Laurabassam86 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Was wondering what people think to having a camera showing all the antics that go on at ludham bridge??? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I look at the Norfolk Web Cams every morning inc. Blakeney, Wells and Horning whilst having my first cup of tea. I would love to view one at LudhamBridge. Up and down river would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi Laura, I too like webcams, they provide a good weather forecasting tool as well as general interest. I also believe they can generate a lot of web traffic through your website which you can use to market your company so in terms of return for your company it should be well worth the expense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I adore the webcams, for people that can't get to the Broads for whatever reasons they are great for getting a Broads fix. One at Ludham would be excellent, I will phone you in advance though Laura, so that when we cruise through you can switch the ruddy thing off, not a pretty sight seeing me go into panic mode lol Grace 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think that it's a brilliant idea and as Alan said, would get you lots of publiciy for the yard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabassam86 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 We are defo in talks about installing one. I think it would be a fab idea love watching people going through its more so people can also get to see the height of the water as well as all the antics that goes on. haha i bet you would be fine grace lol Laura 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think that would be a good idea and helpful if it was able to show the height gauge for the bridge too. What could be a good idea is to get in touch with Inner Shed – who run www.norfolklive.org – this way you would have a known cost to get it all set up and running, and they would take care of everything from the camera to the software and integration into your website. A bonus of this route would be that you feature in their ‘directory’ of webcams that is slowly growing – you’d have your website linkable through this just like Barnes Brinkcraft do with your logo watermarked over the image. Of course there are many ways to get a webcam viewable to the world, take Herbert Woods which is more akin to a photograph being updated every few seconds – the main thing is how much effort and money you wish to put in to things and balancing what we the viewers may wish for (HD real time streaming video) and what you wish to provide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi Laura a webcam at Ludham Bridge is a great idea. we love watching the antics (or just watching the Broads ) when we are not there so another area to view would be great but also a great asset if showing the bridge clearence. I look forward with anticipation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabassam86 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 19 minutes ago, LondonRascal said: I think that would be a good idea and helpful if it was able to show the height gauge for the bridge too. What could be a good idea is to get in touch with Inner Shed – who run www.norfolklive.org – this way you would have a known cost to get it all set up and running, and they would take care of everything from the camera to the software and integration into your website. A bonus of this route would be that you feature in their ‘directory’ of webcams that is slowly growing – you’d have your website linkable through this just like Barnes Brinkcraft do with your logo watermarked over the image. Of course there are many ways to get a webcam viewable to the world, take Herbert Woods which is more akin to a photograph being updated every few seconds – the main thing is how much effort and money you wish to put in to things and balancing what we the viewers may wish for (HD real time streaming video) and what you wish to provide. Thank you for info LondonRascal will defiantly look them up. Defo want HD the better quality image we can get the better. We are now getting somewhere with our website as the domain name took forever to get but once its set up there will be a link on there to the web cam. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If you can get it in a position to have it able to be swung round for the 3 rivers race turning point a lot of people would be happy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Please, please, pretty please....YES! Yes! YES! Great idea Laura, I hope you go ahead with the CAM ASAP! Iain. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 3 hours ago, Laurabassam86 said: Was wondering what people think to having a camera showing all the antics that go on at ludham bridge??? Hi Laura, The more cameras the better as far as I concerned, ones that show a shot of bridge height boards is even better. Regards Alan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Great Idea the more the merrier.......... I would only use it for the water levels though He He 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanW Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Absolutely superb idea Laura, although we are hirers I love getting my fix when we are not on a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbroadslover Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Totally agree that this is a brilliant idea. It would not only give us all another view to keep an eye on but would also give more insight to the broads for those who are still living in ignorance of the best area in the country. Sincerely hope you will be able to proceed down this line and that your business will be rewarded as a result of the effort and cash that you would be putting in to it. Please do keep us informed of your progress. Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm not so sure about this one. You see, there are those who own their boats and are very experienced at handling them. Then there are those that hire. Being a hirer with experience means approving nods when you get it right and a get out of jail free card when you get it wrong. And then there are my lot.... its like being helmed by the chuckle brothers! I'm not sure I am quite ready to become a star on youtube just yet. As a positive though, you lot will all be sat at home watching the motley crew trying to steer me which means lots of empty moorings.. On second thoughts I like this camera idea - go for it!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Sounds great to me. Well that's Ludham Bridge sorted. Now, where else I wonder. Reedham perhaps? GY would be a must. How about Ranworth, a quick peep to see if there is a mooring place free. Oh! Must not forget Breydon to keep a eye on the mudskippers, or should that read mud skippers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 It occurs to me that this is a tool well worth further expansion perhaps picture in picture might be investigated, The main pic being of the bridge with the height indicator shown in the corner. For example, how usefui would it be if the two bridges at GY were covered and that the Bernie Arms and the Fisherman's Arms showed them (plus of course a note indicating the rough difference allowing for the crossing of Breydon) I for one would really appreciate being able to see Potter clearance from the Pleasure Boat, and the Thurne Lion. Further on in time perhaps with trackers on hire boats and a small screen onboard, A display could tell the skipper whether or not his craft wouldd fass under the bridge he seemed to be approaching, saying "You have clearance to pass under Ludham bridge" or "You may pass under Ludham bridge woth caution" or even "Don't even think about it!". Or maybe I'm just getting carried away!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 59 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: It occurs to me that this is a tool well worth further expansion perhaps picture in picture might be investigated, The main pic being of the bridge with the height indicator shown in the corner. For example, how usefui would it be if the two bridges at GY were covered and that the Bernie Arms and the Fisherman's Arms showed them (plus of course a note indicating the rough difference allowing for the crossing of Breydon) I for one would really appreciate being able to see Potter clearance from the Pleasure Boat, and the Thurne Lion. Further on in time perhaps with trackers on hire boats and a small screen onboard, A display could tell the skipper whether or not his craft wouldd fass under the bridge he seemed to be approaching, saying "You have clearance to pass under Ludham bridge" or "You may pass under Ludham bridge woth caution" or even "Don't even think about it!". Or maybe I'm just getting carried away!!! That MM sounds like a job for our London Rascal, Robin! You are not getting carried away, what you say makes sense for you to return to your home moorings, safely. Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'll stick to being in front of a camera rather than rigging them up... Now..have a look at this link, it is HMS Warrior in Portsmouth. http://www.hmswarrior.org/webcam Clear it is a PTZ (pan zoom tilt) camera which has a set patrol that then stays on an image for 10 seconds. I think this is rather handy as you don;t get someone trying to control it stuck on something of complete disinterest 0- but would you look at the quality and frame rate! Have this sort of thing at Ludham Bridge - 10 seconds on the bridge height, 10 seconds on the bridge you get the idea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's going to chew up your bandwidth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 8 minutes ago, LondonRascal said: I'll stick to being in front of a camera rather than rigging them up... Now..have a look at this link, it is HMS Warrior in Portsmouth. http://www.hmswarrior.org/webcam Clear it is a PTZ (pan zoom tilt) camera which has a set patrol that then stays on an image for 10 seconds. I think this is rather handy as you don;t get someone trying to control it stuck on something of complete disinterest 0- but would you look at the quality and frame rate! Have this sort of thing at Ludham Bridge - 10 seconds on the bridge height, 10 seconds on the bridge you get the idea.. Below decks is something else on Warrior! I can strongly recommend a visit. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: Further on in time perhaps with trackers on hire boats and a small screen onboard, A display could tell the skipper whether or not his craft wouldd fass under the bridge he seemed to be approaching, saying "You have clearance to pass under Ludham bridge" or "You may pass under Ludham bridge woth caution" or even "Don't even think about it!". Or even " When possible make a U TURN !!!!!! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Can we have something more like... Go for it, you have this much gap Dont even think about it You made it! The height gauge says what? Oops 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 This gauge is + or - 6" on a good day! Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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