DirectShow

DirectShow is a technology developed by Microsoft that acts as a multimedia framework for Windows, enabling the playback, recording, and processing of audio and video streams. It manages how these media files are decoded, rendered, and streamed, allowing different components and devices to work together smoothly. Think of it as a pipeline or framework that handles the flow of multimedia content, ensuring it plays correctly on your computer or connects with cameras and microphones. It is widely used in media applications for tasks like video playback, editing, and live streaming.