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Paint the wall! Don't hang a screen!
We have a room called The Culture Studio. In front of a green screen we
invite visitors to join in traditional dances from different countries.
Traditional clothing is available to wear while dancing. Not only is there a
monitor facing the stage there is one facing out into the room so all your
friends can watch. This exhibit is a big hit and lots of fun. We used about
8' for the stage and another 6' to the camera lens. The technology is very
dependable however the enthusiasm of the visitors can really work on the
floor and wall. Hence the paint... easy to touch up and much cheaper than
replacing a screen.

Kathryn Briggs
Exploris
Raleigh, NC
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Subject: chromakey


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We're considering including a chromakey (green screen) in an exhibit
we're planning. The exhibit already has animal costumes and
activities that highlight animal adaptations. Our hope is that the
chromakey will be a "wow" for visitors as well as a fun way to show
real animal behaviors.

Before we take the plunge, I have a few questions for the experts
here. If you have a chromakey (or have worked with one):
About how much floor space did you allot for it? Was it enough?
Did you have any problems we should watch for with equipment or maintenance?
Have you noticed types of footage that inspire particularly great (or
not so great) responses from visitors?

The ISEN archives gave me a start, but I'm hoping to add to the store
of information.

thanks!
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   Kay Ziff
   Exhibit Developer

   Bay Area Discovery Museum
   557 McReynolds Road
   Sausalito, Ca 94965
   Phone:  415/339-3922

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