Video in a small window -

[Bob Goodwin]

  On 25/09/10 14:39, JD wrote:
>
> On 09/25/2010 11:33 AM, Bob Goodwin wrote:
>>     On 25/09/10 14:27, JD wrote:
>>> On 09/25/2010 07:35 AM, Bob Goodwin wrote:
>>>>      but it would be
>>>>         convenient if I could elect to put a small image in one corner
>>> Is what you want a static image, as in a photo, or do
>>> you want a tiny window showing the live camera feed?
>>>
>> The live feed, I need to see moving vehicles in the driveway, moving
>> horses in the pasture. As it is I have to keep a tab running and check
>> when I think about it.
> When you are viewing with VLC.
> Can you view the cams with mplayer?
> If so, mplayer's screen can be scaled
> to a very small size. anf you can then
> place it in a corner.
>

    I  can scale it down to a small size with VLC which is actually what
    I use to view it, but I don't know how to get it into that small
    corner window I mentioned? I guess I somehow need to create the
    window? The whole thing leaves me feeling stupid right now!