AccessKitOverview
Set up AccessKit to deliver synchronized captions for the first time using just a BrightSign mediaplayer and a blank AccessKit account.
This guide will walk you through the process of setting up AccessKit to deliver synchronized captions for the first time using just a BrightSign mediaplayer and a blank AccessKit account.
Account creation
If you do not have an AccessKit account already, contact the AccessKit team to create one. See the log-in guide for more information.
Learning Objectives
| Objective |
|---|
How to use the Admin Dashboard to create a new Exhibition and a new Work in AccessKit |
How to set-up and register a BrightSign mediaplayer |
| How to update content remotely on the mediaplayer |
How to publish your first Work with synchronized captions |
How to set-up a QR code to allow visitors to view the Work |
Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| BrightSign mediaplayer | A BrightSign mediaplayer running at least BrightSignOS Version 8.0+ |
| Video file | An .mp4 video file which will serve the role of a piece of time-based media art. If you do not have one, you can use the AccessKit demo video (right click and select Save Link As to download). |
| Captions file | An .srt caption file which contains the captioning data for the video file. If you do not have one, you can use the AccessKit demo captions (right click and select Save Link As to download). |
| Ethernet cable & port | An Ethernet cable to connect the BrightSign mediaplayer to the internet via a wired connection to an active network port. |
| SD media card | A microSD media card formatted in the exFAT file system to store the video file and captions file. |
| Video monitor/projector | A video monitor or projector compatible with the BrightSign mediaplayer. Generally, any HDMI-compatible monitor or projector will suffice. |
The plan
Create a new Exhibition
We will create a new Exhibition which represents a collection of Works.
Create a new Work
We will create a new Work which represents a single piece of time-based media art
and upload captions for it.
Set up and register a BrightSign mediaplayer
We will set-up and register a BrightSign mediaplayer and assign it to the Work.
Update content remotely
We will update the content on the BrightSign mediaplayer so that it can automatically download the latest video file from AccessKit.
Enable synced captions
We will enable synced captions for the Work by assigning the mediaplayer to the
Work and then check that the captions are synced.
Publish the Work
We will publish the Work to make it available to the public.
Set up a QR code
We will set up a QR code to allow visitors to view the Work.
Once you have all the necessary requirements, you can begin the process of setting up AccessKit by proceeding to the next step!