Camera2VideoImage – Android Camera2 API Video Capture App

A native Android application demonstrating the use of the Camera2 API to capture high-quality video and convert it into a sequence of images. This project serves as a practical example for developers looking to understand and implement the Camera2 API for video processing tasks.

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Features

• Camera2 API Integration: Utilizes Android's Camera2 API for advanced camera functionalities.
• Video Capture: Records video with manual control over focus, exposure, and white balance.
• Image Extraction: Converts recorded video into individual frames (images).
• Image Storage: Saves extracted images in a specified directory for further processing.
• Real-Time Preview: Displays a live camera feed during video recording.

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Setup & Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ManibalaSinha/Camera2VideoImage.git
   cd Camera2VideoImage

2. Open the project: Open Camera2VideoImage in Android Studio.

3. Configure permissions: Ensure your AndroidManifest.xml includes the necessary permissions:

   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />
   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />

4. Set up camera permissions: Request runtime permissions for camera and storage access in your activity.

5. Run the application: Connect an Android device or use an emulator, then run the app from Android Studio.

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Project Structure

Camera2VideoImage/
├── app/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── main/
│   │   │   ├── java/
│   │   │   │   └── com/
│   │   │   │       └── example/
│   │   │   │           └── camera2videoimage/
│   │   │   │               ├── CameraActivity.java
│   │   │   │               ├── Camera2Helper.java
│   │   │   │               └── VideoProcessor.java
│   │   │   └── res/
│   │   │       └── layout/
│   │   │           └── activity_camera.xml
├── build.gradle
└── AndroidManifest.xml

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How It Works

1. Initialize Camera2 API: Set up the camera device and configure capture sessions.
2. Start Video Recording: Begin recording video with manual control over camera settings.
3. Capture Frames: Extract frames from the video stream at specified intervals.
4. Save Images: Store extracted images in the device's storage.
5. Display Preview: Show a live preview of the camera feed during recording.

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Next Steps

• Enhance UI: Improve the user interface for better usability.
• Add Filters: Implement image filters to apply effects to captured frames.
• Optimize Performance: Improve the efficiency of video processing and image extraction.
• Implement Sharing: Allow users to share captured images via social media or email.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Create a new Pull Request.

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Contact

• Author: Manibala Sinha – GitHub Profile
• Email: manibalasinha1@gmail.com