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http://www.perceptualrobotics.com/livetruelooks/livetruelooks.jsp
I guess no one told them about those rules :)
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VirtualMidway
http://www.virtualmidway.com
I guess no one told them about those rules :)
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VirtualMidway
http://www.virtualmidway.com
Each of those places has signed a consent form. Casino's (in the fine print) inform thier guests that they are being photographed and by staying resign rights.
I've been to Goddard and it's in the security briefing.. and like I said.. the rest I'm sure the people know that they are being recorded and re-boradcast.
Not everyone who rides a coaster realizes they are being photographed I'm sure.. we do.. but we are not everyone.
This is a pointless subject and should be closed at this point..
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MF 2000 - 269 laps
MF 2001 - 85 laps as of (6/20/01)
June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
I've been to Goddard and it's in the security briefing.. and like I said.. the rest I'm sure the people know that they are being recorded and re-boradcast.
Not everyone who rides a coaster realizes they are being photographed I'm sure.. we do.. but we are not everyone.
This is a pointless subject and should be closed at this point..
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MF 2000 - 269 laps
MF 2001 - 85 laps as of (6/20/01)
June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
I think that cams placed like the one already in place is fantastic. If you want a picture on a coaster buy it. I am just thinking that more like the one they have would be cool.
And Red Garter Rob, this is not a pointless subject. Maybe one that you do not wish to partcipate in, but not pointless.
And Red Garter Rob, this is not a pointless subject. Maybe one that you do not wish to partcipate in, but not pointless.
I'd like if they rotated the location of the camera like once each week or something, but I suppose that would involve too much wiring and such. But it would be nice to get different views -- I miss seeing the back of the park! :)
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PO!NT OF VIEW - A Different Look at Roller Coasters
http://www.crosswinds.net/~justmayntz/thrills/
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PO!NT OF VIEW - A Different Look at Roller Coasters
http://www.crosswinds.net/~justmayntz/thrills/
Being the curious person that I am, I e-mailed Perceptual Robotics to find out the scoop. Here was the response:
"Thanks for your interest in our systems. Your topic of discussion is a gray
area and each customer of ours treats it a bit differently. The
conservative angle is our customers who have restricted the zoom on the
camera so that you can't recognize individual people. Universal Studios has
some verbiage on the back of tickets that is a disclaimer. The liberal
angle (like the Hard Rock Hotel) is full knowledge. They are very active
about promoting the camera's presence. They also have a sign at the
entrance of the pool stating "by entering this area you are condoning the
fact that your image can be viewed by people on the Internet."
The general rule is to follow the expectation of privacy. If you are in a
public place, you expect people to be able to watch you -- whether it be in
person or via a web camera. If you take a picture of someone with a Kodak
camera and use the image for monetary gain - that's a different story. You
would definitely need consent. It's not illegal to take pictures of people
in public places...it's only when the use of the photo goes beyond personal
that there is question. We also strongly advise customers to not allow
private areas (ie back yards, in windows) in view of the camera. Our
software allows us to limit views in specific areas to avoid such problems.
And even with all of that said, there is no legal case to reference as of
yet. We advise our customers to follow their own standards within reason so
that they are comfortable."
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VirtualMidway
http://www.virtualmidway.com
"Thanks for your interest in our systems. Your topic of discussion is a gray
area and each customer of ours treats it a bit differently. The
conservative angle is our customers who have restricted the zoom on the
camera so that you can't recognize individual people. Universal Studios has
some verbiage on the back of tickets that is a disclaimer. The liberal
angle (like the Hard Rock Hotel) is full knowledge. They are very active
about promoting the camera's presence. They also have a sign at the
entrance of the pool stating "by entering this area you are condoning the
fact that your image can be viewed by people on the Internet."
The general rule is to follow the expectation of privacy. If you are in a
public place, you expect people to be able to watch you -- whether it be in
person or via a web camera. If you take a picture of someone with a Kodak
camera and use the image for monetary gain - that's a different story. You
would definitely need consent. It's not illegal to take pictures of people
in public places...it's only when the use of the photo goes beyond personal
that there is question. We also strongly advise customers to not allow
private areas (ie back yards, in windows) in view of the camera. Our
software allows us to limit views in specific areas to avoid such problems.
And even with all of that said, there is no legal case to reference as of
yet. We advise our customers to follow their own standards within reason so
that they are comfortable."
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VirtualMidway
http://www.virtualmidway.com
Maybe we should start a campaign to get more cameras!!!!
I would just like the ability to daydream about other areas of the park!
I would just like the ability to daydream about other areas of the park!
I believe that the camera would be great on top of the power tower! I want to see MF and MXL200!! Not just the raptor!
I really think the webcam is fine where it's at...I wish it would focus during the nighttime hours though, it always looks so blurry
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Matt - Skull Man of the Elite Eight
I stay crunchy...even in milk!
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Matt - Skull Man of the Elite Eight
I stay crunchy...even in milk!
The focus problem at night is probably not fixable where it is. Too much light in some areas and none in others. The camera has no idea what to focus on.
Wouldn't the camera be fixed-focus, so there would be no difference at focusing at night? Maybe it just doesn't handle bright light so well (lens flare and such)
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A bad day at CP is better than a good day at work.
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A bad day at CP is better than a good day at work.
I think the cam would look good on Mean Streak facing the front of the park. I don't think it would look good on PT or MF because it might be too high and you wouldn't be able to see people and details as good. The location on DD right now looks good. It is a perfect view of Raptor.
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JPointer - Bright Man of the Elite Eight
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JPointer - Bright Man of the Elite Eight
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