ows-background-video
v0.11.1
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A plugin for recording video and overlaying it over an app
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Backgroundvideo
A simple Cordova/Phonegap plugin to capture video and then display it onscreen via a transparent overlay without affecting app functionality.
How to use
Install
if you want to install original version:
cordova plugin add https://github.com/jamesla/backgroundvideo.git
new version for android:
cordova plugin add https://github.com/andaica/custom-background-video.git (deprecated)
cordova plugin add ows-background-video
Usage
cordova.plugins.backgroundvideo.start(filename, cameradirection, successfn, errorfn);
Getting started
start recording
cordova.plugins.backgroundvideo.start('myvideo', 'front', successFn, errorFn);
stop recording (support in original version)
cordova.plugins.backgroundvideo.stop(successFn, errorFn);
Other bits
Camera 'front' or 'back' to specify camera direction.
File
- Outputs as mp4. You do not need to specify file extension.
- Video files are saved to approot/tmp folder (cordova.plugins.backgroundvideo.stop() will return the file path).
Support
Please use the github issue tracker and we will come back to you as soon as we can.
Contribution
There's lots of Android phones all with their own quirks so we'd love it if you could contribute and help us support all of the devices out there.