Re: Panoramas and interactive zooms:
Hi James,
I've started to explore Thinglink (www.thinglink.com) There's a free and a paid for version and as a museum you can get 50% discount on the paid for version, which I would recommend choosing as it gives you a lot more flexibility.
The platform doesn't do everything you mention, (it doesn't zoom for instance) and I wouldn't say it's perfect, but I've found it a useful tool so far.
Here's an example: https://www.thinglink.com/scene/974267478492315649
Also, if you let your membership lapse, you do still have access to all the Thinglinks that you made, which is a bonus!
Best,
Izzy
Izzy Bartley
Digital Learning Officer
Leeds Museums and Galleries
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Topics of the day:
1. The fall of Storify and Facebook versus LoD
2. Panoramas and interactive zooms
3. Business Training Event for Museums (3)
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Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 08:38:48 +0100
From: Cristiano Longo <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: The fall of Storify and Facebook versus LoD
On 08/01/2018 13:11, Richard Light wrote:
>
> On 08/01/2018 11:39, Cristiano Longo wrote:
>>
>> However, going back to the original topic:
>>
>> Facebook API allows to programmatically put posts on the wall of a
>> public page. You an automate publishing of external links in a RSS
>> via for example IFTTT.com .
>>
>> However, it seems that Facebook does not allow to publish events in a
>> programmatic way
>> (https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api/reference/event), as
>> instead eventbrite does (see POST /events/ in
>> https://www.eventbrite.com/developer/v3/endpoints/events/).
>> Personally I share the events I organize using the open iCalendar
>> format which can be added with any Calendar client (for example
>> google calendar which is present in all Android phones). In addition
>> I publish a post on the an RSS feeds (I used this for IFTTT) but I
>> don't like this :) .
>>
> This is a 'push' strategy: presumably it would also be possible to
> have a 'pull' strategy where you put the material onto FB and then
> extract a copy for deployment elsewhere using the FB API?
Yes, you can extract events from facebook via API. It causes some "representation" issues such as for example how places and organizers are identified in your internal system. In addition information about licensing and rights of data in the facebook knowledge graph are not really clear. An example of application which extracts data about events from facebook is https://isamuni.vii.ovh/ .
I must say that using facebook as primary source for publishing events of course will cause lock-in .
CL
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Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 15:22:39 +0000
From: Theo Nicolaou <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Panoramas and interactive zooms
Hi James,
We (Natural History Museum) have recently used a solution called Micrio which does a lot of what you are looking for. We have used it in our mobile visitor app and also in one of our gallery interactives. I’m afraid it isn’t free though! If you like I can put you in touch with one of the developers in my team who worked on both of those projects (email me off-chain and we can go from there).
Thanks
Theo
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Sent: 03 January 2018 21:28
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Subject: Panoramas and interactive zooms
Hi all
Probably 10 years ago when I Kew I was creating what at the time seemed like huge stitched panoramas and displaying them tiled with the likes of Zoomify. There were even tools to make interactive hotspots etc. I still have the images and it would be nice to bring a few back to life. Here's a very seasonal example - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oNnF4OeRDdYnzZoWrDaCeN8E8_onk7sC/view?usp=sharing
My question is, having not dabbled with this since, and now feeling like an ignorant newby, what's the state of the art display tool today?
The list of possible features to me might include the likes of:
- smooth zoom and panning from full image to tiniest detail
- ability to create predefined 'views' to link to
- ability to create hotspots and regions with definable interactions, such as displaying information and links
- obviously all the basic stuff like platform independent, responsive, full screen
- I guess seamlessly integrated with alternative displays such as AR
- perhaps a 3rd party platform rather than installed scripts
- free
I'm aware that Leaflet can display tiled images as well as maps, so that could tick a few boxes. And I also presume IIIF could be in the mix somewhere. But I want a low barrier, quick and simple thing to build in, rather than something I'd need to install, code etc.
Excuse the ignorance!
Cheers, James
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Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 16:45:16 +0000
From: Dee Ishani <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Business Training Event for Museums
Hi folks,
A while back I sent you a message that we (Creative United) were running some low cost business training events for the sector through our programme Prosper <http://www.creativeunited.org.uk/programme/prosper/>. The last few of these events take place between now and March 2018 so I thought I'd share them with you once again.
Depending on the size of the organisation you work with, these events may be relevant to other colleagues of yours as well so please feel free to share amongst yourselves.
I've listed our remaining events below - they are priced between £12.50 and
£200 (+VAT) and are spread across the country. If you have any questions please let me know!
You can also use the 10% discount code SECSUPPLY if you so wish :)
Webinar: The funding and finance mix
12noon-1pm, Mon 15 January 2018, Online
£12.50 (plus VAT)
Led by certificated Business Mentor Remi Harris, this interactive session will look at a range of opportunities including loans, grants, donations, sponsorship and blend funding.
*Book a place on the webinar
<https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7164464330460853762>*.
Workshop: Articulating your vision, mission and values
1pm – 4pm, Tuesday 16th January 2018, Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
£85 (plus VAT)
In this 3 hour workshop, organisational development expert Mairead O'Rourke will discuss the role of clear vision, mission and values in an organisation.
*Book your place on the workshop.
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-workshop-articulating-your-vision-mission-and-values-tickets-37337175497>*
Masterclass: Mission-driven business modelling
9:45am-5pm, Tuesday 23rd January 2018, Derby Museum and Art Gallery
£200 (plus VAT)
Learn how to use the business model canvas to design, assess and improve your business plan. By the end of the day you will have a complete, mission-driven business model, which you can share, adapt and begin to implement throughout your organisation.
*Book your place on the masterclass now.* <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-mission-driven-business-modelling-tickets-37194759527>
Webinar: Creating a culture of innovation
12 noon - 1pm, Mon 5 February 2018, Online
£12.50 (plus VAT)
During this one-hour webinar, we will explore ways to develop strategies and capabilities to embed within your organisation’s culture. We will also provide you with some practical tools and frameworks which you can use to identify opportunities for innovation.
*Book a place on this webinar.
<https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7633702907846827778>*
Masterclass: Identifying and monetising your assets and IP
9:45am - 5pm, Wed 7 February 2018, Somerset House, London
£200 (plus VAT)
If you've identified, or want to identify, commercial opportunities within your organisation, gain the knowledge and skills needed to seize on these at this one-day masterclass.
*Book your place on the
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-identifying-and-monetising-your-assets-and-ip-tickets-37331211659>*
*masterclass*
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-identifying-and-monetising-your-assets-and-ip-tickets-37331211659>*
today.
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-identifying-and-monetising-your-assets-and-ip-tickets-37331211659>*
Webinar: Marketing for sales
12 noon - 1pm, Mon 5 March 2018, Online
£12.50 (plus VAT)
Learn top tips to creating sales focused marketing to generate increased revenue during this one-hour interactive webinar.
*Book a place on this webinar.
<https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3913541599701399298>*
Workshop: Gearing up for growth
1pm – 4pm, Wed 7 March 2018, The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton
£85 (plus VAT)
In this 3-hour workshop, business coach Gill Thewlis will cover all you need to know to successfully manage change and growth within your organisation.
*Book this workshop.
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-workshop-gearing-up-for-growth-tickets-37991857669>*
If you have any questions, please do drop me a line. This project includes a research phase so if you have any thoughts about business support for the museums sector, feel free to drop me a note in that vein as well!
Thanks!
Dee
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Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 17:36:17 +0000
From: Jo Fells <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Business Training Event for Museums
Thank you for getting in touch about your business/marketing/advertising proposition.
I get an enormous number of unsolicited emails and have little time to follow them all up. However, if your message is about something that I think the team at Waddesdon might be interested in, I will either respond to you myself or forward your message to ask one of my colleagues to do so.
I apologise for this rather impersonal, standardised message. It is a reflection of the number of approaches I receive every day that has made this necessary. I would be grateful if you would remove me from your mailing list, and please do not email me again about this business proposition if you receive this.
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dee Ishani
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 4:45 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Business Training Event for Museums
Hi folks,
A while back I sent you a message that we (Creative United) were running some low cost business training events for the sector through our programme Prosper<http://www.creativeunited.org.uk/programme/prosper/>. The last few of these events take place between now and March 2018 so I thought I'd share them with you once again.
Depending on the size of the organisation you work with, these events may be relevant to other colleagues of yours as well so please feel free to share amongst yourselves.
I've listed our remaining events below - they are priced between £12.50 and £200 (+VAT) and are spread across the country. If you have any questions please let me know!
You can also use the 10% discount code SECSUPPLY if you so wish :)
Webinar: The funding and finance mix
12noon-1pm, Mon 15 January 2018, Online
£12.50 (plus VAT)
Led by certificated Business Mentor Remi Harris, this interactive session will look at a range of opportunities including loans, grants, donations, sponsorship and blend funding.
Book a place on the webinar<https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7164464330460853762>.
Workshop: Articulating your vision, mission and values
1pm – 4pm, Tuesday 16th January 2018, Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
£85 (plus VAT)
In this 3 hour workshop, organisational development expert Mairead O'Rourke will discuss the role of clear vision, mission and values in an organisation.
Book your place on the workshop.<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-workshop-articulating-your-vision-mission-and-values-tickets-37337175497>
Masterclass: Mission-driven business modelling
9:45am-5pm, Tuesday 23rd January 2018, Derby Museum and Art Gallery
£200 (plus VAT)
Learn how to use the business model canvas to design, assess and improve your business plan. By the end of the day you will have a complete, mission-driven business model, which you can share, adapt and begin to implement throughout your organisation.
Book your place on the masterclass now.<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-mission-driven-business-modelling-tickets-37194759527>
Webinar: Creating a culture of innovation
12 noon - 1pm, Mon 5 February 2018, Online
£12.50 (plus VAT)
During this one-hour webinar, we will explore ways to develop strategies and capabilities to embed within your organisation’s culture. We will also provide you with some practical tools and frameworks which you can use to identify opportunities for innovation.
Book a place on this webinar.<https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7633702907846827778>
Masterclass: Identifying and monetising your assets and IP
9:45am - 5pm, Wed 7 February 2018, Somerset House, London
£200 (plus VAT)
If you've identified, or want to identify, commercial opportunities within your organisation, gain the knowledge and skills needed to seize on these at this one-day masterclass.
Book your place on the <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-identifying-and-monetising-your-assets-and-ip-tickets-37331211659> masterclass<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-identifying-and-monetising-your-assets-and-ip-tickets-37331211659> today.<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-masterclass-identifying-and-monetising-your-assets-and-ip-tickets-37331211659>
Webinar: Marketing for sales
12 noon - 1pm, Mon 5 March 2018, Online
£12.50 (plus VAT)
Learn top tips to creating sales focused marketing to generate increased revenue during this one-hour interactive webinar.
Book a place on this webinar.<https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3913541599701399298>
Workshop: Gearing up for growth
1pm – 4pm, Wed 7 March 2018, The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton
£85 (plus VAT)
In this 3-hour workshop, business coach Gill Thewlis will cover all you need to know to successfully manage change and growth within your organisation.
Book this workshop.<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/prosper-workshop-gearing-up-for-growth-tickets-37991857669>
If you have any questions, please do drop me a line. This project includes a research phase so if you have any thoughts about business support for the museums sector, feel free to drop me a note in that vein as well!
Thanks!
Dee
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Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 17:44:35 +0000
From: Tony Crockford <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Business Training Event for Museums
> On 9 Jan 2018, at 17:36, Jo Fells <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Thank you for getting in touch about your business/marketing/advertising proposition.
>
> I get an enormous number of unsolicited emails and have little time to follow them all up. However, if your message is about something that I think the team at Waddesdon might be interested in, I will either respond to you myself or forward your message to ask one of my colleagues to do so.
>
> I apologise for this rather impersonal, standardised message. It is a reflection of the number of approaches I receive every day that has made this necessary. I would be grateful if you would remove me from your mailing list, and please do not email me again about this business proposition if you receive this.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jo Fells
> Head of Marketing & Communications
I'm so stealing that....
But I'll take care that I don't use it on a mailing list subscribed email...
:o)
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