Needed: software for laptop webcam

[simplex]

I am looking for an easy tool that can take pictures (or even films) with the livecam that is built into my laptop.

No, I do not want Skype.

Any hints appreciated.

S.

[kc1di]

give Cheese a try it works for me

[simplex]

Thank you! Works like a charm. But what's this .webm format that videos are stored in?
Ah:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webm

S.

[kc1di]

Glad it's working for you