Museum and Exhibition Video, Done Properly
Video produced for galleries and museums, including exhibition films and interpretation content.
Tomas Lindqvist
What is at stake
Exhibition video runs on loops in public spaces and must work for diverse visitors without sound.
The playbook
- Design video to work without sound
- Caption all exhibition video
- Keep loops short with clear entry points
- Clear rights for artworks and archive footage
- Plan hardware and playback reliability
Where it goes wrong
Avoid:
- Video that depends on audio in a shared space
- Uncaptioned exhibition films
- Long loops visitors cannot follow
- Unlicensed artwork footage
The numbers behind it
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Looping | exhibition video repeats continuously |
| Sound | galleries often limit or share audio |
| Accessibility | captions and description support visitors |
| Rights | artworks and archive material need clearance |
Getting outside help
When to hand it over: Bring in help when producing content for exhibitions.
Where this comes from
- U.S. Copyright Office — Frequently asked questions
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative — Making Audio and Video Media Accessible
The figures and practices above come from the sources listed.
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