you could use a consumer bluray player for higher def than dvd, and use a usb stick for your media. there's going to be a slight lag at the end of the media when it loops, but a lot shorter with usb than with optical discs. i've set this up a few times recently using samsung bluray players.
i haven't had any experience using the usb port on any hdtv, but unless it's a "smart" display, i'd be doubtful they support looping.
the other end of the price spectrum would be to consider one of the barco media players. zero latency in looping and a lot of other features. perhaps the barco dms 100/200.
-- rik bogusz brand new studios los angeles
On Mar 24, 2014, at 01:43 PM, Jim Curtis <jpcurtis@me.com> wrote:
I'm getting ready to prep graphics for a video that's going to play in big-box retail stores, and client has asked for recommendations for playout hardware.
I'm behind on that kind of thing, but I'm thinking that a DVD player and a DVD set to loop is the cheapest option.
But, I really don't want to do standard def graphics. The video is being shot in 1080.
Is there a standalone HD player that doesn't require a computer that's idiot-proof like a DVD player that I can suggest to my clients?
Something that I can load an H264 or other format onto, and they just hook it up to a TV and press play?
Some HDTVs have a USB port, and my research shows that some will allow you to play video from them. That might be ideal. But, maybe some of you can offer your thoughts on our options.
Thanks,
Jim C.
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