Abstract: Methods are provided for distributing a visual presentation. One described method includes storing show data and media referenced by the show data at a data center. The method also includes processing the show data and media to generate a set of visual presentation data files. The method further includes distributing each visual presentation data file to at least one digital playback device. Systems are also provided to implement the described methods.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for synchronizing a presentation displayed on a set of digital playback devices. One described method for synchronizing a plurality of digital playback devices includes storing on a local computer schedule data defining playback parameters of a visual presentation and storing on each of a set of digital playback devices command response data associated with each digital playback device. The method also includes broadcasting a command based on the schedule data to the set of digital playback devices. The method further includes processing the command at each digital playback device based on the command response data to provide a synchronized presentation on the set of digital playback devices.

Abstract: Methods are provided for distributing a visual presentation. One described method includes storing show data and media referenced by the show data at a data center. The method also includes processing the show data and media to generate a set of visual presentation data files. The method further includes distributing each visual presentation data file to at least one digital playback device. Systems are also provided to implement the described methods.