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Webcam Question

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  • 20-10-2008 9:24am
    #1
    T-K-O
    Registered Users Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭


    Could I use a webcam to show a live game on my website ?


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    If you mean to stream a football match on your website then I would think this is illegal as you are breaking copyright and licensing laws.


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    #3
    T-K-O
    Registered Users Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    No its an amateur game that I would be involved in..


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Well would you not just record the match and then convert that file so that you can upload it and stream that, having a webcam to stream it off your tv or whatever seems awkward. Im sure its possible and i would think it is ok assuming the match isnt being televised and the source is your own and not some copyrighted video footage.


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    T-K-O
    Registered Users Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    I have full rights to all material - I just thought it would be a nice addition to my site to have a live stream. We could station the cam and turn in on at game times.

    My question is are webcams fast enough to do this ?


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    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    The bottleneck won't be your cam (to an extent, it depends on which one you get) but your internet connection speed and the number of people connecting (if you host yourself).


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    calex71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,126 ✭✭✭✭calex71


    well camera aside , are you talking about a match outside on a football pitch??? wheres your internet connection going to come from ??? that could put a massive restriction on what you stream live!!!! unless there is a wifi connection close by ud have to use a mobile broadband solution and that just wont cut it


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Sorry i misunderstood what you wanted there fully. I would say it is too much hassle really, as Aidan said you will have problems down the line with bandwidth if there are a lot of people on watching. While it would be nice to have it live you might be better off to put up the highlights yourself later and let people stream those.


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    #9
    T-K-O
    Registered Users Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    Thanks for the replies...


    Games will take place in an indoor arena so internet access would not be problem. Also the site is on a dedicated server.


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