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Old 03-24-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Webcam + Camera = Cool

Finally got the 2 pictures I've been wanting during our trip to Playa last week.

First, the "live" shot on the beach in front of the webcam:



Next, the shot from the webcam a moment later:



Trip report to follow shortly!
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Okay,
how did you do that??
We will be standing there in 3 days, and would like our kids at home to be able to capture our picture on the webcam too.
I have tried to right click and copy the webcam, but can't figure out how to do it.
HELP
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By hitting the Printscreen button on your keyboard, you place your entire desktop into memory. Then go into powerpoint, or word, or Paint, and hit CTRL-V, or Paste, and the whole screen will be placed on the document.

The trick is training someone else how to do it, and getting the timing right!
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That works and is a bit easier than another means I tried!
thanks,,
Hope I can have the same great pictures in a few days!
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I actually captured that same shot of you that day. I was practicing because my daughter was there at 5:00 that afternoon. I didn't think I've ever know who I was watching on the camera
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We were only in front of the camera for a couple of minutes, so that's pretty neat that you saw us!
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I found the picture I have of you!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24...obfromIowa.jpg
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Thanks for sharing that, it's neat to know that someone was watching our little moment!
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Hey, I saw that as well!

I guess you never know who is watching.

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I also wondered how that was done, thank you , I am going to try it.
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By hitting the Printscreen button on your keyboard, you place your entire desktop into memory. Then go into powerpoint, or word, or Paint, and hit CTRL-V, or Paste, and the whole screen will be placed on the document.

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OK I did the above and it worked, it was so much fun, but now how do I get it into a reply or a thread?
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OK I did the above and it worked, it was so much fun, but now how do I get it into a reply or a thread?
Just sent you a PM with instructions on how-to post images on Playa.Info.
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Slimabob - this gets two thumbs up on the cool factor!

I danced nekkid' in front of the webcam for 20 minutes last time I was in playa, hoping someone would see me at random. No luck. (Or at least no one admitted it!)
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Stewart, I don't see any poles around the webcam for you to dance around. Just want to make sure you are comfortable.
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Just sent you a PM with instructions on how-to post images on Playa.Info.
Can't wait to try, thank you so much for the very concise info.
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