Tag: LED display content tips

Are Your Customers Using Bad Content on Their LED Signs?
We've all seen it, great content that needs a little help looking its best on the display. Check out these tips and resources to make the maximum impact with your messaging!
By Daktronics Sign Company News on April 5, 2019

Using the Timeline Part 2
Tips Resizing and Identifying Content If you missed our previous post, you might want to read it before moving on to this week’s information. View Creating a presentation using Timeline. If you don’t see the Timeline in your Content Studio to enable Timeline View, follow the simple instructions in “How do I view/disable/enable Timeline in Content ...
By Daktronics Commercial Software Training on July 2, 2014

Choose High-Contrast Colors So Your Messages Get Read
People can see messages using contrasting colors from a great distance, while messages with low-contrasting colors blend together and appear murky. Research shows that high-color contrast improves recall by 38%. Understanding these basics will help ensure that the messages you create using Venus® 1500 software are easy to read and comprehend. Use high-contrast colors Look ...
By Daktronics Commercial Software Training on June 18, 2014

Use Dark Backgrounds
We have one easy tip that will always make your messages look better: use a dark background. Using a dark background is always a good choice. A graphic with vivid color, such as a logo, looks best in front of a dark, contrasting background. The dark background always provides a classic look and helps focus ...
By Daktronics Sign Company News on June 11, 2014

Use Presets in Content Studio to Create Effective Content Quickly
Effective use of color can really help your content cut through the advertising clutter and draw your audience’s attention. Your display has a huge color capability, so take advantage of using rich, vibrant colors. Bright colors with no white in them are better choices than pastels or low-contrast colors. If you’re not sure what colors ...
By Daktronics Commercial Software Training on June 4, 2014

Done with Your Message? Check Your Work.
Now...we’ve given you tips, and you’ve created content using Venus® 1500 control software. Let’s check it out for clarity. PREVIEW Before running outside, view the content in the Content Studio preview. Use the Venus® 1500 software zoom to view at 100% (see Fig. 1). That represents how the display will appear at the recommended viewing ...
By Daktronics Commercial Software Training on May 15, 2014

Less Is More When Using Text
Less Is More When Using Text Let’s talk about the use of text when creating messages in Venus® 1500 software. First of all, use as little text as you can. Remember that your target audience may have only 3 to 6 seconds to read and react to your message (see Fig. 1). Next, if possible, ...
By Daktronics Commercial Software Training on May 7, 2014

Text Size: Viewing Distance and Moving Audience
VIEWING DISTANCE Think about the viewing distance as you create messages in Venus® 1500 software. Using the right size font will result in much more effective messages. Here are some simple rules (keep in mind, 360 feet is a city block): For text to be visible from 150 feet, letters must be at least 4 ...
By Daktronics Commercial Software Training on April 30, 2014