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donnchadh · 09-20-2005, 10:29 AM

Is there a way where I can stream videos on my website to people?
I want to have a we camera on my Lobster tanks and show off to people what it is doing in his tank

Thanks for you help

sarg · 10-13-2005, 06:23 PM

If your web site is up and running.

1. Evaluate the speed of your current computer and modem - sending video images takes a lot of bandwidth and processing power. Get a server computer and a digital modem if you plan to stream live video.

2. Get a videoconferencing camera, digital still camera or digital camcorder to use as your Web cam.

3. Buy a video digitizing card if you plan to use a camcorder.

4. Select an inexpensive Web cam program or download a shareware program; maybe WebCam32, I-Spy, WebCamToo or SpyCam.

5. Connect your Web camera to the computer.

6. Install the Web cam software.

7. Install server software if you plan to transmit images in real time.

8. Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP).

9. Follow the instructions in the Web cam software to begin transmitting images.

best of luck

PrivateInvestigator · 10-19-2005, 09:41 AM

won't a 24/7 camera invade your privacy abit too much?

augustine · 10-19-2005, 01:10 PM

LOL, PrivateInvestigator I think he was trying to film his Lobsters.

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want to have a we camera on my Lobster tanks and show off to people what it is doing in his tank

But here is the question... why would anyone want to look at a lobster in a tank?

kayla · 10-19-2005, 07:32 PM

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why would anyone want to look at a lobster in a tank?

maybe what's for dinner