Digital Signage

Digital Signage services are cloud-based and offered in conjunction with our vendor, Reach Media Network.

 

Where do I login?

Registered users may login to the Reach App.

 

Design Standards

Follow these principals to ensure content is able to play on our signage.

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Aspect ratio

All slides must in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. These can be in Landscape or Portrait Format:

image depicting different aspect height by width aspect ratios

*Note: There are separate playlists for portrait displays (PVAC) and landscape (everywhere else).

 

File format

Slides must be in the correct format: .JPG, .PNG, .PPTX (powerpoint), .PDF, or .MP4 (video).

Resolution (image size)

Slides should be designed at a 4K resolution (3840x2160) with a DPI of 72. Templates are provided with this preset. You cannot add a slide that is not in a 1080p or 4k format.

Audio

Sound from slideshows or movies is not permitted.

*Note: There may be exceptions for department specific displays or specific displays during special events.

 

Accessibility

Captions must be present on any public facing slide containing audio or speech. It is a best practice and an accessibility requirement.

Reach players do not play separate caption/subtitle files. Captions must be burned-in for any such content.

Scheduling

Slides must have a defined start and end date. For events, slides may run up to one month before the event start and will stop on the event end date.

Readability

Some slide best practices:

  • Slides should be easy to read; limit text and use a large font
  • Colors and fonts should be kept "simple" for readability's sake
  • Slides must include relevant details; dates, times, locations, QR code, etc.
  • For more information, see this Guide for Best Practices of Design

Readable vs. Unreadable slide:

visual of a cluttered and better designed slide

 

Templates and More

The Photoshop and PowerPoint templates below should suit most users' needs:

 

Support

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