Hi,

I was interested in attempting to create a simple application to capture 
a live stream using helix producer, with a Python front-end (mainly 
because I'm not good enough or fast enough in C++ to do this quickly).  
I was thinking that a nice way to do this would be to access the 
producer functions using a COM server, but I'm not certain how to go 
about it.  I've been reading on how to access Windows apps such as Excel 
or Word through COM and Python, but producer isn't accessible, since 
it's not in the registry (or is it?).  Are there any Python folks out 
there who have either tried this, or might have ideas as to how this 
could be accomplished?  Alternatively, I could simply have Python 
execute commandline strings.  The main purpose is to create a "simple, 
stupid" interface for some people I work with who are afraid of the 
command line.  I'd use something like Cameo, but I've had problems with 
Cameo crashing hard in the middle of a recording, whereas I've not had 
the same problem using producer as a commandline app.  Any pointers in 
the right direction, or ideas, would be most welcome.

Sean

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