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Write DirectShow Filter Without Using Windows SDK


I wanna write a "DriectShow Source Filter" for using webcam.

But I would know is the any way not using "Windows SDK"?


Solution

  • Yes, it is possible to create a DirectShow filter without using Windows SDK base classes. A filter is nothing but a COM class implementing a set of COM interfaces, some of which are mandatory (IBaseFilter, IPin) and other are optional. SDK BaseClasses are helpers to give a quick start but if you want to do it from fresh - it's absolutely possible.