# natario1/cameraview

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5,125 stars · 980 forks · Java · NOASSERTION

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/natario1/CameraView
- Homepage: https://natario1.github.io/CameraView
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/natario1-cameraview.md

## Topics

`android` `android-library` `camera` `camera-api` `camera-control` `camera-preview` `camera2` `camera2-api` `cameraview` `capture-video` `filters` `frame-processing` `high-level` `opengl` `picture` `raw` `raw-image` `real-time-filter` `realtime-filter` `watermarks`

## Description

CameraView is a high-level Android camera library and hardware wrapper designed for capturing photos and videos. It provides an abstraction layer for managing camera hardware and a media capture API for recording high-resolution video and RAW photos with configurable bitrates and resolutions.

The project features a real-time camera filter framework and a preview manager. These systems allow for the application of custom shaders and visual effects to live camera streams and the rendering of previews with customizable aspect ratios, overlays, and composition grids.

The library covers a wide range of hardware controls, including sensor selection, zoom, exposure, and auto-focus. It also manages media processing tasks such as filter chaining, graphical watermarking, and the embedding of geographic location metadata into EXIF data.

The toolkit includes a system for requesting and managing the necessary Android system permissions required for camera hardware initialization.

## Tags

### Mobile Development

- [Android Camera Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/android-camera-integrations.md) — Provides an abstraction layer for controlling camera hardware across various Android API levels.
- [Mobile Media Capture](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-media-capture.md) — Provides high-level recording of high-resolution photos and RAW videos with precise hardware control.
- [Flash and Focus Controls](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-capabilities/camera-integration/camera-capture-controllers/flash-and-focus-controls.md) — Triggers automatic focusing and manages the visual focus area indicator. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/extra/v1-migration-guide))
- [Camera Index Selections](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-capabilities/camera-integration/camera-feed-capture/camera-capture-controllers/camera-image-capture/camera-index-selections.md) — Provides a mechanism to switch between front-facing and back-facing camera sensors. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/controls))
- [Raw Bayer Frame Captures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-capabilities/camera-integration/camera-feed-capture/camera-capture-controllers/camera-image-capture/raw-bayer-frame-captures.md) — Supports recording unprocessed RAW Bayer frames directly from the camera sensor for professional post-processing. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView))
- [Camera Interface Components](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-capabilities/camera-integration/camera-feed-capture/camera-capture-controllers/custom-camera-capture-activities/camera-interface-components.md) — Provides a camera interface with visual overlays, composition grids, and gesture-based controls.
- [Preview Frame Captures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-capabilities/camera-integration/camera-feed-capture/camera-capture-controllers/preview-frame-captures.md) — Allows capturing individual frames from the live camera preview stream for fast snapshots. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/extra/v1-migration-guide))

### Graphics & Multimedia

- [Auto-Adjustments](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/auto-adjustments.md) — Manages auto-exposure, auto-focus, and auto-white balance in real-time during active camera use. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/metering))
- [Camera Preview Renderers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/camera-preview-renderers.md) — Renders the camera feed through an OpenGL pipeline to support custom scaling, cropping, and visual overlays.
- [High-Resolution Capture Controls](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/high-resolution-capture-controls.md) — Records high-resolution photos and videos based on specified size and quality parameters. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/extra/v1-migration-guide))
- [Image Output Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/image-output-configurations.md) — Allows adjustment of flash modes, white balance, and HDR to control the visual output of photos. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/controls))
- [Mobile Photo and Video Capture](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/mobile-photo-and-video-capture.md) — Implements capabilities for recording high-resolution still images using mobile camera hardware. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/about/faq))
- [Mobile Video Recording](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/mobile-video-recording.md) — Provides video recording from mobile hardware with configurable bitrates, framerates, and resolutions. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/about/faq))
- [Output Resolution Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/output-resolution-configurations.md) — Allows users to determine the resolution of captured photos and videos based on sensor options. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/capture-size))
- [Real-Time Image Filtering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/real-time-image-filtering.md) — Applies visual effects and custom shaders to live camera streams in real time before saving.
- [Real-Time Video Filtering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/real-time-video-filtering.md) — Provides low-latency processing of live camera streams to apply real-time visual effects and filters. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/natario1/cameraview@main/README.md))
- [Live Camera Processing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/video-stream-processing/live-camera-processing.md) — Provides a processing pipeline for applying shaders and visual effects to live camera streams.
- [Bitrate Control Strategies](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/bitrate-control-strategies.md) — Provides the ability to set specific audio and video bitrates to control recording quality and file size. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/extra/v1-migration-guide))
- [Camera Usage Monitors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/camera-systems/camera-enumerators/camera-usage-monitors.md) — Tracks the open/close status of camera hardware to trigger interface updates. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/camera-events))
- [Dynamic Exposure Control](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/dynamic-exposure-control.md) — Adjusts image brightness by modifying the exposure correction value. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/metering))
- [Image Capture Optimizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/image-capture-optimizations.md) — The ability to trigger a metering cycle before capturing an image to ensure optimal lighting and focus. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/metering))
- [Video Encoding Configurators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/image-encoders/gpu-accelerated-encoders/video-encoding-configurators.md) — Provides controls for selecting video and audio codecs and bitrates for recording compatibility. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/controls))
- [Concurrent Snapshot Captures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/live-video-frame-captures/concurrent-snapshot-captures.md) — Allows taking a snapshot of the current frame while a video recording is in progress. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/capturing-media))
- [Capture Result Converters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-capture-utilities/capture-result-converters.md) — Converts captured media into bitmaps or files using rich metadata and utility methods. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/extra/v1-migration-guide))
- [Media Snapshots](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-snapshots.md) — Captures the current preview frame including all active filters, overlays, and cropping. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/about/faq))
- [Shader Filter Applications](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/shader-filter-applications.md) — Enables the application of custom vertex and fragment shaders as visual filters to the camera output. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/filters))

### Hardware & IoT

- [Camera Hardware Controls](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/camera-hardware-controls.md) — Provides a centralized API to manage camera hardware settings including flash, zoom, HDR, and exposure. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/natario1/cameraview@main/README.md))

### User Interface & Experience

- [Camera Preview Embeddings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/programmatic-element-construction/android-view-lifecycle-tracking/custom-view-rendering/camera-preview-embeddings.md) — Renders live camera previews within Android views using SurfaceView or TextureView for optimal efficiency. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/previews))
- [Preview Composition Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/programmatic-element-construction/android-view-lifecycle-tracking/custom-view-rendering/camera-preview-embeddings/preview-composition-managers.md) — Renders live camera feeds with customizable aspect ratios, overlays, and composition grids.
- [Camera Focal Length Controls](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/viewport-navigation-controls/zoom-animations/camera-focal-length-controls.md) — Allows adjusting the camera zoom level via programmatic values or touch gestures. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/controls))
- [Shader-Based Enhancements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/visual-customization-tools/real-time-visual-effect-processors/shader-based-enhancements.md) — Applies custom vertex and fragment shaders to the camera stream for real-time visual transformations.
- [Media Watermarking Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/content-rendering-components/image-overlays/media-watermarking-tools.md) — Embeds static or animated graphics into live camera previews and resulting media files.
- [Visible Watermark Overlays](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/content-rendering-components/image-overlays/media-watermarking-tools/visible-watermark-overlays.md) — Enables adding visible text or image overlays and watermarks onto the camera preview and captured media. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/natario1/cameraview@main/README.md))
- [Preview Aspect Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/programmatic-element-construction/android-view-lifecycle-tracking/custom-view-rendering/camera-preview-embeddings/preview-aspect-managers.md) — Provides systems for calculating and applying the correct aspect ratio and size for camera feeds. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/preview-size))
- [Gesture-to-Action Mappings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/touch-gesture-handlers/touch-event-processors/coordinate-to-translation-mapping/input-to-action-mappings/gesture-to-action-mappings.md) — Maps touch gestures to specific camera hardware operations such as focal point adjustment and zooming.
- [Camera Focus and Zoom Gestures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/viewport-navigation-controls/zoom-animations/gesture-based-zooming/camera-focus-and-zoom-gestures.md) — Handles touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and tap-to-focus for direct camera hardware control. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/home))

### Content Management & Publishing

- [Metadata Injections](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/metadata-stripping-tools/image-metadata-stripping/metadata-injections.md) — Embeds EXIF data and geographic coordinates into image and video files during capture.

### Data & Databases

- [Filter Chaining](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-transformation-functions/transformation-chains/filter-chaining.md) — Provides the sequential application of multiple visual filters to a single frame during image processing.

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Camera Lifecycle Listeners](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/camera-lifecycle-listeners.md) — Implements a listener pattern to notify the application of camera lifecycle changes and hardware errors.
- [Hardware Focus Coordinates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/event-triggering/coordinate-based/hardware-focus-coordinates.md) — Triggers metering on a specific coordinate or region via gestures to focus on a subject. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/docs/metering))
- [Hardware State Listeners](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/hardware-state-listeners.md) — Provides a system for listening to notifications regarding camera actions and state changes. ([source](https://natario1.github.io/CameraView/about/getting-started))