[ubuntu-uk] Myth with Cam in

[Rob Beard]

Cornelius Mostert wrote:
> Hallo all
>
> I was wondering if Myth / MythBuntu can be setup to grab Vid in from a 
> Videocam and then send it out over the local network LIVE??
>
> Setup I guess will be
> - VidCam connected to a PC/Laptop (Myth-server)
> - Myth-server connected to Lan (wireless or not)
> - Myth-client/s connected to Lan (wireless or not)
>
> Would Myth also be able to store the incoming stream??
>
> It would be my first play with Myth so please be gentle...
>
I'd assume so if the camera supports Video 4 Linux.  I would guess it 
would work in a similar way as capturing from an analogue input on a TV 
card in MythTV.  If not you might want to look at alternatives such as VLC.

Rob