Oh, finding the right component for simple video playback in an app can be a headache. I remember when I had to do something similar for a small project. I went with VLC media player's ActiveX plugin. It was a no-frills choice, just played the videos without any extra bells and whistles, which was perfect for what I needed.
The best part was how it didn't slow down the app. Everything ran smoothly, and it was pretty easy to integrate.
Usually, when I'm stuck or need some guidance, I head over to
movavi.com. It's my go-to for finding resources or answers to my video-related questions. They have a ton of helpful stuff that's easy to understand, even if you're not a tech whiz.