Wanted: program to silently take and save a picture from a webcam on a daily basis

[prowsej]

I had an idea that I would like the webcam on my laptop to take a picture of me each day.

I would want the picture to be taken automatically and silently saved to a folder on the computer. I would want the picture to be taken while I am actively using the laptop. It would be sufficient to take one picture each day.

Is there a program that would do this for me? It's been a long time since the world was obsessed with Jennicam. But I realize that I've practically never used the webcam on my laptop.

Suggestions appreciated. Thank you.

 

[C1]

If you know the command line statement to initiate taking the photo then it would be simple matter to do what you want via a batch file.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: C1
If you know the command line statement to initiate taking the photo then it would be simple matter to do what you want via a batch file.

Assuming OP uses his laptop at the same time(s) everyday. Something that operates like a motion sensor might help, but he may be getting more than one picture (depending on the interval he chooses)

http://www.simplehelp.net/2006...rding-security-camera/

 

[C1]

Far out!!!

 

[prowsej]

Thank you very much, Gooberlx2. I've installed Dorgem as per the instructions on that page. Configured it the way I want so that it'll take a picture once a day when there's motion at the computer and so that the program will start and run in the background when I start my computer. Now I'll wait a few days and make sure that it works (it works when I set the capture interval to something lower such as one second).

Much appreciated! Die, Privacy, Die! : )

 

[robphelan]

hopefully you won't be picking your nose at the time. :camera:

 

[MattCo]

Betting he isnt really wanting pics of himself, rather someone else without their knowledge/consent.

 

[prowsej]

Originally posted by: MattCo
Betting he isnt really wanting pics of himself, rather someone else without their knowledge/consent.

In Canada that would arguably be a criminal offense in addition to having tort liability attach to it.

Alas, the experiment failed as the program just isn't taking the pictures and when I press the button to manually take a shot more often than not Dorgem hangs.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: MattCo
Betting he isnt really wanting pics of himself, rather someone else without their knowledge/consent.

werd, who is he kidding.