Any techies among us? SOS

I am a very non technical, non mechanical kind of person. Tell me to write a thousand word essay, I'm your gal. But tell me to set up a webcam, after purchasing the right one, capture the video, and be able to post it anywhere? I'M LOST!

I have family and friends at a distance who I wish to be able to video chat with. I also would like to have the right gear to be able to make up to 15 minute how to video's to go along with promoting a cottage industry artisan type business I dream of launching (portion of profits to go to my fav local charity).

Jujubee has been a great help by pointing me towards a windows movie maker tutorial among other things. She rocks!

But equipment wise, I am clueless. My budget is modest, but if it takes saving up to do it right, then so be it.

So please, if you have technical knowledge, or know what kind of video camera I would need for this to come out clear, with good sound, I would really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance.

(how does this apply to lupus? having the camera I could video chat with other lupies who find typing a great challenge, and you would be helping someone with lupus make personal dreams come true where the business is concerned.)

hugs, Perplexed

How about "Skype"?

Thanks Rejara and Ann A. Have Skype in place already but my elcheapo notebook computer has no camera. I'll go look at the links, and maybe try and head out to see a few things up close and personal tomorrow, if I can tolerate standing for a bit. So appreciate the help!