Welcome to the first edition of the Security Cameras and CCTV Practices Blog Carnival. Through this blog carnival, we hope to collaborate with other bloggers in the physical security industry and showcase some of their articles while building relationships.
If you are a professional in the CCTV field, we want to hear from you! Your articles can have the chance to reach a larger audience if they are chosen to appear on our monthly blog carnival. To submit one of your already posted articles, use the carnival submission form here.
The following is an example of what our monthly blog carnival posts will look like. You can view the carnival here: Security Cameras and CCTV Practices
Posted In: CCTV Security Cameras
Analog vs. Digital Resolution – TV Lines (TVL) vs. Pixels posted at The CCTV Blog
“Many people do not know the differences between Analog and Digital Resolution as pertaining to security cameras. Everyone knows that a “digital camera,” such as the one you use to capture your toddler’s first steps, captures images in digital format, but most aren’t familiar with analog resolution at all. This article by the techs over at Apex CCTV should clear up any misconceptions.”
Posted In: Digital Video Recorders
PC Based DVRs vs. Standalone DVRs posted at The CCTV Blog
“The choice between a PC Based DVR and Standalone DVR is often a difficult decision. One has to weigh his or her options between cost effectiveness, flexibility, expandability and performance before purchasing. The points & suggestions in this article should help clarify the benefits of each system.”
Posted In: Software
GeoVision vs. AVerMedia Software Overview posted at The CCTV Blog
“GeoVision and AVerMedia are two of the largest players in the CCTV Surveillance world and both produce quality DVRs and software to manage them. The decision to go with one or the other is not an easy one, but Apex CCTV has written a comparison article that will explain some of the pros and cons of each.”
Posted In: Surveillance Practices
How to Know if You Are Being Monitored Covertly posted at The CCTV Blog
“Counter surveillance measures can be just as important as physical security monitoring. For those out there that sometimes feel like you are being monitored, perhaps you are! This read demonstrates some techniques used to covertly monitor others & shows you a few different devices to keep an eye out. There can be anything from pens that are actually security camera DVRs to sprinkler heads that are actually cameras!”
Posted In: Training & Informational Videos
Common Network Troubleshooting & Information Gathering Commands posted at The CCTV Blog
“Common commands like “ping,” “tracert” and “ipconfig /all” are all well known to the “nerd” community, but many CCTV Do-It-Yourselfers and newbies don’t have any idea how to troubleshoot their network issues when trying to setup an IP-based security system. This video, again from the techs at Apex CCTV, demonstrates how to find your IP address, or default gateway, and introduces several useful network troubleshooting commands along the way.”
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October 21st, 2009 at 11:41 am
This is a pretty cool idea – I’ll see if my guys can dig up some content. You’ll be hearing back!
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:51 am
As long as it is in good taste, sure.
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Great idea!
October 26th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I’m looking forward to seeing what this brings in.