How To Create My Own Webcam Page

A webcam is a great invention that has allowed users to communicate with each other face to face through the Internet. Other than recording what you are doing or creating a video that you can upload to different video streaming sites to be shared with the world, a webcam can be used for live broadcast through a webcam page and webcam software. Here are the things you need to do to create your own webcam page.

* Buy a good webcam so that the image you will broadcast will be clear. Look for one that is easy to mount and use. Check prices, too. There are pricey webcams that may not give you the results that you can get from lower priced ones. The capability of the webcam to produce sharp images is what matters. Check if the webcam you buy will include a software that will allow you to create a webcam page.
* Learn the features of your webcam because that will come handy later when you set up your webcam page. When you create the html script for the webcam page you have to know the size of the image that the webcam produces.
* Learn how to use an FTP to upload your images or videos. Sign up to a hosting site where you can upload your webcam images and get the URL of the web host, as you have to direct the FTP to upload your files there. You also need the host’s permission to upload your files and for them to accept these. If you have a personal website, then you can upload your files there and make a webcam page an additional feature of your website.
* Make sure that the website will be able to cache your files and allow for automatic page reloading so that the viewers will be able to get fresh images all the time. It will depend on how you write your xml file.
* If you are not familiar with html scripting, there are also websites that host webcam pages. What you need to do is look for one and review the features they offer and their conditions. Sign up with any one of these websites. Once your application has been confirmed go to the site’s page and click on the menu to set up your own webcam page. You will have to provide an address from where your files will be sourced. This is a permanent address so you need to choose the name carefully.
* Choose the options that you think will make your webcam page standout and save your choices. Next you have to download their program called “Webcam Plus for Windows” and install it on your computer.
* Once installed and launched a dialog box will appear. Log in to your account with your email address provided to you by the webcam page host and your password then set up your webcam. Locate the model and make of your webcam from the list and click it so that you will be able to adjust your webcam’s settings from the webcam input dropdown menu.
* Click the Next button to take you to the webcam viewer dialog box. You will be able to test your webcam when you click on the play button.
* Make your page more interesting by changing its layout and appearance by going to the Page Designer menu. Look at the design themes, features and colors available and choose one that best suits your content. Do not forget to click the save button every time you make design adjustments. Review what you have done by clicking the link on top of the page.


The tips above gave you two different sets of instructions on how to create your own webcam page. Choose the right one that will be easiest for you to mount and enjoy your popularity.