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How does motion work with more than one camera?
Motion is made to work with more than one camera at the same time. The motion.conf file establishes global parameters that apply to all cameras and separate camera.conf files that specify the parameters that apply to each specific camera. The camera.conf files are specified at the bottom of the motion.conf file.
Is it true that photography is all about motion?
If you think about it, it’s funny to talk about movement when discussing photography. Photography is all about stopping motion, capturing split seconds in time. At the core, photography is about recording reality at 1/1000 of a second. Yet, is it this very thing that pushes us to show action?
How are network cameras set up with motion?
Network cameras are set up via the netcam_url parameter. The latest versions of Motion support rtsp format which many cameras now stream. Some users have requested a list of the network cameras that will work with Motion. Since Motion can now process RTSP streams, almost all cameras are supported.
How long does it take to take a picture in stop motion?
For example, some cameras need up to 10 seconds to focus and capture an image. To start and stop the time-lapse recording click the timer symbol and choose Off. Before you start to capture the first frames make sure to select the right camera mode for you. Use a camera mode you feel comfortable with.
Where do I find the motion configuration file?
Motion has a configuration file in the distribution package called motion-dist.conf. When you run ‘make install’ this file gets copied to the /usr/local/etc/motion directory. The configuration file needs to be renamed from motion-dist.conf to motion.conf.
How to stream video to a web browser?
Access each individual camera in a single Python script 2. Grab new frames from each camera 3. Stack them together (either horizontally or vertically) 4. Then output that to your web browser. That should reduce latency. Otherwise it sounds like you’re trying to stream two separate sets of frames out which will certainly slow down the system.
How to embed IP camera live video stream in web page?
This protocol uses port 554, so a port forward/virtual server for this port has to be set up on the router. If you have multiple cameras, you can increase the external port one by one. Once the router has been set up, the video stream of the camera can be accessed at the URL below: Camera 1: rtsp://externapip:554.