Hey folks,

Does anyone know what software I need to purchase in order to let people take snapshots with their webcam, and send it via a message on my site? I've seen programs that allow you to take pictures with some kind of Flash plugin. It's probably a lot more difficult than I'm picturing it, but if someone could point me in the right direction, that'd be great.

Thanks,
Jon Marus

HRmm thats a very interesting Idea. I personnally would like to know how to do this lol...

Ive seen some other PHP Applications that have web-camera enabled features, like dating-software applications, and streaming video applications.

Unfortunatly I wouldnt know were to direct you to, to learn it :-X... But ill be checking this thread out to see if someone else does!

I've found the following instructions for using your webcam in Flash:

Click the right hand drop down of the "Library"
Click "New Video"
Drag the Video Zone onto the mc
Give it an instance name, e.g. LocalVideo

Add the following code to the Frame:

localCamera = camera.get();
LocalVideo.attachVideo(localCamera);

Now I just need to try and figure it out. Then I have to learn if it's possible to upload with Flash. I'll keep this thread updated on my progress.

Jon

please do keep it updated, so far it sounds pretty intresting...

You may ask the guys from www.influxis.com
they offer a service, like the one you are looking for.