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Java for a video based application: Good choice?

I am in the concept phase of an application that is going to have a lot of Audio/Video input and output. I want to do it in Java; but somehow am not fully convinced yet. What do you think? How bad could it be? And any advices?

Why I am thinking Java:

  1. It's the language I'm most comfortable with.
  2. Easier cross platform migration would be a bonus.
  3. Cannot afford commercial platforms (like .NET) or not good enough in other free alternatives (like Python)
  4. I'm also slightly inclined towards C++/Qt; but that would take more time for me as I'm not great in that and I am a bit worried about maintainability.
Solution

  • C++ would be the first choice because of performance concerns often present in Audio/Video processing as well as the range of available libraries for video/audio.

    You do make a good point about being familiar with Java. If you are pressed for time, this is even more important. However if you can spare some time for learning, C++ would be well worth it.

    Regarding .NET: The .NET SDK with everything you need is freely downloadable. Get hold of a free IDE such as SharpDevelop and you are up and running. It's Visual Studio that costs money, you don't need Visual Studio to do .NET development.