Tallgrass

Hello, I am a newbie here and to the CCTV world. I need some recommendations. I want to record vehicle accidents at intersections around my cities and then sell the video . Things needed: 1. Remote viewing from a remote computer. 2. E-mail functionality- So i can email the video . Will i need a DVR with a Server built into it? 3. Storage- I have read that i can get a 4Terabyte HD with a DVR fo an additional $600.00.Is this the way to go? Undoubtedly i have missed quite a bit. Any thoughts or links i need to read up on? Any idea or comment welcomed. Thanks in advance.

So I've said what I felt I had to say, and I will say no more regarding this matter. All i am selling is Video Data. Would you like to be able to prove in court you are right and not wrong? Push your personal opinions at the Attorneys. In your view a doctor is a bad person for charging you after you are injured. Right? How far do you want to spread your view out there?

Can anyone recommend a good mini dash DVR? Did some surfing and so may products with bad reviews. Thanks for looking.

Thanks. I was wondering if those i saw at $79.00 were cheapies.

Thanks i will check that out.

That magic will be accomplished by mailing letters to All Personal Injury Attorneys in my metro area.

Great idea. 1.I have a list of all high accident locations and how many per intersection 2.How many will want VIDEO? Big question. 3. I will sign up for prepaid legal service. To get input on the fees to charge 4. Prepaid legal will write my contract(i am dealing with attorneys! eek!) 5.Insurance- Pretty much $500.00 for 1 million in liability policy. 6.Permits- Not sure yet 7. Equipment and setup per location. Estimating at this time $2500.00 8. Recurring costs. Not yet totaled

Thanks for the reply. I guess i wasn't very clear in what i posted. No cameras on public property. First location will likely be at an Olive Garden Restaurant. I can offer them free internet service(T-1 line etc) or Internet service plus dedicate a camera or two as security cameras for them. Might have to just pay them X amount per month.

he will say that ................. he is going to make money. no one is bad mouthing you................... its just the idea........... have you not thought why its not done before have you not thought why its not done before Yes i have thought that and then i think of Zuckberger and Facebook.Where would he be had he not tried it? Smaller dollars for me for sure.

it will take you years to get setup costs back ........ don't know where you are but do you need to be licenced for public space ??? plaintiff defendants ????? is that not if every accident goes to court???? but say you have a camera set up and it records something (in public space) what is stopping the police from requesting footage ....... who pays you then You can badmouth it all you want. An attorney says it is a great idea.I was not looking for commentary on the legal rights at all. I was wanting technical info.

ramming is a bit strong ....... could it just of been a accident in which case would insurance just sort it out. oh I see your idea now ......... your footage turns into work for your attorney is this not just a modern day ambulance chaser .... but with cctv....... and people wonder why insurance goes up How is this ambulance chasing?

it will take you years to get setup costs back ........ don't know where you are but do you need to be licenced for public space ??? plaintiff defendants ????? is that not if every accident goes to court???? but say you have a camera set up and it records something (in public space) what is stopping the police from requesting footage ....... who pays you then Good questions. Might just have to give the police that video. Sure not every accident does.Example: Attorney#1 calls up attorney #2 and says i have video of your client ramming my clients car. Attorney #2 says send me proof! #1 Sends video by email attachment. Attorney #2 see case is unwinnable and tells client to settle. I made $500.00 Gross on that video clip. I can have a 4 camera system and DVR for about $1750.00. Plus shipping and installation costs. http://www.cctvsecuritypros.com/pseco4cainco.html

I have been looking at this DVR. Opinions? Is there a better one? http://www.cctvsecuritypros.com/8chpsefud1di.html Video Inputs: 8 inputs, BNC (1.0Vp-p, 75Ohm) Video Outputs: 1 1080p HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 TV, 1 Spot BNC Audio Inputs: 8 Channel RCA(200-2800mV, 30 Ohm) Audio Outputs: 1 Channel RCA(200-3000mV, 5k Ohm) Compression: H.264 Recording Resolution D1/4CIF, HD1, 2CIF & CIF Encoding: FULL D1 at 30FPS Bit Rate: 32-4096 Kbps Record Mode: Manual, Schedule, MD, Camera Blank/Video Loss, Alarm Trigger Events: Recording, PTZ Movement, Tour, Alarm, Email, Spot Output Motion Detection: 396 Zones (22x18) 1-6 Sensitivity Alarm Inputs: 4/8/16 Channel Relay Output: 1/2/4/All Search Mode: Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detect & Exact Search (Accurate to the Second), Smart Search Playback Function: Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast play, Slow play, Next File, Previous File, Next Camera, Previous Camera, Full Screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Backup Selection, Digital Zoom Backup Modes: Flash Drive/ USB HDD / Network Download RJ-45 Port (10m/100m/1000m) Network Function: HTTP, TCP/IP, UPNP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, Alarm Server, IP Search Remote Operation: Monitor, PTZ Control, Playback, System Setting, File Download, Log Info Hard Drive Interface: 2 SATA Hard Drive Ports

sell public space video ????? hope you have a good budget. how many cameras are needed for your city ??? but your main problem is going to be power and network at each location as this sounds like a private venture I spoke to an attorney and he thought it was a good idea as well. Film high crash intersections and sell the video to plaintiffs and then the defendants also would need to buy the video as well and then i would also draw a fee for a court appearance as witnessing that i was the one that filmed the intersection. I can come up with the power by an arrangement with a restaurant at the intersection. Starting out with only a couple locations at first.I have a list of the high accident locations in my city. Needing education on subject.First pursued this back in the late 90's and equipment has sure came along ways since then. Will need to house all equipment in large metal box attached to building. Any ideas or thoughts? Best equipment to use? Can anyone recommend a brand? Did you ever here of anyone else doing this?