DP Store Cam: Now Streaming!

[digitalpress]

Watch classic gamers in their natural habitat.

Thanks to my technically superior friends, the old "every 5 seconds" camera broadcasting from the store's central island has been upgraded. It's still not exactly "real-time" but it's pretty smooth and actually faster than my security cameras over the internet!

You can still screen grab, too.

Have fun spying in!

[LiquidPolicenaut]

Hey, that's pretty cool actually! I just saw two random people walk by...not even knowing their were being filmed lol :) Will the camera always be fixed on the arcade cabinets or will you "swivel" it around every now and then?

I really wish I had the chance to go to your store before I moved (moved from NYC to Las Vegas). Regardless, its always fun to see/hear all the new and interesting things that always happen at your store :)

[roushimsx]

What on earth is that man doing to the arcade machine? Looks like he's watched the robot humper sketches one too many times on Robot Chicken.

[11killer11]

And why is that chinese man watching him so much?!

[MrSparkle]

hey cool stuff! Much better waste of time than watching a slow updating image!

[jamespmt]

And why is that chinese man watching him so much?!

hes still watching him!!!

[11killer11]

Either they're in it together or The Man just really wants to play that specific machine.

Let's stay tuned to find out.

[jamespmt]

ok he stopped

[11killer11]

He's really pumped. He's working up a sweat!

[Vectorman0]

Widest stance ever.

--Zero

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I especially like the fact that this streaming feed runs perfectly on my G1 Android phone's web browser.

[CastlevaniaDude]

I was watching earlier, and it looked like Joe was making out with one of his Neo Geo cabs. LOL

[icarwngs55]

I don't like to think I am dumb...but how do I view the camera??

[Cornelius]

Holy out-of-focus, Batman!


I don't like to think I am dumb...but how do I view the camera??

Click the DigitPress banner at the top of the page, then find the link on the left side of your screen.

[otoko]

Hmm... Your camera.. I can see blur!

[RPG_Fanatic]

Holy out-of-focus, Batman!

I thought I might need glasses @_@ hope its fixed tomorrow.

[Hitman Tyler]

Cool Idea Joe.... :) This will come in handy when there are NAVAs for people to watch LIVE. Too bad there isn't any audio...

[Greg2600]

Quite a nifty camera!

[Chainclaw]

It's got to make you a little paranoid when someone bumps this thread at this time of night.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Wow, it actually looks really cool running at night with the store lights off ... the ambience of Piaget Ave. at night with its soft focused street lights is almost hypnotic.

[digitalpress]

I was watching earlier, and it looked like Joe was making out with one of his Neo Geo cabs. LOL

Yeah, I was changing the carts on the "candy" Neo-Geo. I have to get all "up in it" ... then again, maybe I was just making out with it.


I don't like to think I am dumb...but how do I view the camera??

http://www.digitpress.com/webcam.htm

Then just watch.


Holy out-of-focus, Batman!

LISTEN! Customers fuck around with the camera and it gets knocked out of focus. If you ever see that happen, fastest way (and helpful if you don't mind making the call) is to call the store 973-772-1111. Second best is to PM me here. Calling will get it fixed right away though.


Will the camera always be fixed on the arcade cabinets or will you "swivel" it around every now and then?

There's like ten feet of cable attached to the cam, which is located in the center island of the store. It can be moved almost anywhere, but it's not always on our minds when we're working. Again, feel free to call the store for a camera change or suggest here what 'angle' you'd like. I like to point the camera into the island itself but unless it's Maryah or I my team doesn't seem real comfortable with that. My favorite angles are the ones that hit customers at the register.

[Kevincal]

This is/was a brilliant idea. :)

[jcalder8]

This is pretty cool. I can't wait to check it out when the stare is open.

[Gameguy]

LISTEN! Customers fuck around with the camera and it gets knocked out of focus. If you ever see that happen, fastest way (and helpful if you don't mind making the call) is to call the store 973-772-1111. Second best is to PM me here. Calling will get it fixed right away though.
Calling might be expensive for some people, not everyone is that local to you. Some people might have to stick with PMs. :)


Does that ever creep out any customers? Knowing that they're being filmed and broadcast publicly on the internet, that could be scary for some people. Like that guy that was too nervous to ask you to hold games aside and was stuffing them behind something instead. I do like hearing about the store. :-D

[k8track]

Nice work, Joe! I've just added "Flipping off the DP camera" to my bucket list.

Have you had your first webcam flasher yet? Any nips, mams, hoo-hahs, wangs, or shiny butts?

[Nebagram]

Like it. :) I can tell I'm gonna get addicted to this. The afterhours shots are especially cool, dark and moody.

[digitalpress]

Calling might be expensive for some people, not everyone is that local to you. Some people might have to stick with PMs. :)

I understand that, but the days of land lines and pay-per-distance calling are slowly evaporating. Between Vonage and call plans that include unlimited long distance I think a call is a very viable option for a great many people who use the internet. Sure, you can always just PM me but I'm not always there and a call gets immediate results. Just throwin' it out there.


Does that ever creep out any customers? Knowing that they're being filmed and broadcast publicly on the internet, that could be scary for some people.

Quite the opposite. Even with the old "snapshot" style camera we've had here for the last two years I find more people mugging in front of the camera with their cellphone ("hey, can you see me now?").


Have you had your first webcam flasher yet? Any nips, mams, hoo-hahs, wangs, or shiny butts?

Let's hope that day never comes.

[Dan Iacovelli]

just saw somebody leave withsoemthing with out paying(he was by the door doing something and then he walked acroos got a bag and left)
cool thing the web cam, you should also use for security reasons as well.
(btw: sawa strange guy go behind the counter as well was wearing a hat (j/k I know that was you joe))

[poloplayr]

Hmm. Am I really daft or... where is the link to the cam feed?

Thanks

[k8track]

Let's hope that day never comes.
Oh, tish tosh! When a 63-year-old dude of uncertain Eastern European origin casually strolls in, whips open his terrycloth robe in front of the camera and shows the world his Prince Albert, it's a beautiful thing.

[Videogamerdaryll]

Hmm. Am I really daft or... where is the link to the cam feed?

Thanks

http://www.digitpress.com/webcam.htm

I'm currently getting a black screen with red X-live stream so I think it might be down at the moment.

Too early for me to call the store so I hope Joe checks the thread.

[digitalpress]

http://www.digitpress.com/webcam.htm

I'm currently getting a black screen with red X-live stream so I think it might be down at the moment.

Too early for me to call the store so I hope Joe checks the thread.

Yeah, we USUALLY turn the computers off at night, so there won't be a feed before 11 or after 8pm most days. Store is open now, cam is up and running.

[Videogamerdaryll]

Yeah, we USUALLY turn the computers off at night, so there won't be a feed before 11 or after 8pm most days. Store is open now, cam is up and running.


Sweet...Going to check it out now as I think it's really a cool idea..


addded

I see customes..Kid checking out the GBA games case near the front door.....Customers= a good thing..