![]() ![]() Check out this article for information about optimizing RTSP cameras. Shinobi and Blue Iris can consume these streams with very little overhead. If you have cameras with RTSP capabilities then you are in luck. Though, even then MJPEG causes a lot of issues with ZoneMinder. They have done a good job in refining old methods. If you are stuck with these cameras then you should probably look into using Blue Iris or ZoneMinder. Many video management software, including Shinobi, have trouble with MJPEG consumption. H.264/H.265 RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) - Receiving MPEG data in a stream. ![]() MJPEG (Motion JPEG) - Receiving JPEG data in succession.There are generally three types of outputs that we can get from cameras. In short : I would suggest using Linux, specifically Ubuntu Server 17.04, for the best performance over a long period of time. If you chose Linux you can go for ZoneMinder or Shinobi and forget the GUI altogether, save that RAM! You can install a minimal version of a well supported Linux distribution like Ubuntu or CentOS. Luckily though Mac OS Yosemite is pretty fast even on a Core 2 Duo with 2GB RAM. Like Windows you have a GUI and extra services putting overhead. If you chose macOS you can go for ZoneMinder or Shinobi. The downside to using windows is that there is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a few desktop-specific services putting extra overhead on the machine. If you chose Windows you can install Blue Iris or Shinobi. This article will be updated as more programs are tested. ![]() Alright enough of that! Which programs will be mentioned? If a program isn’t in the list then I haven’t had much time to study it, therefore it is unacceptable to give my opinion of it. I will attempt to breifly explain my conclusion based on my experiences with these programs. I am writing this article not to have everyone believe Shinobi is the best. This article will help choose you which platform is best for your needs Before reading How to choose the right NVR or CCTV setup ![]()
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