Much needed advice on webcam usage

poohduece · 12-10-2005, 07:57 PM

I have never used a webcam before, but I'm considering purchasing one to use as a surveillance camera. I want to use the webcam to record video for several hours onto my Mac notebook so that I can view later. How do I go about setting that up?

Blue · 12-10-2005, 08:43 PM

It is fairly easy. All you need is the webcam (get a good one) and some software. Hook up the camera and install the software. I cannot however tell you how to use the software due to the fact I have no clue to what you would be using

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I have done this with my PC and used it too keep an eye on the place while I'm away. You can have motion detection and if you hook up a microphone you can record sound also. Of course this is depending on the software. For PC I used this http://www.webcamxp.com/ it works great but I don't know if there is a version for Mac. It is possible though is all I can say and easy to set up. the software I use will allow several cameras to be hooked up for different rooms etc.

12-10-2005, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
poohduece New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Much needed advice on webcam usage I have never used a webcam before, but I'm considering purchasing one to use as a surveillance camera. I want to use the webcam to record video for several hours onto my Mac notebook so that I can view later. How do I go about setting that up?

12-10-2005, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,563	It is fairly easy. All you need is the webcam (get a good one) and some software. Hook up the camera and install the software. I cannot however tell you how to use the software due to the fact I have no clue to what you would be using . I have done this with my PC and used it too keep an eye on the place while I'm away. You can have motion detection and if you hook up a microphone you can record sound also. Of course this is depending on the software. For PC I used this http://www.webcamxp.com/ it works great but I don't know if there is a version for Mac. It is possible though is all I can say and easy to set up. the software I use will allow several cameras to be hooked up for different rooms etc. __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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