streaming in real time with the API?

[alotof_sw]

Hi,

I have an external capturing software I'd like to stream in real time through the vlc. I have the C++ source files, which writes its contents to a file. The format can be selected - Divx, Xvid, H263, uncompressed and others.

I found the place in the code where it takes the current frame and saves it to the file. I wondered how can I connect to it. Where and what do I need to do in the VLC code to be able to stream the device live?

Some folks suggested to use DirectShow (viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39108). But then again, why would I want to pass through an extra layer? i'm sure there is a way to feed vlc the frames as I get them

thanks so much for ANY ideas!
best
Joel