I have a theory for converting the 2d image you get on a web cam to a 3d image in the computers ram. But I need help with getting that image from the web cam. I've tried using directshow, and had a hard time with it. Does anybody know of an easy way to do it, easiest possible and a way that works. somebody sent me an app recently that was supposed to work but didnt work, saying that the incoming stream was compressed and thus, unreadable. Who knows where source for this can be found? I'm not a c++ vet either, but i can figure it out.

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Use Video For Windows (VfW.h).

It's really simple to use. Google and and I think you'll find what you need.

Will