looking for an idea for a .net web app with video chat

Question

Hello all,

I'm looking for an idea for a final project in .net.

I thought about building an IM AJAX app with .net but am kind of getting the feeling that the only way to do the video/audio chat is with flash and action script...

I have 4 month to do the project and the idea that in that time i will have the ability to learn a new language and implement the .net project with the flash part just for the video/audio doesn't seem very good.

Can any one correct me/give me any idea/help me/tell me if it is possible or should i look for a deferent project for that time frame?????

I really need some direction with that, I am looking for the past week at every answer over the wed and cant find a good solution.....please HELP!!!!!

10x.....What kind of server do i need if i want to use Silverlight (for the streaming, like red5 for flash and so on) and does visual studio 2008 support Silverlight?

Erez

Answer 1

audio/video chat is only possible (under current technologies) via a plugin of some kind; flash is the more common one but Silverlight is good if you're already familiar w/ .net stuff.

Answer 2

Silverlight 4.0 was just announced with cam support. From the demo it looked pretty easy. You can download the beta.

Answer 3

You really should check WebORB. If you install it, you'll get an example Flex Video Chat with source code (Flex and .NET). --> Link

FluorineFX is also an alternative for .NET but I don't know if it comes with a Video Chat example.