Residence Information System

What is the Residence Information System?

The Residence Information System is a digital signage initiative which utilizes a leading software program to broadcast interactive & dynamic content (images and video) via LCD screens/speakers located throughout all 12 residence buildings, which serve as home to approximately 3700 McMaster Students.

What are the key benefits of this system to campus partners?

  • Expedited message distribution to residence students
  • Cost savings realized through digital (not paper) production & distribution
  • Enhanced versatility of customized messaging to individual residence communities
  • Increased opportunity for creativity and professionalism of advertising content

RIS Media Requirements:

Poster Images Videos Text
  • Microsoft PPT slides, 23.8"W x 18.46" H
  • Pixels: 1713 x 1329
  • DPI: 72 DPI
  • Windows Media 9 10000kbps, 720W x 480H
  • MAC QuickTime h264 1000kbps, 720W x 480H
  • Shockwave Flash Files (.swf files with data)
  • Include with email
  • Valid constant XML (RSS) feed with URL