how to convert a CVImageBufferRef to UIImage

Question

I am trying to capture video from a camera. i have gotten the captureOutput:didOutputSampleBuffer: callback to trigger and it gives me a sample buffer that i th

Answer 1

Benjamin Loulier wrote a really good post on outputting a CVImageBufferRef under the consideration of speed with multiple approaches.

You can also find a working example on github ;)

How about back in time? ;) Here you go: http://web.archive.org/web/20140426162537/http://www.benjaminloulier.com/posts/ios4-and-direct-access-to-the-camera