its very simple try using avicap class.it automatically save the video in file name capture.avi.there is a hell of detail in msdn or contact me i am also doing same things now a dayz bye bobbies_2001@yahoo.com bobby

Hi, I really do not think that this can be done simply with a code snipit. You will have to use a ActiveX control, this could get a little expensive. Check out this site, it may have a listing of such controls: http://www.programmersparadise.com/ Hardware is another consideration Good luck, -- Marty