Virtual Fly Tying Sessions
Guys and Gals,
I've been looking into various ways to do virtual tying sessions through the use of a web cam. I've found a pretty good site that uses their software and servers to host a chat room if you would. The thing I ran into most is finding a site where visitors would not have to sign-up or download anything. Just type in your name (or any name for that matter) and your in. This site has it and it also has a pretty large viewing window - something else I had trouble finding. With this - you would be able to see and hear me as I tie a particular pattern.
Also, as I go others could correct me on my mistakes.
I could set up a time and date that I would be able to do this and the first 10 people that sign on would be able to take part in it - it only allows 10 visitors. So far, I've tested it with my son who has a mic and I could hear him and he could hear me and see me tying. If you don't have a mic - you can chat by typing in and clicking on send.
FlyGuy had this going on at flytyingforum with some great interest. So perhaps we can start this here.
Thing is - I'm not promising anything as far as this working since it takes some effort to set it all up the webcam, focus, ect. but I'm willing to give it a try if there is any interest. If it doesn't work - well perhaps it was worth a try. Let me know and I'll pursue it further and perhaps set something up.
If you want - you can pm me.
post edited by steely34 - 2010/12/29 13:27:13
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