[meteorite-list] LIVE video feed of the auction

From: Michael Gilmer <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:46:31 -0500
Message-ID: <AANLkTinvnn+rGR-rxidvcov9r79ua3Os9v542mQSFScq_at_mail.gmail.com>

Depending on the hall's location, there might be an open Wi-Fi network
in an adjacent building or business. Unencrypted public networks are
all over the place now. Hotels, McDonalds, Starbucks, even some auto
mechanic shops have it.





On 1/23/11, Ruben Garcia <mrmeteorite at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Eric, I was using WiFi when you viewed the live feed, so if the
> strength is sufficient it will work. However, a direct connection is
> better no doubt. We will wait to get confirmation from Mike about
> internet at the hall and take it from there. If there is none I will
> try to somehow get a wireless broadband connection. We are too close
> to fail now!
>
>
>
> On 1/22/11, Meteorites USA <eric at meteoritesusa.com> wrote:
>> Ruben, a Broadband connection through Verizon Wireless, or another
>> carrier will work. There might be some lag, but the speeds are fast
>> enough to stream low resolution audio/video. Bandwidth or data charges
>> might apply depending on carriers. WiFi of course would be good but
>> might not be reliable for streaming video, depends again on the strength
>> of signal and speed of the connection. A direct connection to a 10MBS
>> (or faster) land line broadband connection is ideal.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> On 1/22/2011 9:27 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I think there may be a way to do this even without High Speed internet
>>> at the Hall , via a cell phone connection. I will look into this.
>>> Anyone else have any idea's? Please let me know.
>>>
>>> On 1/22/11, Michael Blood<mlblood at cox.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Great work, Ruben,
>>>> But I somehow doubt that the VFW hall has high speed
>>>> (or ANY) internet hookup.
>>>> I can call them....
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 1/22/11 8:00 PM, "Ruben Garcia"<mrmeteorite at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>
>>>>> I just sent Michael Blood the confirmation that I was able to test a
>>>>> "live feed" with Eric (MeteoritesUSA) watching from California and it
>>>>> works fine!
>>>>>
>>>>> However, I only tested using my laptop camera and a cheap mic (not my
>>>>> Hi-Def Canon and expensive mic) but Eric said it looked and sounded
>>>>> good.
>>>>>
>>>>> So worst case scenario we can do that. I do however want to ultimately
>>>>> use my good camera and mic. (Still working on it!)
>>>>>
>>>>> Long story short I will be broadcasting "Live from the Auction and
>>>>> possibly the Birthday Bash!" ....assuming all parties agree and there
>>>>> is high speed Internet at each place!
>>>>>
>>>>> Once all involved are in agreement I will post how to watch each "live
>>>>> feed" during the show!"
>>>>>
>>>>> Who knows, maybe we can do a live feed from a room or two also..
>>>>>
>>>>> Are you ready to (Space) Rock? I am!
>>>>>
>>>>> Ruben Garcia
>>>>>
>>>>> Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net
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>
> --
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>
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>
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