Webcam
Is there an inexpensive way to set up a webcam for a memorial service and allow others to log in via internet to see the service?
Asked by: Jean Clark
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March 3rd, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I’ve never done it Jean but I don’t think it would be particularly difficult and it wouldn’t have to cost anything.
You would need to position a laptop and webcam to record the service (or use a video camera)and then upload the video to a sharing site e.g. Flickr. You would then give people a link to the video on the site to enable them to view it.
Have a look at http://www.flickr.com/explore/video/ for more information about sharing videos on Flickr.
Good luck with it!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thanks, I did just ck out Flikr.com tho it seems to have a 90 sec time limit on videos. I’m assuming that a live link isn’t that easy to do. Some people use Skype and webcam to talk back and forth and see each other. It’s good for people who are stuck at home tho they need to be computer wise.
March 3rd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Ah, sorry I didn’t know about the 90 sec limit. You can post videos of up to 10 mins on YouTube and limit who sees them but I think they have to sign up for an account. It is free though.
Not sure how you would set up a live link. Maybe someone else will be able to answer that!