Students Looking for ASL buddies - Page 5

**KristinaB** · 05-29-2010, 05:16 PM

I too have the webcam that SallyLou mentioned. It's a really good camera and does a great job. I got mine on sale at Best Buy and only paid $80 for it.

Hutt5asl · 05-30-2010, 03:48 PM

I'm using a Logitech C600 which cost me around $50. It works great for my use... for making videos of ASL, and for using it on Skype. Nice clear picture & videos...

natty_4ever · 05-30-2010, 05:21 PM

I have Skype as well, but I'd probably be a little nervous to sign with some of you seasoned signers! I'm a deafie that's totally new at ASL, so if anyone would be patient enough, I'd be okay with signing with you all.

I'll add people later tonight if I get on, and if you said you'd be willing to talk to a beginner! You can PM me your username if you don't want it on the forum too and if you will be slow signing to me.

Berry · 05-30-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natty_4ever

I have Skype as well, but I'd probably be a little nervous to sign with some of you seasoned signers! I'm a deafie that's totally new at ASL, so if anyone would be patient enough, I'd be okay with signing with you all.

I'll add people later tonight if I get on, and if you said you'd be willing to talk to a beginner! You can PM me your username if you don't want it on the forum too and if you will be slow signing to me.

Those who have been better signers than I have always been patient with me. I find it no burden to be patient with anyone who wishes to put the effort into learning. What has been given freely should not be hoarded.

Hutt5asl · 05-30-2010, 07:35 PM

Very well said Berry!!

ASLGAL · 05-31-2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the cam tips.
I purchased one that had , skype, listed on the box.
I set up, but go figure, on a Monday/Holiday no one was on :-)
As I was setting it up I was not really thrilled with the tracking movement or how it uses light - sheesh! I looked seasoned(old) - we shall see how it does with an actual vid-call.

I will be trying later.

ASLGAL · 05-31-2010, 04:12 PM

Well, tried the cam, it will go back. Ratz.

Thanks for trying to Skype with me wintermagnolia. It was great to meet you and I hope we can meet again once I get a better camera.

***naisho*** · 05-31-2010, 04:58 PM

Let me know sometime if you want to get the cam session going if that's what you're testing. I am not fully proficient nor fluent in ASL though.

Hutt5asl · 06-01-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASLGAL

Well, tried the cam, it will go back. Ratz.

Just a thought... Have you tried to fiddle with the settings, like the exposure, the gain, etc.?

ASLGAL · 06-02-2010, 11:30 AM

I am very novice when it comes to computer cameras.
I did try to adjust it while connected with wintermagnolia, she was seeing just a blur when I started signing. Frustrating.

Maybe I will unpack it and try again before buying a new one.

Thanks for suggestions, I need all the help I can get :-)

**KristinaB** · 06-02-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASLGAL

I am very novice when it comes to computer cameras.
I did try to adjust it while connected with wintermagnolia, she was seeing just a blur when I started signing. Frustrating.

Maybe I will unpack it and try again before buying a new one.

Thanks for suggestions, I need all the help I can get :-)

I found mine, when it was really blurry, was just not a good enough camera with the pixel rate and all. (I don't know much at all. Had suggestions from Chevy57 and Dismal Shadow for my P3 and it's great with all my video chat "stuff".

Hutt5asl · 06-02-2010, 01:36 PM

Mine was originally showing a blur when I signed as well... but my son adjusted the exposure, and especially the "gain" and it took all the blur away. What kind of webcam do you have?

**KristinaB** · 06-02-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hutt5asl

Mine was originally showing a blur when I signed as well... but my son adjusted the exposure, and especially the "gain" and it took all the blur away. What kind of webcam do you have?

I did have the $30 Logitech QuickCam Chat and it was terrible! Everything had to be in "super-slo-mo" just so it wasn't blurry. There were no setting to be able to change. Now, I have the $100 (I got it on sale for $80) Logitech Webcam Pro 9000. It is wonderful.

ASLGAL · 06-02-2010, 07:10 PM

The one I picked up is a GearHead QuickWeb Cam. It had all of the vidchat sites listed. I did get it back out and tried to adjust some of the settings but it still looks blurry to me and I think was worse for someone viewing it.

I didn't see anything about 'gain' could it be listed some other way?

I think I will return this one and buy one suggested by you folks.

***naisho*** · 06-02-2010, 09:14 PM

Try turning down the exposure level / gain / ambient before returning it back. It should be called something along those lines. The exposure is what causes the slowdown in cameras, the less you have it turned up on, the more clear your video will be. Brightness and Contrast are something else not related to this.

Other than that, that's the only real reason I can think of for the blurring cause.

I saw your Cam has a maximum recording resolution of 352x278, if it's the WC330I model number.

This may contribute to a small factor as well. Generally speaking, the larger you go the better the camera is.
Here are some 1:1 scaled sizes to give you an idea of the difference between resolutions:

320x240 resolution (lowest standard, 360p on youtube)

640x480 resolution (480p on youtube)

And the rest are higher resolutions, 1280x720 or up (720p on youtube) so hopefully that gives you an idea.
http://www.bonanza.org/Media/images/...l_1280x720.jpg
Didn't want to put the picture in here because it'll be huge.

Hutt5asl · 06-02-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristinaB

I did have the $30 Logitech QuickCam Chat and it was terrible! Everything had to be in "super-slo-mo" just so it wasn't blurry. There were no setting to be able to change. Now, I have the $100 (I got it on sale for $80) Logitech Webcam Pro 9000. It is wonderful.

Yeah, mine is the Logitech C6000 and it's great! I got it on sale for $50 (reg. $60)...

ASLGAL · 06-06-2010, 03:11 PM

My husband picked up a LifeCam VX3000 for me today.
I am installed and I think this one will be fine. Not quite 2mpix, only 1.3, but much much better.

Now to grab some time to meet you all on skype :-)

**Smithtr** · 06-10-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hutt5asl

You are so very welcome!! I really enjoyed it. I'm really trying to get on Skype as much as I can, but as I've posted before... my schedule gets kinda crazy. Haha!

I was supposed to chat with Travis last night on Skype, and the battery on my wireless mouse died! UGH! Couldn't use my computer until I got some new batteries this morning... Sheesh! LOL

Wow I am surprised hope be you new wireless mouse. Hope be you I can add for who need to appointment and set up for new encourage you. I wish be you more increase sign langauge

gregg · 06-12-2010, 08:43 PM

I'm an ASL student . . . Just finished my first 4 weeks of ASL class here at Southern IL University in Carbondale, IL. I'd love to practice with anyone on Skype...I just have to warn you, I'm still learning and am not great at ASL yet.

My Skype name is kb9dbc

Thanks!
Gregg

**Smithtr** · 06-12-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregg

I'm an ASL student . . . Just finished my first 4 weeks of ASL class here at Southern IL University in Carbondale, IL. I'd love to practice with anyone on Skype...I just have to warn you, I'm still learning and am not great at ASL yet.

My Skype name is kb9dbc

Thanks!
Gregg

I add for you skype

karnott57 · 06-17-2010, 12:40 AM

Anyone in the Oklahoma City area? I am an ASL ITP student looking for someone to practice with.

I have a webcam, and Skype, but the computer it's on isn't working...grrrr Hopefully I'll get it up and running soon and I would like to get in on the Skype chats.

alaskangirl · 06-25-2010, 04:59 PM

Hey there, I know this is kind of an old post, but I would love to chat with you online if at all possible. I have Live Messenger but I can get Skype if I have to. Please let me know what you think! Thanks so much!

**Bottesini** · 06-25-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaskangirl

Hey there, I know this is kind of an old post, but I would love to chat with you online if at all possible. I have Live Messenger but I can get Skype if I have to. Please let me know what you think! Thanks so much!

This is a sticky thread that is good all the time.

You need to have Skype and then put it up here or contact other students who are wanting to practice.

**Smithtr** · 06-25-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

This is a sticky thread that is good all the time.

You need to have Skype and then put it up here or contact other students who are wanting to practice.

@alaskangir,

I can you learn how practice ASL, you can skype add for me, let know me Pm

I am skill ASL

Oracle · 06-26-2010, 06:26 PM

I also would like to participate, Sundays are usually good for me, but i work from home and am logged into skype pretty much all day every day! Would love some help, I have had a few classes but it has been a while, and I fear long enough I have forgotten quite a bit.

P.S. For any wanting to add me, my skype is oracleslowbrow! I welcome any and all who do want to sign or even just chat, as I said, I am on the computer ALOT!

**Smithtr** · 06-26-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oracle

I also would like to participate, Sundays are usually good for me, but i work from home and am logged into skype pretty much all day every day! Would love some help, I have had a few classes but it has been a while, and I fear long enough I have forgotten quite a bit.

P.S. For any wanting to add me, my skype is oracleslowbrow! I welcome any and all who do want to sign or even just chat, as I said, I am on the computer ALOT!

I add for you

I do it skype for you I help you teach sign language

3cats · 06-28-2010, 09:35 PM

I would also like to participate. Still very much a beginner... Please be patient!

I just got Skype. Let me know when the best time is, and that you're from AllDeaf when you contact me.

threecats06 <--Skype name

**Smithtr** · 06-29-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3cats

I would also like to participate. Still very much a beginner... Please be patient!

I just got Skype. Let me know when the best time is, and that you're from AllDeaf when you contact me.

threecats06 <--Skype name

i add for you

i can do it

Pryce · 07-02-2010, 04:58 PM

hi im new to this website, but i am looking for someone to help me practice ASL. i am not deaf or hoh but i really really want to learn. i have been following Dr. Vicars lessons online but because i dont actually know anyone who is deaf i dont know if i am practicing right. so if anyone would be interested in helping me practice i would love to talk to you.

oh and my skype name is pryce08

**Smithtr** · 07-02-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pryce

hi im new to this website, but i am looking for someone to help me practice ASL. i am not deaf or hoh but i really really want to learn. i have been following Dr. Vicars lessons online but because i dont actually know anyone who is deaf i dont know if i am practicing right. so if anyone would be interested in helping me practice i would love to talk to you.

oh and my skype name is pryce08

I add for you skype

I am professional ASl great wink I can help you

I hope be you improve skill asl

05-30-2010, 03:48 PM	#122 (permalink)
Hutt5asl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 559	I'm using a Logitech C600 which cost me around $50. It works great for my use... for making videos of ASL, and for using it on Skype. Nice clear picture & videos... __________________ Lauren Hearing...and always learning! Terp-to-be! My Videos / My Blog

05-30-2010, 07:35 PM	#125 (permalink)
Hutt5asl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 559	Very well said Berry!! __________________ Lauren Hearing...and always learning! Terp-to-be! My Videos / My Blog

05-31-2010, 12:43 PM	#126 (permalink)
ASLGAL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 763	Thanks for the cam tips. I purchased one that had , skype, listed on the box. I set up, but go figure, on a Monday/Holiday no one was on :-) As I was setting it up I was not really thrilled with the tracking movement or how it uses light - sheesh! I looked seasoned(old) - we shall see how it does with an actual vid-call. I will be trying later. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" ~ Edmund Burke~ "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser" ~ Socrates ~

05-31-2010, 04:12 PM	#127 (permalink)
ASLGAL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 763	Well, tried the cam, it will go back. Ratz. Thanks for trying to Skype with me wintermagnolia. It was great to meet you and I hope we can meet again once I get a better camera. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" ~ Edmund Burke~ "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser" ~ Socrates ~

06-02-2010, 11:30 AM	#130 (permalink)
ASLGAL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 763	I am very novice when it comes to computer cameras. I did try to adjust it while connected with wintermagnolia, she was seeing just a blur when I started signing. Frustrating. Maybe I will unpack it and try again before buying a new one. Thanks for suggestions, I need all the help I can get :-) __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" ~ Edmund Burke~ "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser" ~ Socrates ~

05-29-2010, 05:16 PM	#121 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,855	I too have the webcam that SallyLou mentioned. It's a really good camera and does a great job. I got mine on sale at Best Buy and only paid $80 for it.

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05-30-2010, 05:21 PM	#123 (permalink)
natty_4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 351	I have Skype as well, but I'd probably be a little nervous to sign with some of you seasoned signers! I'm a deafie that's totally new at ASL, so if anyone would be patient enough, I'd be okay with signing with you all. I'll add people later tonight if I get on, and if you said you'd be willing to talk to a beginner! You can PM me your username if you don't want it on the forum too and if you will be slow signing to me.

05-31-2010, 04:58 PM	#128 (permalink)
*naisho* Forum Disorders M.D.,Ph.D Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 6,267	Let me know sometime if you want to get the cam session going if that's what you're testing. I am not fully proficient nor fluent in ASL though.

06-02-2010, 01:36 PM	#132 (permalink)
Hutt5asl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 559	Mine was originally showing a blur when I signed as well... but my son adjusted the exposure, and especially the "gain" and it took all the blur away. What kind of webcam do you have? __________________ Lauren Hearing...and always learning! Terp-to-be! My Videos / My Blog

06-02-2010, 07:10 PM	#134 (permalink)
ASLGAL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 763	The one I picked up is a GearHead QuickWeb Cam. It had all of the vidchat sites listed. I did get it back out and tried to adjust some of the settings but it still looks blurry to me and I think was worse for someone viewing it. I didn't see anything about 'gain' could it be listed some other way? I think I will return this one and buy one suggested by you folks. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" ~ Edmund Burke~ "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser" ~ Socrates ~

06-02-2010, 09:14 PM	#135 (permalink)
*naisho* Forum Disorders M.D.,Ph.D Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 6,267	Try turning down the exposure level / gain / ambient before returning it back. It should be called something along those lines. The exposure is what causes the slowdown in cameras, the less you have it turned up on, the more clear your video will be. Brightness and Contrast are something else not related to this. Other than that, that's the only real reason I can think of for the blurring cause. I saw your Cam has a maximum recording resolution of 352x278, if it's the WC330I model number. This may contribute to a small factor as well. Generally speaking, the larger you go the better the camera is. Here are some 1:1 scaled sizes to give you an idea of the difference between resolutions: 320x240 resolution (lowest standard, 360p on youtube) 640x480 resolution (480p on youtube) And the rest are higher resolutions, 1280x720 or up (720p on youtube) so hopefully that gives you an idea. http://www.bonanza.org/Media/images/...l_1280x720.jpg Didn't want to put the picture in here because it'll be huge.

06-06-2010, 03:11 PM	#137 (permalink)
ASLGAL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 763	My husband picked up a LifeCam VX3000 for me today. I am installed and I think this one will be fine. Not quite 2mpix, only 1.3, but much much better. Now to grab some time to meet you all on skype :-) __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" ~ Edmund Burke~ "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser" ~ Socrates ~

06-12-2010, 08:43 PM	#139 (permalink)
gregg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 7	I'm an ASL student . . . Just finished my first 4 weeks of ASL class here at Southern IL University in Carbondale, IL. I'd love to practice with anyone on Skype...I just have to warn you, I'm still learning and am not great at ASL yet. My Skype name is kb9dbc Thanks! Gregg

06-17-2010, 12:40 AM	#141 (permalink)
karnott57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 10	Need Practice!! Anyone in the Oklahoma City area? I am an ASL ITP student looking for someone to practice with. I have a webcam, and Skype, but the computer it's on isn't working...grrrr Hopefully I'll get it up and running soon and I would like to get in on the Skype chats.

06-25-2010, 04:59 PM	#142 (permalink)
alaskangirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	Hey there, I know this is kind of an old post, but I would love to chat with you online if at all possible. I have Live Messenger but I can get Skype if I have to. Please let me know what you think! Thanks so much!

06-26-2010, 06:26 PM	#145 (permalink)
Oracle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8	I also would like to participate, Sundays are usually good for me, but i work from home and am logged into skype pretty much all day every day! Would love some help, I have had a few classes but it has been a while, and I fear long enough I have forgotten quite a bit. P.S. For any wanting to add me, my skype is oracleslowbrow! I welcome any and all who do want to sign or even just chat, as I said, I am on the computer ALOT!

06-28-2010, 09:35 PM	#147 (permalink)
3cats Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 7	I would also like to participate. Still very much a beginner... Please be patient! I just got Skype. Let me know when the best time is, and that you're from AllDeaf when you contact me. threecats06 <--Skype name

07-02-2010, 04:58 PM	#149 (permalink)
Pryce Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4	hi im new to this website, but i am looking for someone to help me practice ASL. i am not deaf or hoh but i really really want to learn. i have been following Dr. Vicars lessons online but because i dont actually know anyone who is deaf i dont know if i am practicing right. so if anyone would be interested in helping me practice i would love to talk to you. oh and my skype name is pryce08

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