[PD] Live Video/GEM question

[Johannes Taelman]

On Thu, 30 May 2002, David Sabine wrote:

> I've been browsing through the PD_list archive and it seems that the
>following questions are still unanswered. (And I'd like to hear some
>discussion from PD users about it)

Me too!

> What is the best way to run a live video feed through GEM on a Windows
>XP machine? (or any windows machine for that matter?)
>
> Is there a 'best camera' to use?  Should it be USB or other?  (Logitech
>or Intel USB quickcams?!  or should a person use coaxial 'surveillance'
>cams?)

USB and IEEE1394 have limited cable lengths (ca. 4.5m). This can be
extended with the use of a hub or repeater. This may outrule USB and
IEEE1394 in some applications.

ADSTech makes a IEEE1394 webcam that works without compression. Has anyone
used this cam?

Johannes