BWE's New Toy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BWE · 10-11-2007, 09:51 AM

We are pleased to announce, for your viewing pleasure, a (drum roll please)...

WEBCAM AT THE LAUNCH!

With unreserved support from our sponsor OEX, Big Water's Edge is proud to bring you the webcam pointed directly at the boat/kayak launch at Avenida De La Playa. So if you're ditching work or "taking the kids to soccer practice", borrow somebody's truck.

Big THANK YOU goes out to the La Jolla Shores Hotel for allowing us to install the camera on their property.

Webcam access will be available immediately for WCW 2007 Players and the press while we work out the remaining bugs. It will be open for the general public shortly.

The camera is equipped with an IR (infra-red) module for night vision.

We put the weather/conditions links on the webcam page so that all your pre-launch preparations can be found at one spot.

Please note:

In order to see the video, you will need to install Axis Active-X control. You will be prompted to install it the 1st time you access the webcam page.
Each session is limited to 30 seconds, then you need to re-fresh (re-load) the page. This is so that nobody leaves the window open, slowing it down for everyone else.

If experiencing problems viewing the video, please do let us know by posting here. We'll do our best to help.

Thanks again to the OEX, La Jolla Shores Hotel and the man of the hour - Adi of Adi IT Works for putting in a tremendous amount of time and energy to get this camera dialed in.

Please share your thoughts/impressions/ideas to help us fine tune the webcam page.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam

Holy Mackerel · 10-11-2007, 10:39 AM

Hey look it's the Madscientist in his old Blue boat!

dorado50 · 10-11-2007, 01:06 PM

No thats dorado50. I can recognize him anywhere!

BWE · 10-11-2007, 01:55 PM

To all the folks who sent email to admin via "Contact Us" link...

Please read below:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWE

Webcam access will be available immediately for WCW 2007 Players and the press while we work out the remaining bugs. It will be open for the general public shortly.

We'll make an announcement when we enable Webcam access for everyone.

Thanks!

dmr · 10-11-2007, 02:54 PM

Very cool guys. Pretty fast frame rate should be good for high tide carnage shots. IR too.

wavster · 10-11-2007, 03:07 PM

Very nice. WTG BWE techies...

D50: looks like you went out this morning. What's the report???? More yellow?

wavster · 10-11-2007, 03:10 PM

Will we have zoom and pan controls? I'd like to be able to see what rigs
other guys are using...

Oh yea, and the eye candy, too...

wavster · 10-11-2007, 07:19 PM

How about working on a night vision scope for those early launches...lol

Just kidding - looks great!

ratdog · 10-11-2007, 08:16 PM

very cool, thanks

lambadmin · 10-11-2007, 10:47 PM

Glad to hear you guys like it.

I like it a lot too.

Dave, no zoom or tilt. You're already bored with the static video?

You see the ocean you see the waves, can get pretty good idea about the wind too. That's all that matters.

And all of you unfortunate souls that have a problem, very sorry but please take your moaning to the "Support" thread. The more details you provide, the better. We're test driving it, we'll figure it all out.

This is the LJ webcam parade thread.

The rest of you please hang'n in there. We're optimizing the video quality, bandwidth, throughput, all that. We started off with pretty ambitious video resolution size - we want to make sure the webcam server will be able to sustain the load...

dorado50 · 10-12-2007, 01:52 PM

That's really cool stuff. Now I'll be able to see surf conditions 24/7. Now it will really be hard to get away from it all with this cam in ya face! So my boss don't see me I'll be the guy with the brown bag over my head and around the yak, oh wait .. I am the boss!!! And please none of this

while cam is running.

BWE · 10-13-2007, 09:44 AM

Webcam is now available for everyone.

If you have a problem viewing it, please check the Webcam Support thread.

If you still have a problem after going through the suggestions in the support thread, please report and include as much details as possible - what OS (XP, Vista, Win2000), what browser - type and version (Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0, etc.), specify if you're getting any error message... We'll try to help out.

Please let us know what you think.

Handymansd · 10-13-2007, 09:49 AM

Thanks OEX and BWE!

What a great tool and to think that you guys have provided it with the open source attitude! Good people, good class, good times!

Are you sure you have the right launch? There seems to be a river on this video!

lol

lamb · 10-13-2007, 10:32 AM

amazing what i lil' rain can do to that launch.

One Rev · 10-13-2007, 01:24 PM

Your right, I'll set here watchin the cam all day and daydream about launching. This is so cool. I love the internet.

Mike

h2ofishfo · 10-13-2007, 03:43 PM

freakin sweet but when i have all my crap loaded tghe night bfore rain or shine im rollin

T-Rex · 10-14-2007, 02:59 PM

Very cool...thanks.

Now we just need an infared camera to see how conditions are at 3:00 a.m.!

nunyabizness1 · 10-14-2007, 03:36 PM

Very cool! Thanks to OEX, LJ Hotel and Adi for putting this together!

madscientist · 10-14-2007, 04:13 PM

I know Adi and OEX put a lot of work into this and the concept is a fine one. However, I must admit to being a little upset that the field of view is so focused on the launch area. It's kind of creepy knowing that you are potentially being watched every time you load/unload, and as we've already seen, people and vehicles are easily recognizable. I wonder if it would be possible to angle it out more, so that those that may not want to be on camera could easily avoid the field of view. Otherwise, it seems somewhat intrusive to force us all to be on what is essentially a worldwide live feed as we make use of a public access area. Several other people I know share this concern.

nmbrinkman · 10-14-2007, 05:05 PM

Finally figured out how to view the feed. Thanks guys for setting this up. I kinda like the field of view seeing as I don't catch enough fish to fear advertising them

. On a more serious note, I find myself using the launch in the afternoons and I like the idea of being able to judge the crowds beforehand. Not to mention the tail and trainwrecks that it attracts..

JMO though.

10-11-2007, 09:51 AM	#1
BWE Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 131	La Jolla Shores Public Boat Launch Webcam!!! We are pleased to announce, for your viewing pleasure, a (drum roll please)... WEBCAM AT THE LAUNCH! With unreserved support from our sponsor OEX, Big Water's Edge is proud to bring you the webcam pointed directly at the boat/kayak launch at Avenida De La Playa. So if you're ditching work or "taking the kids to soccer practice", borrow somebody's truck. Big THANK YOU goes out to the La Jolla Shores Hotel for allowing us to install the camera on their property. Webcam access will be available immediately for WCW 2007 Players and the press while we work out the remaining bugs. It will be open for the general public shortly. The camera is equipped with an IR (infra-red) module for night vision. We put the weather/conditions links on the webcam page so that all your pre-launch preparations can be found at one spot. Please note: In order to see the video, you will need to install Axis Active-X control. You will be prompted to install it the 1st time you access the webcam page. Each session is limited to 30 seconds, then you need to re-fresh (re-load) the page. This is so that nobody leaves the window open, slowing it down for everyone else. If experiencing problems viewing the video, please do let us know by posting here. We'll do our best to help. Thanks again to the OEX, La Jolla Shores Hotel and the man of the hour - Adi of Adi IT Works for putting in a tremendous amount of time and energy to get this camera dialed in. Please share your thoughts/impressions/ideas to help us fine tune the webcam page. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam

10-13-2007, 09:49 AM	#13
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Thanks OEX and BWE! What a great tool and to think that you guys have provided it with the open source attitude! Good people, good class, good times! Are you sure you have the right launch? There seems to be a river on this video!lol __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

10-13-2007, 10:32 AM	#14
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	amazing what i lil' rain can do to that launch. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

10-14-2007, 04:13 PM	#19
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I know Adi and OEX put a lot of work into this and the concept is a fine one. However, I must admit to being a little upset that the field of view is so focused on the launch area. It's kind of creepy knowing that you are potentially being watched every time you load/unload, and as we've already seen, people and vehicles are easily recognizable. I wonder if it would be possible to angle it out more, so that those that may not want to be on camera could easily avoid the field of view. Otherwise, it seems somewhat intrusive to force us all to be on what is essentially a worldwide live feed as we make use of a public access area. Several other people I know share this concern. __________________

10-14-2007, 05:05 PM	#20
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Finally figured out how to view the feed. Thanks guys for setting this up. I kinda like the field of view seeing as I don't catch enough fish to fear advertising them . On a more serious note, I find myself using the launch in the afternoons and I like the idea of being able to judge the crowds beforehand. Not to mention the tail and trainwrecks that it attracts.. JMO though. Last edited by nmbrinkman; 10-14-2007 at 05:18 PM.

10-11-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Hey look it's the Madscientist in his old Blue boat!

10-11-2007, 01:06 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	No thats dorado50. I can recognize him anywhere!

10-11-2007, 02:54 PM	#5
dmr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 155	Very cool guys. Pretty fast frame rate should be good for high tide carnage shots. IR too.

10-11-2007, 03:07 PM	#6
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Very nice. WTG BWE techies... D50: looks like you went out this morning. What's the report???? More yellow?

10-11-2007, 03:10 PM	#7
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Will we have zoom and pan controls? I'd like to be able to see what rigs other guys are using... Oh yea, and the eye candy, too...

10-11-2007, 07:19 PM	#8
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	How about working on a night vision scope for those early launches...lol Just kidding - looks great!

10-11-2007, 08:16 PM	#9
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	very cool, thanks

10-11-2007, 10:47 PM	#10
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	Glad to hear you guys like it. I like it a lot too. Dave, no zoom or tilt. You're already bored with the static video? You see the ocean you see the waves, can get pretty good idea about the wind too. That's all that matters. And all of you unfortunate souls that have a problem, very sorry but please take your moaning to the "Support" thread. The more details you provide, the better. We're test driving it, we'll figure it all out. This is the LJ webcam parade thread. The rest of you please hang'n in there. We're optimizing the video quality, bandwidth, throughput, all that. We started off with pretty ambitious video resolution size - we want to make sure the webcam server will be able to sustain the load...

10-12-2007, 01:52 PM	#11
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	That's really cool stuff. Now I'll be able to see surf conditions 24/7. Now it will really be hard to get away from it all with this cam in ya face! So my boss don't see me I'll be the guy with the brown bag over my head and around the yak, oh wait .. I am the boss!!! And please none of this while cam is running.

10-13-2007, 09:44 AM	#12
BWE Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 131	Webcam is now available for everyone. If you have a problem viewing it, please check the Webcam Support thread. If you still have a problem after going through the suggestions in the support thread, please report and include as much details as possible - what OS (XP, Vista, Win2000), what browser - type and version (Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0, etc.), specify if you're getting any error message... We'll try to help out. Please let us know what you think.

10-13-2007, 01:24 PM	#15
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	Your right, I'll set here watchin the cam all day and daydream about launching. This is so cool. I love the internet. Mike

10-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#16
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	freakin sweet but when i have all my crap loaded tghe night bfore rain or shine im rollin

10-14-2007, 02:59 PM	#17
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Very cool...thanks. Now we just need an infared camera to see how conditions are at 3:00 a.m.!

10-14-2007, 03:36 PM	#18
nunyabizness1 Maggie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nunya Posts: 126	Very cool! Thanks to OEX, LJ Hotel and Adi for putting this together!