working with webcam asp.net c#

Question

Hi i want to capture a video using asp.net c# webapplication. How can i do it?

(Just like recording video in facebook)

Can you have any examples plz help me.

I've gone through google but nothing is suitable for me

Answer 1

Not really much to go on is there... I am assuming you want a user to be able to record video in your app. This is not possible without a plugin on the user's machine, like Flash, because it means accessing hardware on the client machine. Flash has this built in and will ask for it to be allowed to access the user's webcam.

You might want to bwe a bit more clear with your question though...

Answer 2

If you don't mind using a third-party service to record your video, you can use the Nimbb Player in your site. There is a full API for programmers:

http://nimbb.com/Help/Api.aspx

It's an Adobe Flash widget you put inside your page using HTML/Javascript. When a user records a video, you can grab the GUID of the video (10 characters code) and store it in your DB for later use. The Nimbb Player can both record and playback videos from your site.

Basic account is free, although you will need a subscription (starting at $9/month) for your site in production.