Content Type	description	formats
Image	Content created using graphic design tools, screen captures tools, downloaded from digital cameras, etc.	JPG, JPEG, PNG (96 dpi)
Powerpoint	Content created using Microsoft PowerPoint        - Do NOT number slides        - Use full screen images when possible        - Avoid borders	PPTX
Text	Content created directly in Content Manager or through any number of text editing applications	N/A
Video	Content created through media design tools, downloaded from cameras, etc.        - Not to exceed 30-45 seconds	WMV, AVI, MP4
Live Data	Content created through Excel, text editors, or imported from various event management systems and servers	PPTX
RSS Feed	Content dynamically downloaded from servers that provide syndicated feeds	N/A
Date/Time	Content defined within Content Manager based on the player machine's local clock	N/A
Weather	Content dynamically downloaded from NOAA servers	N/A
HTML	Content created through website editors or dynamically downloaded from a web server	N/A
Flash	Content created using Adobe Flash authoring tool	SWF, FLV
Excel	Content created using Microsoft Excel or compatible applications	XLSX
Document	Content created using Microsoft Word or compatible applications	DOCS, RTF
PDF	Content created using Adobe Acrobat or exported to PDF from other software programs	PDF
Microsoft Bing Maps	Content dynamically provided from Microsoft Bing servers	N/A
Wayfinding	Map images created using graphic design tools (JPG, JPEG, PNG) that can be overlaid with paths and locations created within Content Manager. Note: Building directory wayfinding will use official floor plan map files from Campus Planning.	JPG, JPEG, PNG
Live TV	Content supplied by a television signal (Additional hardware may be needed to interface with the campus cable system)	N/A
Content Feed	Allows the ability to use a feed file to change what is being played on the sign without re-deploying	N/A

 

ITD staff will work with content providers to assure the highest quality content. Requestors are encouraged to work with campus Creative and Visual Services (CVS) to provide appropriate content.