IP Camera Videoing

[Codger2]

I have 5 cameras onboard, 1 analog & 4 IPs. I'm able to record from each of the IPs but I would like to shoot a continuous video from 3 different cameras. When I do, I get 3 different videos! Other than removing the Micro SD and using it on my computer to meld all 3 videos into one, is there a way to accomplish this without transferring the SD card back and fourth?

 

[AdmiralS]

I have 5 cameras onboard, 1 analog & 4 IPs. I'm able to record from each of the IPs but I would like to shoot a continuous video from 3 different cameras. When I do, I get 3 different videos! Other than removing the Micro SD and using it on my computer to meld all 3 videos into one, is there a way to accomplish this without transferring the SD card back and fourth?

Install a Network Video Recorder (NVR) on the boat. This would solve your issue.

 

[FIRE]

Depending on the IP cameras you are using you might find a downloadable windows based camera viewer/recorder from the manufacturer. Check out AXIS' website and you will see what I am referring to. Only catch is that it the network recorder software available from a given security camera manufacturer may only be compatible with their cameras.

 

[The Brockerts]

Install a Network Video Recorder (NVR) on the boat. This would solve your issue.

Personally I'd install a NAS device that offers that and a lot more. Check out synology . com. I run a DS415+



The Brockerts

 

[FIRE]

Nice spec - that would work even if a bit of overkill.

 

[AdmiralS]

Personally I'd install a NAS device that offers that and a lot more. Check out synology . com. I run a DS415+



The Brockerts

Completely agree. I run Synology with Surveillance Station at home and on the boat but this is usually a more budget oriented crowd [emoji14]

 

[The Brockerts]

On my Synology NAS I run the following packages:

Packages most people would use and run
Calendar: so my wife and I have a single calendar
CardDav: my address/phone book
Video Station: I have over 10 GB of movies and TV series
Surveillance Station: for security and while driving the boat(engine room and
back cameras)
Photo Station: never store photo's on icloud or google

Probably not used by many people
Cloud station Server: keep things backed up to onedrive
Mailplus Server: mail for logical-energy.com
webstation for Brockert.com
VPN Server
PHP

The Brockerts

 

[Leatherneck]

Check out Blue Iris software.

 

[wkearney99]

Check out Blue Iris software.

The downside to Blue Iris is it bring along a whole other PC, which in turn has it's own babysitting requirements. I've used both and the set-and-forget nature of purpose-built camera NVRs has a lot going for it.

 

[Searios]

I've got Foscam.
POE connections from camera to the Network Video Recorder (NVR), then hard wired to my 4G boat router. Video is available either real time (up to 9 cameras on same screen) or via recordings activated by alarm. This means - it records when a movement or sound threshold is reached.
Well worth the investment.