Post-Snowstorm Timelapse with Bright Moon & Stars
The bright moon, the clear skies, and the freshly fallen snow make for a pretty interesting 24-hour time-lapse.
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Change Can Be Hard
We finally had a successful automated upload from the local machine to the YouTube channel and we are pleasantly surprised to be honest. Having had… Read More »Change Can Be Hard
Updating the VT FarmCam Process
I have recently moved all of the software running this project to a single 2023 M3 iMac. This also required making some changes to the… Read More »Updating the VT FarmCam Process
Simple Timelapse Videos and More
This post is an update to one written in 2018 as the process and software used has changed since then.
Over the years I have had requests to share the details of how I do the technical things that power the FarmCam. Below are instructions for using EvoCam to share still images as well as timelapse videos on a website to which you have FTP access.
Unfortunately, EvoCam is no longer being developed so everything in this article will likely focus on Version 5.0 (64-bit preview 3) of the software. At the time of this writing one can still download the software from reputable sites; however, if you cannot find it, email me. I can provide the DMG file, but I do not provide support for the software! EvoCam works only on macOS, and I have tested it up to: macOS Sonoma Version 14.3.1 and current run it on my Apple Silicon (M3) iMac (2023).
Read More »Simple Timelapse Videos and MorePerformance Chores
Decided to finally break down the old bin box. I salvaged what wood was still useful and burned the rest. And had a little fun… Read More »Performance Chores
Spider Squatter
Had to evict the daddy long-leg spider that had set up camp on the camera, blocking much of yesterday’s video.
SpaceX Starlink Launch Captured
The timelapse for 30 July 2023 [3:12 into the video] caught the SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Embedded Livestream
Thanks to everyone who subscribed recently we have unlocked the ability to embed the livestream on the website! Now you can get your Vermont FarmCam… Read More »Embedded Livestream
Autumn Ovine
We have had an unseasonable Autumn with still no sign of a frost. The sheep will not be on pasture much longer and therefore they… Read More »Autumn Ovine
Live Streaming Update
I am still tweaking things behind the scenes, and trying to map out the best way to switch the daylight-only videos to 1280×720 with as little interruption as possible. But being restless means I am always looking for ways to break improve things.