POV Nukking Futness

October 21, 2008

Bill Wade(s)

[ image : mikecogh]

* please note transcript contains denotions that Sue Waters was present however I have been informed by the REAL Sue Waters that she was not;

10:05 frankieforsyth : hey bill!
10:05 frankieforsyth : who else is there?
10:05 frankieforsyth : the light is bad still
10:05 ustreamer-76336 : are you getting paid for this Alex?
10:06 ustreamer-76336 : not the toilet!
10:06 ustreamer-76336 : is it wireless and battery powered
10:06 ustreamer-76336 : cool off to eGay to buy one
10:06 frankieforsyth : is that the head set camera?
10:07 ustreamer-81239 : yes
10:07 frankieforsyth : that’s not bad then given the light
10:07 ustreamer-81239 : MobilizeThis08
10:07 ustreamer-81239 : and also at FutureTelco.net symposium
10:08 ustreamer-81239 : this is the low end camera in dodgy light
10:08 ustreamer-76336 : whats the POV worth?
10:09 ustreamer-81239 : prices here - http://www.ausetraining.com/products/
10:09 ustreamer-76336 : http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-VIOSPORT-POV1-WATERPROOF-HELMET-CAM-CAMERA-POV-1-WP_W0QQitemZ350106319075QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350106319075&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
10:09 ustreamer-76336 : is that the deal?
10:09 ustreamer-81239 : nope
10:10 ustreamer-81239 : this is the deal - http://www.ausetraining.com/products/
10:10 ustreamer-76336 : kk
10:10 ustreamer-76336 : Alex you’re nukking futs
10:10 ustreamer-81239 : it’s a fully wireless live broadcast camera at the lowest end
10:11 ustreamer-81239 : Michael now owns a pair of these - http://www.ausetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/2829696526_e7af09f120_m.jpg
10:11 ustreamer-81239 : built in SD recorder 4GB , battery - no wires
10:11 ustreamer-76336 : $600 bucks!
10:11 ustreamer-76336 : ouch
10:11 ustreamer-76336 : N96 is not much more
10:11 ustreamer-76336 : whats the benefit over a mobile phone
10:12 ustreamer-76336 : or even a PSP with a webcam?
10:12 ustreamer-81239 : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2892129290_f31abb1c6e.jpg?v=0
10:12 ustreamer-81239 : PSP dont come with an AV self powered device
10:12 ustreamer-81239 : they will day
10:12 ustreamer-76336 : but in the hands of kids?
10:12 ustreamer-81239 : your wearing the camera hands free
10:13 ustreamer-76336 : I guess
10:13 ustreamer-81239 : broadcasts live , records to PMP
10:13 ustreamer-76336 : and the capacity of the teacher
10:14 frankieforsyth : ed.au is talking about future technologies at http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=2009 - mind if I provide a link to the recording of this ? Plus you’d be welcome to join the discussions there too.
10:14 ustreamer-81239 : sure….no issues
10:14 frankieforsyth : Seeing it now
10:14 ustreamer-81239 : let the world know
10:14 ustreamer-81239 : this will be the technology that the NMC missed
10:14 frankieforsyth :
10:14 ustreamer-81239 : lets the teacher connect with the student ‘live’ in the workplace
10:15 ustreamer-81239 : brilliant for RPL
10:15 ustreamer-81239 : for live assessment
10:15 ustreamer-76336 : http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Wireless-Helmet-Camera-WebCam-ATC-3K-Takes-4GB-SD_W0QQitemZ160292536041QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160292536041&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A1|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
10:15 ustreamer-76336 : $200 - with 4gig SD
10:15 ustreamer-81239 : example of POV teacher made here - http://www.ausetraining.com/
10:15 ustreamer-76336 : not sure about that price point
10:16 ustreamer-81239 : check out the cam glasses ride filmed by Stehpan Ridgway on his motorcyle
10:16 johnenz : have just sent alex a screen capture of video of ustream reception here in NZ
10:16 johnenz : via email
10:16 frankieforsyth : saw that and it was good
10:16 ustreamer-81239 : cool
10:16 ustreamer-81239 : http://www.ausetraining.com/2008/06/
10:17 ustreamer-81239 : thats a paint teacher doing a semi-unrehearsed video to NTIS coded TP element for students
10:17 ustreamer-81239 : check this out
10:17 ustreamer-81239 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikecogh
10:18 ustreamer-76336 : lol
10:18 ustreamer-76336 : funny pic
10:19 ustreamer-81239 : changing pics
10:19 ustreamer-76336 : so its a pair of servo sunnies with spycam and transmitter
10:19 frankieforsyth : sure
10:20 ustreamer-76336 : neat idea, but have to say … N95/N96 is a bigger piece of kit for similar money
10:20 ustreamer-76336 : for sure, agree with that
10:20 ustreamer-76336 : some good application
10:21 ustreamer-81239 : it’s not a one user technology
10:21 ustreamer-81239 : it’s about a kit that can be mobile that allows mutli-user field of view regarding all forms of cyborgness
10:21 ustreamer-76336 : unless your Zaphod Beetlebrox it is
10:21 ustreamer-81239 : lol
10:22 ustreamer-81239 : or Limitlessness Infinity in SL
10:22 ustreamer-76336 : Yeah theres a great map of cameras around where Orwell lived somewhere
10:22 ustreamer-76336 : but this aint the market place
10:23 frankieforsyth : Much better light and picture
10:23 ustreamer-76336 : make doggie glasses so the Double Bay types can see what their dog is doing all day
10:24 ustreamer-76336 : I have staff that refuse to comment online in kids work - due to privacy - this would scare the crap out of them
10:24 ustreamer-76336 : yeah the back channel sucks
10:25 ustreamer-81239 :
10:25 ustreamer-76336 : it would be great for VET
10:26 ustreamer-76336 : yeah, my name is Sue Waters
10:28 ustreamer-81239 : hi Sue
10:28 ustreamer-5363 : pgpete just joined
10:28 ustreamer-81239 : woo hoo !!
10:28 ustreamer-5363 : where r u ?
10:28 ustreamer-81239 : we are in darwin !!!!
10:28 frankieforsyth : if you log in your name will appear in the text.
10:29 ustreamer-81239 : http://mobilizethis.wikispaces.com/2008_Registration
10:29 johnenz : michael - your looking good
10:29 ustreamer-81239 : 30 degrees
10:29 ustreamer-81239 : beers
10:29 johnenz : emails so last century
10:29 ustreamer-81239 : about to go for swim ( with bats ) and POV underwater
10:30 frankieforsyth : it’s raining here and too cold to swim!
10:31 ustreamer-5363 : Ive never seen ustream before - it looks like a cross between you tube and blair witch!
10:32 frankieforsyth : video within a video!
10:33 ustreamer-5363 : BRB
10:33 frankieforsyth : have fun tomorrow guys, have to go now, tx for the show!
10:37 johnenz : reds were very saturated in the little camera but great for size
10:40 ausetraining : batts a little flai
10:41 ustreamer-81239 : yes…..colours and quality always a question however….sheesh
10:41 ustreamer-81239 : amazing potential
10:41 johnenz : OK - half past midnight here and time to log off. All the best with your prep
10:43 johnenz : nite
10:45 ausetraining : shutting down everybody , thanks for your particiapation nite all