Need advice

G G · 06-17-2013, 06:11 PM

I am having a family reunion later this month and want to stream it live from my laptop computer as we have family in far off places that can't make it and would like to at least pop in and see us. What is the best service to do this for free?

G G · 06-17-2013, 06:14 PM

I see that Stickam went out of business.

G G · 06-17-2013, 06:50 PM

a couple of tin cans a some string?

emopunker2004 · 06-17-2013, 06:53 PM

Would Skype work in a pinch? Just throwing ideas out for ya as I'm clueless about this stuff

Coach Deg · 06-17-2013, 06:55 PM

I used Skype for my wedding.

G G · 06-17-2013, 06:56 PM

It appears that group calls are a premium service Justin

G G · 06-17-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Deg

I used Skype for my wedding.

It looks like that is a premium thing now or am I missing something?

Coach Deg · 06-17-2013, 07:00 PM

It was 5 yrs ago. We skyped to 2 computers. Maybe if they log in with same id? ( just thought, out of my knowledge. How many places you need to Skype to?

kelmac07 · 06-17-2013, 07:05 PM

I can assist with sending tin cans and string Greg.

G G · 06-17-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Deg

It was 5 yrs ago. We skyped to 2 computers. Maybe if they log in with same id? ( just thought, out of my knowledge. How many places you need to Skype to?

It's hard to say. Last year we had about 5 or 6 connect with Stickam.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I can assist with sending tin cans and string Greg.

Nah it's okay cause you would just send a little bit of string and cans and a bunch of dang cigars anyway.

kelmac07 · 06-17-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by G G

Nah it's okay cause you would just send a little bit of string and cans and a bunch of dang cigars anyway.

Just cans and strings...honest injun.

NCRadioMan · 06-17-2013, 07:13 PM

Veetle is great! I stream Doctor Who there often.

Oh, and Justin.tv is another good one.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 06-17-2013, 07:22 PM

Based on your first post it sounds like you want to stream audio/video. Do you need two way communication for this or do you just want a provide a video stream?

I recommend Veetle for pure streaming. If you want 2-way communication then things get a bit more complicated.

You could also do a twitter/instagram hashtag so people can follow photos and comments online. This could be a fun and an easy alternative to setting up video.

G G · 06-17-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

Based on your first post it sounds like you want to stream audio/video. Do you need two way communication for this or do you just want a provide a video stream?

I recommend Veetle for pure streaming. If you want 2-way communication then things get a bit more complicated.

You could also do a twitter/instagram hashtag so people can follow photos and comments online. This could be a fun and an easy alternative to setting up video.

Yeah, audio and video if doable, but audio and video from my end only would be okay too, doesn't have to be two way. will check out veetle

G G · 06-17-2013, 07:55 PM

Veetle will do it nicely. Thanks a ton.

emopunker2004 · 06-17-2013, 08:00 PM

forgop · 06-18-2013, 12:47 AM

FaceTime maybe if wifi access is available???

06-18-2013, 12:48 AM

Or a google + hangout?

06-17-2013, 06:11 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Need advice I am having a family reunion later this month and want to stream it live from my laptop computer as we have family in far off places that can't make it and would like to at least pop in and see us. What is the best service to do this for free?

06-17-2013, 06:14 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Need advice I see that Stickam went out of business.

06-17-2013, 06:50 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Need advice a couple of tin cans a some string?

06-17-2013, 06:53 PM	#4
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Need advice Would Skype work in a pinch? Just throwing ideas out for ya as I'm clueless about this stuff __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

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Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Need advice I used Skype for my wedding.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Need advice It appears that group calls are a premium service Justin

06-17-2013, 07:00 PM	#8
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Need advice It was 5 yrs ago. We skyped to 2 computers. Maybe if they log in with same id? ( just thought, out of my knowledge. How many places you need to Skype to?

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Need advice I can assist with sending tin cans and string Greg. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Need advice Veetle is great! I stream Doctor Who there often. Oh, and Justin.tv is another good one. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust. Last edited by NCRadioMan; 06-17-2013 at 07:21 PM.

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Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Need advice Based on your first post it sounds like you want to stream audio/video. Do you need two way communication for this or do you just want a provide a video stream? I recommend Veetle for pure streaming. If you want 2-way communication then things get a bit more complicated. You could also do a twitter/instagram hashtag so people can follow photos and comments online. This could be a fun and an easy alternative to setting up video.

06-17-2013, 07:55 PM	#15
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Need advice Veetle will do it nicely. Thanks a ton.

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emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Need advice __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

06-18-2013, 12:47 AM	#17
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Need advice FaceTime maybe if wifi access is available???

06-18-2013, 12:48 AM	#18
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need advice Or a google + hangout?