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Need more detail, but...

If it's as simple as individual monitors running individual videos, with
no need to be closely synced to each other, then it's just monitors and
DVD players. Master the individual discs so that each segment is a
chapter and set each player to run on "power up" and plug them all into
one circuit so that they come on together.  And have all set to "repeat
chapter."

If it all has to be synced and closely timed that's much more
sophisticated and you would need some sort of controller that all are
running through.

There is also a large variety of solid state devices now that run video.
This stuff is evolving day to day so I strongly suggest contacting a
professional outfit (or two or three) and getting some estimates or
bids.  Most would be happy to work with you toward meeting a budget.
Write a description of what your goals are and what you have to spend.
My experience is that there are always a few that love the challenge.

Erich Rose
Exhibit Manager
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-472-2499 x207, fax 512-472-2495
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Subject: How can I get videos on lots of different 'screens' (incl.
walls/ceilings/floors etc.) ... ?

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I'd welcome advice on how best to do the following:

In an enclosed space, I want to have videos on lots of different
'screens'
(incl. walls/ceilings/floors etc.) all around the space.

What do I need in terms of hardware/software/anything else?

Who has experience of this? (There is something like this in the War
Museum
in Manchester - but our budget is probably less than 1% of what theirs
was!)

Thanks to anyone with information - if you'd like me to call you to
discuss,
please let me have your phone number and an indication of good/bad times
to
call.

JOHN BIBBY  aa42/MatheMagic

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