Most importantly, did people stop and look? personally i feel theirs is an elegant solution, especially with the added sensory overload their visitors experience as a result of their proximity to times square. in your opinion, was is effective? this subject has been coming up quite a bit over here at the MIA as we get ready to install our dynamic signage display, so I very much appreciate your post! we are using a 2-screen setup (in 2 different areas, so 4 total) which are similar in size to the ones pictured here. the question dividing up the information or keeping it together has been a tough one - the synching issues are strong, but it seems like a very effective way to capture the attention of passersby. also there is some content which needs to be up for longer than others.

Do you have any comments on the way the displays affected the visitors? Did it seem to inspire them? did they get that the barcodes are made from images from the collection, or was it a wash and went over as superfluous information? Most importantly, did people stop and look? personally i feel theirs is an elegant solution, especially with the added sensory overload their visitors experience as a result of their proximity to times square. in your opinion, was is effective?

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