Motion Detection Software

The Web Camera Cloud is a hybrid cloud solution that uses Web Camera Pro's real-time intelligent CCTV analytics technology on the camera stream source side. This solution includes a cloud server and a local app that can be installed on a PC, phone, or cloud camera. With a real-time AI-driven motion detector, Web Camera Pro effectively lessens the strain on communication pathways and cloud storage. By balancing between local and cloud storage and processing, systems can ensure real-time monitoring while also benefiting from the scalability and redundancy of cloud services.
The use of artificial intelligence greatly reduces data transmission stress compared to conventional motion detectors. Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of motion detection software to make an informed decision about your security needs and potential challenges.

Motion Detection

The Pros and Cons of Motion Detection Software You Must Know! Motion detection software is used to configure and manage motion detection capabilities in surveillance cameras or webcams. This software allows users to set up motion-triggered actions such as recording, alerts, or notifications when motion is detected in the cameras view. Motion detection software enhances security and surveillance systems.
Soon, a new version of Web Camera Pro will be released, aiming to tackle the long-standing challenges in the video surveillance software market. We believe that this update will set a new standard in the realm of video surveillance, providing users with a reliable, efficient, and user-friendly solution.
Moreover, Web Camera Pro provides time-lapse recording, letting users capture video at one frame per second when there's no motion, saving on storage costs and extending the CCTV archive's storage duration. A primary challenge stems from the fact that most video surveillance software relies on the FFmpeg libraries. While FFmpeg is universal, it requires specific parameters and decoding streams, which vary depending on the IP camera model. Every camera manufacturer might need different parameters set, such as frames per second, resolution, and audio and video codecs. This makes the system inherently complicated.
Additionally, Web Camera Pro offers time-lapse recording, allowing users to record video with one frame per second in the absence of motion, reducing disk space costs and increasing the storage time of the CCTV archive.

How Much Storage Do You Need?

Let's calculate for different frame rates. The table below presents the storage needs for various frame rates for both 1080p and 4K resolutions:

The values in the table are computed for a full year of continuous recording. To estimate the total storage needs for multiple cameras over the same period, just multiply the table's numbers by the number of cameras you have. For a security setup with 16 cameras, each recording continuously at 1080p resolution for six months, you would require approximately 240 TB of storage. That's a substantial amount! It's vital to realize that storage requirements can soar, particularly with 4K videos recorded at higher frame rates. Using these numbers, it's straightforward to figure out the expenses for buying hard drives or for cloud storage.

Maximizing Storage with Web Camera Pro

Typical CCTV software typically identifies pixel alterations, often causing false alerts due to shifting light situations or other irrelevant motions. In contrast, Web Camera Pro employs neural network algorithms for smart object and motion identification, considerably reducing unneeded recordings.


Recording to the cloud using Web Camera Pro occurs only in the event of a specific incident. If no incident occurs, users can record in time-lapse mode, ensuring that storage is used efficiently. This efficiency is particularly useful for users with limited storage capacity, whether locally or in the cloud. The fusion of artificial intelligence and data decentralization tech in Web Camera Pro and VideoSurveillance.Cloud enables the fast and cost-efficient establishment of an effective CCTV monitoring system.

Video Surveillance Storage Solutions

Video Surveillance Storage Solutions refer to the methods and technologies used for storing video footage. Options range from local storage on hard drives to cloud-based solutions that offer scalability and remote access. Some systems also use Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices for larger capacity and redundancy. The choice of storage solution can significantly impact the systems overall cost, performance, and reliability.
VLC, while more or less universal as an RTSP stream player, has its limitations and drawbacks, especially in the realm of video surveillance. When using FFmpeg for video stream re-streaming or for adjusting video resolutions, significant computer resources are required. Designing proprietary libraries and players to display videos from a vast array of IP cameras is labor-intensive. As a result, many systems carry the disadvantages and problems of decades of open-source solution development.
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