For New Media, 01/16/2009.

1. Webcams The Past, Present and Future By Alaina Rydzewski New Media January 16, 2009

2. Definition of a Webcam -A camera that sends continuous images or videos to a Web site for display; now more commonly used between people to “chat”

4. Older Webcams

5. Newer Webcams

6. Webcams embedded in laptop screens **Note that the webcams are in the top middle of the screen

7. Skype is one of the most popular usage sites for webcams. All you have to do is visit their homepage, download the software (for free!) and you get a free call, plus all the other benefits of Skype, such as a buddy list. Skype is easy to use and free. .com

8. Questions… *How many of you have and use a webcam? *Is it embedded in your computer? *Do you think webcams are gaining popularity and why?

9. Bibliography http://www.howtosetupwebcam.com/webcamhistory http://www.skype.com http://www.gearlog.com/images/snakecam%202.jpg http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/pro9000_ctg.jpg http://www.intellect.uk.com/images/creative%20webcam%20go%20500x400.jpg