some advice please

Hi,

i'm starting a little project and that is to broadcast a web cam using java. my web cam will have 2 motors (vertical and horizontal movement).
i'm trying to learn and do as much by myself but maybe you could point me in the right direction?
right now i'm learning java, swing and using jbuilder to write the code.

thanks in advance!!

First, you should finish learning Java. Then you should learn how to use Java (ie, how to program). After that, redefine your project because it's not clear what you're trying to do. For instance:
1. Do you want to remotely control the camera?
2. Will this be implemented in a web page?
3. Is this a standalone app?
4. Do you have an API for controlling the camera?
5. etc., etc.

thanks for your reply and i'm continuing to learn java.
here are some answers...

1. Do you want to remotely control the camera?

yes, i want to be able to control both stepper motors which will move the camera vertically and horizontally. there is no zoom.

2. Will this be implemented in a web page?

yes, i want to include information about the project and have the webcam part open up in a seperate window...on the web.

3. Is this a standalone app?

not sure what you mean by that.

4. Do you have an API for controlling the camera?

not sure what you mean here. i have a logitech webcam and need to figure out a way of how to get the USB signal into java and onto the screen in a window.

you need to find a library in java to communicate with your webcam.. some google search will help..