Audio Visual Setups for Exhibitions – Media Players, Projectors and Connectivity

A guide to selecting and using media players and projection systems in museum and gallery settings. Covers key considerations such as compatibility, file formats, and reliable playback to ensure seamless digital exhibition delivery.

Media players and projectors are often used by galleries and museums to display video works.

This fact sheet outlines key factors to consider when selecting and installing a projector or media player in a gallery space, and will guide you through some common options on the market, including Raspberry Pi, Lupa, Brightsign and Mac Mini and the key factors to consider when deciding what to use for your exhibition.

A troubleshooting guide is included to help galleries work through common issues encountered when preparing media work for display and installing in the gallery.

Aspects covered in this resource include:

• Key terms and concepts
• Features and settings that allow flexibility when determining the placement of a projector eg. Keystone Correction and Lens Shift
• Resolution and aspect ratio
• Optimising the quality of your projection