I am creating a blog on web cams largely because they can be such a great tool for our physician community. Several physicians have uploaded their questions for presidential candidates using a web cam and realized that it can actually be pretty easy to do.
To open up the world of Internet video to those of you who have yet to travel down this path, I thought I'd provide a few web sites for reviews of cameras and a few sites for easy instructions on how to use web cams.
Reviews - stick with the granddaddy of all tech product review sites...CNet. It's hard to go wrong with a Logitech or Creative product. Most will run between $40 and $100 these days. Check Amazon.com for pricing and additional reviews.
How to Use - Most Webcams now come in an easy to use USB format. There is likely software (a 'driver') included that you must install before installing the device. Beyond the basic installation, however, there can be nuances for configuring elements like lighting and sound. Here are a few sites to reference: Cowboy Frank; MyLiveCam and CNet.
If you want to test out your new webcam or ask me questions about uploading video questions etc, please feel free to comment to this blog post and I will be happy to help get you started.
