La Jolla Webcam support - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lambadmin · 10-11-2007, 10:21 PM

1. hang on a few days, we'll be opening up public access for webcam. Right now we're in pre-release - only the accounts of folks who play West Coast Whoppers have the "permission".

2. Sign up for WCW.

Not that I'm trying to bribe you in or anything, not at all. I'm just providing technical answer to your closed ended question. If you can't wait a few days, that will get you "permission" instantly - access is security group membership based...

wavster · 10-12-2007, 05:56 AM

Adi, when you say open it up, will that be for registered BWE users only or for the
entire internet world? BWE only will help with bandwidth.

Let me say, I think think this is great. Great job to all involved!

lambadmin · 10-12-2007, 07:57 AM

Sure it would help the bandwidth, but this webcam ought to be as handy to everyone launching at the La Jolla Shores as it is to BWE members. BWE login account will not be required to see the video.

Webcam sponsors brought the camera to the whole community, not to any selective group of people via BWE or any other membership.

Releasing it initially only to the WCW folks gives us a chance to fine tune the server and prepare for these common problems that some folks may encounter.

So far so good. If we don't hear more problem reports from the WCW gang, I think we'll be able to open up the webcam for everyone else real soon.

Tman · 10-12-2007, 09:32 AM

Wow...great job there fellas. Going big time.
I know this is reaching, but any way you can compile a video from the streamer of the greatest wipeouts?
Or a hot little turista having, let's just say, problems?

Regardless, way to go, I think for fun one day when the bite is wide open, you can just play a previous streamer of nasty arse conditions, keep the crowds down....lol

lambadmin · 10-12-2007, 12:24 PM

Thanks Martin.

FYI: the webcam server is not configured to capture the video... Just a real time stream.

That would have cost way more, and what we put in place already had a pretty steep price tag attached to it.

nmbrinkman · 10-12-2007, 07:04 PM

I am still having issues viewing the stream. I did everything you mentioned including disabling my pop up blocker and restarting my web browser. Should I restart my computer? Anyway, I'm sure my issues are the least of your concerns.. thanks for the effort already paid.

lambadmin · 10-13-2007, 09:09 AM

Nate, reboots are highly recommended... Always.

What OS are you using (Vista, XP, mac OS)?
What browser (Internet Explorer version X, Firefox ver X, etc.)?
Any specific errors that pop up?
When on the webcam page, do you see the frame with nothing in it, some error within it (what error if you do), or no video frame at all (it should be above the "Snap a pic" button)?

Another valid troubleshooting step to try for eveyne with a problem:

Go to the Control Panel
Look for "Axis Media Control" applet.
If it's not there, the Axis Active-X control was definitely never installed - that's your problem.
if it IS there, you should try re-installing it.
Open up "Add-Remove Programs" (on XP, in Vista it's called "Programs and Features"
Find "Axis Media Control Embedded". Uninstall/remove it.

You may need to reboot. Always good idea.
Go back to the web cam page - you should be prompted to install Axis ActiveX control again.

10-12-2007, 09:32 AM	#4
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Wow...great job there fellas. Going big time. I know this is reaching, but any way you can compile a video from the streamer of the greatest wipeouts? Or a hot little turista having, let's just say, problems? Regardless, way to go, I think for fun one day when the bite is wide open, you can just play a previous streamer of nasty arse conditions, keep the crowds down....lol __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

10-13-2007, 09:09 AM	#7
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377	Nate, reboots are highly recommended... Always. What OS are you using (Vista, XP, mac OS)? What browser (Internet Explorer version X, Firefox ver X, etc.)? Any specific errors that pop up? When on the webcam page, do you see the frame with nothing in it, some error within it (what error if you do), or no video frame at all (it should be above the "Snap a pic" button)? Another valid troubleshooting step to try for eveyne with a problem: Go to the Control Panel Look for "Axis Media Control" applet. If it's not there, the Axis Active-X control was definitely never installed - that's your problem. if it IS there, you should try re-installing it. Open up "Add-Remove Programs" (on XP, in Vista it's called "Programs and Features" Find "Axis Media Control Embedded". Uninstall/remove it. You may need to reboot. Always good idea. Go back to the web cam page - you should be prompted to install Axis ActiveX control again.

10-11-2007, 10:21 PM	#1
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377	1. hang on a few days, we'll be opening up public access for webcam. Right now we're in pre-release - only the accounts of folks who play West Coast Whoppers have the "permission". 2. Sign up for WCW. Not that I'm trying to bribe you in or anything, not at all. I'm just providing technical answer to your closed ended question. If you can't wait a few days, that will get you "permission" instantly - access is security group membership based...

10-12-2007, 05:56 AM	#2
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Adi, when you say open it up, will that be for registered BWE users only or for the entire internet world? BWE only will help with bandwidth. Let me say, I think think this is great. Great job to all involved!

10-12-2007, 07:57 AM	#3
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377	Sure it would help the bandwidth, but this webcam ought to be as handy to everyone launching at the La Jolla Shores as it is to BWE members. BWE login account will not be required to see the video. Webcam sponsors brought the camera to the whole community, not to any selective group of people via BWE or any other membership. Releasing it initially only to the WCW folks gives us a chance to fine tune the server and prepare for these common problems that some folks may encounter. So far so good. If we don't hear more problem reports from the WCW gang, I think we'll be able to open up the webcam for everyone else real soon.

10-12-2007, 12:24 PM	#5
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377	Thanks Martin. FYI: the webcam server is not configured to capture the video... Just a real time stream. That would have cost way more, and what we put in place already had a pretty steep price tag attached to it.

10-12-2007, 07:04 PM	#6
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	I am still having issues viewing the stream. I did everything you mentioned including disabling my pop up blocker and restarting my web browser. Should I restart my computer? Anyway, I'm sure my issues are the least of your concerns.. thanks for the effort already paid.