From: Richard Lyman <lymans@...>
Date: 2006-06-26T23:23:20+09:00
Subject: Re: creating graphical application with video

On 6/26/06, Geert Fannes <geert.fannes@ikanconsulting.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have to teach my sister how to create an application that can show pictures
> and small video files on a windows-based system and get some user input in
> return. Being able to work fullscreen is optional, but would be nice.
>
> In short, I'm looking for an easy to use library set that comes with video
> capabilities enabled and that can handle user interaction as clear as
> possible.
>
> All suggestions (and examples) are welcome.
>
> Greetings,
> Geert.
>

It's not Ruby, but Flex ( http://labs.adobe.com/flexproductline )
would be the best option.  You could open a binary socket to a Ruby
back-end to get a DB or file access.