Today's security cameras do far more than just monitor their surroundings for threats. We're seeing more and more businesses wanting to make their live videos available to the public. From hotels using their online camera connection to show the beauty of their surroundings to tourists, to public infrastructure companies monitoring the traffic situation at intersections to re-direct motorists who may get stuck in jams, and even wildlife enthusiasts broadcasting images of bird nests, all these people are looking for a simple solution to share their live streams.
In the past, if you wanted to have a live camera on your website, you needed the necessary encoder, a dedicated computer, or your own streaming server, or you needed some cloud streaming service with a player. But since popular platforms such as YouTube and Facebook began to support direct video streams, the solution is rather more simple. These platforms allow free broadcasting/streaming regardless of whether your video is watched by one viewer or by 50,000 viewers at the same time. The interface is regularly updated so it is optimised for the widest range of viewers, so there is usually no need to address viewer complaints that they cannot play the video.
VMix is software that allows you to create professional quality productions on your own computer at a fraction of the cost. VMix gives you the power to add multiple cameras, videos, images, audio, web streams, Powerpoint, titles, virtual sets, chroma key, and much more to your production.
But how can you get the video from your camera and onto these platforms without an IT specialist or complicated infrastructure?
Streaming applications directly from the camera
This is a simple to use IP camera monitor that makes viewing and controlling IP cameras easier than ever. It allows you to watch, listen, and two-way audio on supported IP cameras. Upgrade to the Pro edition enables advanced features of the cameras, pinning cameras on start screen, prevents device from going to sleep while viewing camera. 'CamStreamer App is a fantastic application that makes the network camera stream using YouTube. No need for an extra encoding computer and really simple to configure.' - Martin. IP Webcam turns your phone into a network camera with multiple viewing options. View your camera on any platform with VLC player or web browser. Stream video inside WiFi network.
By using the ACAP platform you can choose from a wide range of third-party software applications that enable your camera to perform specific functions – just like the applications in your smartphone. In 2014, we introduced CamStreamer App designed by NetRex, Czech Republic (CamStreamer is now an independent company), which has been specifically designed for video streaming. The application allows you to transfer video from your camera directly to the most often used platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitch.tv, DaCast, Ustream, Wowza or other streaming services.
The advantage is a low price and easyset up – you need only one Axis camera, an internet connection and an unlimited CamStreamer App license to configure your stream in just a few clicks. If you add a simple toggle switch with LED indicator, you can start and stop the live stream by just pushing the button. The LED indicator lets you know when the live stream is up and running.
Display Dynamic Infographics
What if you need add more information to your broadcast? In addition to CamStreamer App, a sister application called CamOverlay App, can use the camera and add dynamic graphics directly into the live stream. This gives you the ability to show viewers the actual weather, score, display ads for your products or even playful animated GIFs, enriching your video content. The overlay graphics and its timing can be controlled and managed via API, as well as external hardware button.
Insert external data
When you need to add particular data into your video – such as data from temperature sensors, counter machines, access systems etc – CamStreamer offers CamScripter App. This application allows you to run micro apps directly on an IP camera.
As applications' functionality can be also controlled using API – which gives you almost unlimited integration possibilities – this provides the flexibility to stream sporting events, online classes, church services, traffic, wildlife, zoo enclosures and much more.
Learn more about live streaming cameras for professional use
| Article by: David Capousek CEO of CamStreamer |
IP Camera Viewer is a freeware IP camera monitoring software download filed under video capture software and made available by DeskShare for Windows.
The review for IP Camera Viewer has not been completed yet, but it was tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
Free IP camera monitoring software views multiple camerasBest Free Ip Camera Software
Set up a free IP camera monitoring system within minutes with IP Camera Viewer. This program is an alternative to the flimsy software that is shipped with most network IP cameras. Keep an eye on your home, office, parking area or anywhere you have a IP camera. Multiple cameras can be viewed simultaneously. More than 1500 different IP camera models and all USB cameras are supported.
Free Ip Camera App
IP Camera Viewer can capture webcam streams and capture video from input devices.
Features and highlights
- Control and view up to 4 camera feeds simultaneously
- Use IP cameras as well as USB cams
- Support for 1500 camera models and counting
- Digitally zoom, even if your camera does not support it
- Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) support for many network cameras
- Adjust the orientation of live feeds
- Adjust image settings for IP camera
- Independently configure video and image properties for USB camera
IP Camera Viewer 4.09 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from video capture software without restrictions. IP Camera Viewer 4.09 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows. It's free to use, but some features within the application are limited as the program is classed as 'Freemium'.
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