Webcam - General Discussion

[Trel]

Is there anyway I can setup a broadcast?

I don't want to use something like skype or stickam or similar.

Also, I do NOT EVER want to use Windows Media Encoder.

Any other software or methods, I'm open to.

(Also, if it's viewable through a browser (with flash), that would be a plus, but it's not manditory)


And I'm using Windows XP.

Message Edited by Trel on 08-28-2008 03:36 PM

[NairB]

Hi Trel,

You could use the free encoder from Camstreams.

Why don't you want to use Windows Media Encoder????

-NairB

Message Edited by NairB on 08-29-2008 12:45 PM

[KachiWachi Distinguished Logi Legend]

Welcome to the Logitech Community Webcam Forum Trel!

Thank you for posting this question to the forum.

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@NairB -

Isn't the Camstreams Media Encoder similar to the Windows Media Encoder?

So far, the OP has ruled out standalone IM's, flash-based websites, and third-party broadcasting clients.

What's left?

Thanks.

[Trel]

I didn't rule out third-party broadcasting clients. I ruled out just one.

I want people on any operating system to be able to view, not just windows.

Either way, my ideal method would be to stream via flash on a locally served webpage.

If there's anything that could do that, it would be perfect.

Message Edited by Trel on 08-29-2008 07:03 PM

[KachiWachi Distinguished Logi Legend]

Trel sez -

Either way, my ideal method would be to stream via flash on a locally served webpage.

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashmediaserver/

Thanks.

[Trel]

While googling info on that, I just came across this

http://www.webcamxp.com/home.aspx

WebcamXP seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. And I'm doing it with flash so it can be viewed by anyone.

(now if only I could get sound to work)

Message Edited by Trel on 08-29-2008 09:48 PM

Message Edited by Pegasus on 08-31-2008 05:13 AM

[NairB]

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Trel wrote:
While googling info on that, I just came across this

http://www.webcamxp.com/home.aspx

WebcamXP seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. And I'm doing it with flash so it can be viewed by anyone.

(now if only I could get sound to work)

Message Edited by Trel on 08-29-2008 09:48 PM

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This is a great post Trel

I have another free program you could use that broadcasts video only where the viewer can see your video via a JAVA applet.

You can see an example of this if you click the second "live" button in my siggy. I am using a Logitech Sphere AF cam with pan and tilt facility but as you will see, you need JAVA to view. No sound unfortunately.

You can visit the RoboRealm website here

Hey I downloaded the webcamXP you found, great find by the looks of it ...I am going to test this and get back to you all.

@Kachi - Yes thats correct Kachi, I think camstreams encoder is based on windows media encoder but like you was wondering why this was an issue for Trel

-NairB

Message Edited by NairB on 08-30-2008 08:02 AM

[KachiWachi Distinguished Logi Legend]

Trel sez -

And I'm doing it with flash so it can be viewed by anyone.

Are you a Flash programmer?

Thanks.

[Trel]

I dabbled but I can't do anything major.
My biggest project was to make a short looping movie

WebcamXP will let you show it using javascript, moving jpeg (it says firefox only for this one), and flash.

Message Edited by Trel on 08-30-2008 06:56 AM

[Trel]

pooey, sound only works with the windows media player streams

Anyone know of any product that works JUST like webcamXP but works with sound (and allows it to be broadcast as flash)