Guide to Webcams [Paperback]

John Breeden (Author), Jason Byrne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0790612208 | ISBN-13: 978-0790612201 | Publication Date: August 1, 2000 | Edition: 1

Digital video cameras have become an increasingly popular method of communicating with others across the Internet. From video e-mail clips to websites that broadcast people's lives for all to see, webcams have become a way for people to battle against the perceived threat of depersonalization caused by computers and to monitor areas from anywhere in the world.

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From the Back Cover

Want to talk face-to-face with your relatives in Rhode Island while sitting in front or your computer in California? How about checking in on your kids at the daycare center from your laptop? Or does your business need a new way to market its products and services on the Web? You can do all these things-and many more-with a webcam.

Digital video cameras, or "webcams," have become an increasingly popular method of communicating across the Internet, and encompass a growing number of useful applications. Guide to Webcams is written as a definitive introduction to this exciting technology.

Like computers, webcams are simply tools, and this book will ensure you use the right tools for the job. You'll learn how to recognize the different types of cams and the merits of each. You'll also learn how to choose the best computer to run your webcam application, set up the necessary software, connect to the Internet, and even design your webcam web site. Guide to Webcams covers it all. There are also sections on:

• Video e-mail
• Special cams
• Streaming video
• Internet video conferencing
• Setting up business web sites
• Security and legal issues

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Prompt (DPI - 8/01); 1 edition (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0790612208
• ISBN-13: 978-0790612201
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,132,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a great read!, June 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Webcams (Paperback)

I wanted to thank the authors of this great book. I am 64 years old and have NEVER used a Webcam before. The authors of this book walked me through the entire process of getting my Webcam up and running, from the way to configure my computer to the proper lighting in my computer room.

Most computer books, like those Dummies series, are way over my head. But neither author here takes themselves too seriously. They gave me the facts, and made it interesting too. Now I have weekly Webcam chats with my granddaughter in college and we both very much enjoy the time we spend together. This book made that possible.

If I can use this book to become a Webcam expert, then anyone can. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has everything!, July 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Webcams (Paperback)

I had received a web-cam for Father's Day and was confused about exactly what I was supposed to do with it. Went and got this book, and suddenly it is all starting to make sense. Got a webpage set up and now I talk with my daughter, who is studying abroad, almost every day with my web-cam.

It looks like the authors are also redoing their website at mycamguide.com. They've got all the web references mentioned in the book online, so you can go right to them. I've been very happy with my purchase!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help for beginners, December 8, 2002

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"deeooh" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to Webcams (Paperback)

I was looking at webcams for a Xmas gift for myself and didn't have any idea where to start or what to look for. This book not only helped me pick out a webcam, now I've got a whole bunch of new ideas how to use it.