Author: Roman

MediaTools to deliver video from network/IP cameras and video servers into DirectShow environment

I decided to gather DirectShow code and filters related to processing video from network/IP cameras and video servers into a library (in fact, a few libraries) so that it could be easily used for testing, research and other purposes. As time is going to permit, documentation and sample code will be provided, further development will…

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ProcessSnapshot to take a snapshot of process modules, threads, stacks and performance

While troubleshooting released application on remote production site, it is very useful to grasp a state of the process for further analysis. There are several scenarios in which the following information about process state is helpful: modules (DLLs) loaded into process and their versions threads and their call stacks process and thread performance An utility…

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Skype Beta

I recently advised to take a look at new beta version of Skype software, which I have to use nevertheless I would prefer Jabber for instant messaging if I would be free to choose. I was told that finally multiple chats are hosted in a single window and it is extremely convenient. While this looks…

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Multichannel audio recording

There has been recently an interesting post “Problem playing back multi-channel wave file under vista” on DirectShow Development forum about certain hardware that is capable of recording 64 channels of audio in 24-bit per sample PCM quality, with a sample recorded .WAV file posted. I was curious what kind of hardware implements such recording. Google…

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FFDShow strikes back

FFDShow is already known for it issues (including for example mentioned one). Today’s featured one is related to its Video Decoder. A great deal of FFDShow related issues amy be worked around with a single shot by listing the image name as an FFDShow exclusion under registry: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GNU\ffdshow; blacklist but I felt relaxed and the…

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