Video

The Video application illustrates how the emulator is capable of playing animated GIF files and capturing video. On a real device with a camera, video capture can be used to show the user what the camera sees.

Animated GIFs and video capture can be implemented using either a Form Item or a Canvas. The Video demonstration includes all the possibilities. Animated GIF - Form [jar] shows an animated GIF as a Form Item. The form also includes some information about the playback, including the current time. Choose the Snapshot command to take a snapshot of the running animation. The snapshot will be placed in the form following the animated GIF.

• Animated GIF - Canvas [jar] shows an animated GIF in a Canvas. A simple indicator shows the progress through the animation. Choose Snapshot to get a still image of the current appearance. The snapshot is shown briefly, then the display goes back to the animation.

• Video Capture - Form simulates capturing video from a camera or other source and showing it as an Item in a Form. Choose the Snapshot command to take a snapshot of the captured video. The snapshot will be placed in the form following the video capture.

• Video Capture - Canvas simulates capturing video from a camera or other source and showing it in a Canvas. Choose Snapshot to get a still image of the current appearance. The snapshot is shown briefly, then the display goes back to the video capture.

• MPEG1 Video - Form, MPEG1 Video - Canvas

  The MPEG1 applications obtain MPEGs from the web, so if you are behind a firewall, you must configure the emulator’s proxy server settings, as described in Configuring the Web Browser and Proxy Settings.

  When you play the demo, expect to wait a few seconds while the demo obtains the data. The MPEG1 demos have the same behavior as Video Capture - Form and Video Capture - Canvas, respectively.