[NUUG video] Hjelp søkes - capturing videostreams on linux

[Petter Reinholdtsen]

Thank you for your request.  I pass it on to the NUUG video group
mailing list, which is the place to reach the NUUG video group.
Please follow up there.

[Robert Engels]
> We are currently working on some exiting stuff for a
> museum/experience center.  One of the applications we are building
> is a station where people can record a video of themselves (like in
> a photo-boot, but now with video).
> 
> For this goal we would like to get some help from NUUG members on the
> following:
> 
> - does there exist any linux based software/drivers that let us control
>   a videocamera (we aim at a HD-webcam)? 
> - anyone who succeeded in using a linux driver to take control over  an
>   HD-webcam for such a task?
> - other tips on who to ask/where to look?
> 
> We would be very grateful to receive some tips/help/discussion,
> we're kind of stuck on this issue.  Professional help can ultimately
> also be of interest, but as this is a project for the municipality,
> there are no large budgets available.
> 
> If you feel you can help out, please drop a note at linux-tips at esis.no .
> 
> --
> Robert Engels
> Oslo Kommune - Kulturetaten
> Tel: +47-99544481

Happy hacking,
-- 
Petter Reinholdtsen