How to make a remote camera viewer using the ESP32 WiFi module?

How to make a remote camera viewer using an ESP32 WiFi module


Background to the problem:
I am trying to use an ESP32 WiFi module to create a remote camera viewer project. My goal is to be able to remotely view and take pictures to monitor a specific area from different locations. I already have some initial setup, but I am having some difficulties with a particular aspect of the project.

My question:

How do I connect the ESP32 to the camera so that I can take pictures or stream live video?
Is there a library or sample code for the ESP32 that can help me communicate and control the camera?
I want to be able to observe video from a remote location. How do I configure the network interface to be able to remotely access the camera images over the internet?
Are there any suggestions that can help me ensure secure communication and prevent unauthorized access?

An IP camera with access via the cloud can be purchased for around 100zl.

@sosarek I don't think that's the purpose of this forum.

@juliusdeger on GitHub you can take a look at the CamSender project. A simple server application written in PHP that receives images taken by the ESP32-CAM. You can start with this:
https://github.com/marcin-filipiak/esp32_camsender
You configure the camera via bluetooth with an app written for Android.

BTW. once you've got to grips with streaming etc it might be useful to set up a secure connection from wherever: https://github.com/ciniml/WireGuard-ESP32-Arduino