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Simple Webcam Page for Trendnet Cameras

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:27:51 -0700

Recently I bought a Trendnet wireless webcam (TV-IP110W to be exact), and I wanted a simple way to put the images online. I didn't want to use a service. I wanted the images to be on my own website. I searched Google and came up with nothing good, so I decided to write it from scratch.

In the camera admin I was able to easily setup the FTP info so the camera automatically uploads the images to my website. (If you have already done this just skip on down to the code) These setting are found under the tab called "Event Server". Just put in the host name, username, password, and enable passive mode. You'll probably use port 21 and the directory be default is set to "/". I set my photos to always upload in a folder called "images". You can do this by going to the "Event Config" tab and set the "Filename Prefix" to "images". You could also setup your FTP account to always filter to the "images" directory. Either way works.

You also need to set the frequency for the upload. This is also under the �Event Config� tab. Click on the item called �Schedule Trigger� and enter the settings for FTP. Check �enable�, set the schedule profile to �always� and the interval to 5 seconds.

Once you have all this setup make sure the uploads are working. The camera will automatically make folders based on the date in this format - yyyymmdd. It stores the images in these folders so you can easily manage your archives. You should get a new image every 5 seconds.

The next step is to create a really basic PHP page that will automatically refresh and show the latest image. I already did that for you!

Here is the code you'll need: webcam.zip.

Upload it to the root directory, browse the file, and you are all set! You can move things around if you like � just make sure to correct the pathing for the image.

If you wonder how the code works it is pretty simple. The meta tag refreshes the page every 5 seconds. (You can change this if you want.) The PHP creates the folder name based on today�s date, and then it pulls the last image in the directory � which is displayed on the page!

Matzel Toff on Martha Stewart

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:20:12 -0700

On Wednesday, April 8th, our clients Abigail Hendel Levy and Phillip Guttman will appear on The Martha Stewart Show. Abby and Phillip are the co-owners of Matzel Toff!, a company that produces toffee and chocolate covered matzah in New York. We worked with them to develop their brand, website, and packaging labels. Tune in to see a cooking segment with Phillip and a question and answer segment with Abby!

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:53:51 -0700

In the spirit of design-related subject matters of our blog I thought this was a perfect item to post...

Make My Logo Bigger Cream

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:35:59 -0700

This is a video from www.whoneedsdesigners.com that every designer will appreciate...

Westview Branding, Website, Photography and More

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:29:16 -0700

We just wrapped up a project that demonstrates the full range of our creative services - branding, print design, photography, page layout, website design/development, illustration, and trade show graphic design. The project was for the Westview neighborhood located in southwest Atlanta.

Check out the website at www.westviewatlanta.com. It features an all CSS based design that runs on an open source CMS. We implemented various modules and Flash slideshows to showcase the neighborhood. All of the photography on the website was shot by us. We also wrote all of the content, which we don't normally do. (We really aren't copywriters!)

For the book we shot photographs of various neighbors to go along with their testimonials. The shots show the neighbors and their homes. Once we had all of the photographs we designed and laid out a book. The book will be used as a marketing tool at the Atlanta Home Show.

Additionally, we designed a bookmark that plays up the "Remembering the past. Creating the future." campaign. The bookmark has an illustrated bungalow on the front and features various facts about the past, present, and future on the back. It will be distributed at the Atlanta Home Show and to people interested in the neighborhood.

For the Atlanta Home Show we created tradeshow graphics that consist of a vinyl banner and two 36 inch x 36 inch display boards. The Home Show attracts more than 30,000 visitors, so the challenge was to make Westview stand out amongst the other neighborhoods. In order to do so we had to make the booth look professional and visually appealing, while working on a shoestring budget.

West Village wins the 2007 ARC 'Developments of Excellence' Award

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:32:52 -0700

The Pacific Group (one of our clients) just won the 2007 ARC 'Developments of Excellence' Award for a LIVE, SHOP, PLAY neighborhood they developed called West Village. For those of you that don't know, West Village is located on the north west side of Atlanta near Smyrna and Vinings. It features a "downtown" area with shopping and restaurants, single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. A lot of time and planning (and money) have gone into making it a success.

Congrats guys for a job well done!!

Check out the West Village website, built by us, at www.westvillagega.com!

Etch a case!

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:47:15 -0700

I made a post a few weeks ago about Etch Studios in L5P. We have been working closely with Richard at Etch to put together some cool concepts that utilize the laser. Our latest project really took full advantage of the lasers capabilities. I have an aluminum laptop case that was begging for some customization!

You can check out the video of the laser in action at: www.etchstudios.com/video/

Why do designers use Apples?!

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:36:30 -0700

This seems to be a real debate these days. The funny thing is almost nobody knows the real reason. I personally grew up using Apples because my mom was a teacher. Every summer the teachers were allowed to bring home a computer, so that is what we had in the house. I bought my first PC when I went to university. This was mainly a decision based on my financial situation at the time. There was no way I could afford to buy myself an Apple!

With that being said over the years I ended up sticking with my PC. A Windows machine is far cheaper than an Apple and they do the exact same thing, so I have never been persuaded to spend the extra cash.

Being designers many people are surprised that we don't use Apples in our office. I always laugh a little bit at this stereotype because nobody ever seems to know why designers use Apples. The most common comment I hear is "Aren't they better at graphics?" Of course my favorite is "Designers like things that look aesthetically pleasing so they buy Apples!" If this really is the case then it is a sad, sad day. Buying a computer for how it looks is like buying an expensive sports car with straight-4. Of course, Apples are generally built well, so I am by all means not saying they are cheap under the hood.

The real reason many designers still use Apples is because the original design programs (Illustrator and Photoshop) put out by Adobe were only available on the Mac. Once something becomes an "industry standard" it is difficult to break. It is even harder to break when people don't know why it was the standard in the first place, so the cycle goes on without anybody questioning it.

In reality today there is no major difference. The lines have slowly blurred over time between Apple and Windows. The operating systems both run on Intel based chips, they can be easily networked together, and files are almost universally interchangeable. The main differences are the way the companies market and promote themselves.

This is an interesting topic for me, so check back and I'm sure to write more!

Make Your Mark Atlanta!

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:03:13 -0700

Atlanta's first laser marking studio has opened its doors! We are working with Richard @ Etch to put together their branding, website, marketing, etc. If you haven't seen or heard of laser marking it is a new fashion statement sweeping across the country. Basically the laser can "tattoo" pretty much anything - including iPods, cell phones, laptops, portfolio cases... you get the idea. It is a unique way to personalize all your belongings. Keep a look out around town for the advertising!!

Contact Etch:
Etch Studios is located in Little 5 Points.
Phone: 404-588-5155
www.etchstudios.com

New Website Coming Soon

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:04:50 -0700

We've been working on updating our website to show our portfolio work in a more organized fashion. We hope to have it up soon, so please check back in the next few weeks to flip through our work.

What can I say, we're just so busy with your work that we don't have time to work on our own!