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
cordova plugin add io.iclue.backgroundvideo
###Usage
cordova.plugins.backgroundvideo.start(filename, cameradirection, successfn, errorfn);
###Getting started ######start recording
cordova.plugins.backgroundvideo.start('myvideo', 'front', null, null);
######stop recording
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.
##How to run the demo
git clone https://github.com/jamesla/backgroundvideo.git
cd backgroundvideo/demo
cordova plugin add io.iclue.backgroundvideo
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-console
cordova platform add ios
cordova run --device