react-native-vision-camera

Introducing React Native VisionCamera

Overview

VisionCamera is a high-performance Camera library for React Native. It empowers developers to integrate advanced camera functionalities into their mobile apps effortlessly. Designed to handle both photo and video capture, this library stands out with its flexibility and performance.

Key Features

• Photo and Video Capture: Efficiently capture high-quality images and videos.
• QR/Barcode Scanner: Easily integrate scanning functionality for QR codes and barcodes.
• Customizable Devices and Multi-Cameras: Support for "fish-eye" zoom and multiple cameras.
• Flexible Resolutions and Aspect Ratios: Capture images in various resolutions, including 4k and 8k.
• Adjustable Frame Rate: Customize frame rates from 30 to 240 FPS for smooth video experiences.
• Frame Processors: Utilize JavaScript worklets for tasks like facial recognition and AI object detection.
• Graphics and Filters: Add shapes, text, filters, or shaders directly onto the camera view.
• Smooth Zooming: Experience seamless zooming with Reanimated technology.
• Efficient Workflow: Quickly pause and resume camera sessions.
• HDR & Night Modes: Enhance image quality in challenging lighting conditions.
• Accelerated Video Pipeline: Enjoy fast processing with a custom C++/GPU video pipeline using OpenGL.

Getting Started

To use VisionCamera, install it via npm and set up permissions:

npm i react-native-vision-camera
cd ios && pod install

Documentation and Resources

Comprehensive guides and API documentation are available to assist with the integration of VisionCamera into applications. The library also offers example apps and plugins for frame processing.

Example Usage

Here's a simple usage example in a React Native app:

function App() {
  const device = useCameraDevice('back')

  if (device == null) return <NoCameraErrorView />
  return (
    <Camera
      style={StyleSheet.absoluteFill}
      device={device}
      isActive={true}
    />
  )
}

Real-World Application

Check out ShadowLens, an app that showcases VisionCamera's capabilities, available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Support and Community

VisionCamera is a free-time project. For those using it in production, the opportunity to fund the project for premium support exists. Engage with the creator through social media, blog posts, and by joining the Margelo Community Discord for more interactive discussion.

Support the Project

Consider sponsoring the VisionCamera project on GitHub or buying the creator a Ko-Fi to support ongoing development and enhancements.

For any further queries or customization requests, interested parties may directly contact the creator for premium support and enterprise solutions.