GstAllocator. Elements can ask a GstBufferPool or GstAllocator
from the downstream peer element. If downstream is able to provide
these objects, upstream can use them to allocate buffers.
+ See more in <xref linkend="chapter-allocation"/>.
</para>
<para>
Many sink elements have accelerated methods for copying data
for ensuring that the parameters required to fully specify a format match
up correctly when linking pads between elements. Each link that is
made between elements has a specified type and optionally a set of
- properties.
+ properties. See more about caps negotiation in
+ <xref linkend="chapter-negotiation"/>.
</para>
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