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Topic: webcam import solution(s) (Read 1820 times) |
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gdunne
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webcam import solution(s)
« on: Jun 7th, 2004, 8:05pm » |
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Hello all -- Getting a cam up and going in the proce55ing environment is either a breeze or a pain -- and the issues that arise are confusing. I've compiled a somewhat failsafe checklist of items that I follow when setting up a cam on a blank system. Hopefully after finishing every step on this list, your cam should work.
my typical specs:
Windows XP / 2000
Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000
1. Run windowsupdate
2. Install the latest version of DirectX
3. Download and Install the latest version of Quicktime. When installing, you must install the basic options, and you must install Quicktime Capture, and Java for Quicktime. When installing, make sure that Quicktime associates with all streaming files.
4. Download the current drivers for your camera software. Run them, test them, make sure your camera is set up and working. Wave your hand for motion; whistle for sound, (if any).
5. Close your camera software, and make sure it's not running in the background. Logitech camera drivers come with an absurd amount of bundled software and features. I try to install with the least amount of options possible -- but it still sneaks in a few background processes. I usually have to edit my startup apps in msconfig to make sure there isn't any cling-on apps that Logitech calls "features". This is up to you.
6. Download and install WinVDIG. This is the app you will use for camera capture and frame capture from now on. Run it and give it a test. Your camera should be working fine. Close WinVDIG
7. Install and/or run proce55ing. Navigate to the camera tutorial, copy the code, and execute the sketch. Bellissima.
7b. For a pure video feed, run a sketch with the following:
Code:void setup()
{
size(320, 240); // size of sketch
beginVideo(320, 240, 30); // video x, y, freamrate
}
void loop()
{
image(video, 0, 0); // view video at x:0, y:0
}
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Hope this makes the install easy. Good luck.
-Gabe
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| « Last Edit: Jun 11th, 2004, 8:07pm by gdunne » |
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