How can I create a window?

[ribbs]

My application uses a single window, but I'd like it use real time video from a capture card as the background, and have text displaying over it. I'd like input text displayed in one area of the window, output text in another area etc.. My concept is to have additional windows with transparent backgrounds for displaying the text. I have to admit I'm a rookie programmer, so hope someone can help or point me in the right direction. regards ribbs