Application:Precorder

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Precorder - Version: Alpha 0.2.0
(23 Nov 2009)

Summary

Precorder has been developed to bridge the gap between the current revision of WebOS and a future release that will enable video recording. It is capable of recording in multiple combinations of audio and video and includes support for using the built-in LED for lumination while recording in dark areas. Video recorded with Precorder is viewable through Palms built in video application.

Status

Precorder is ALPHA SOFTWARE!

Installation

Note that you cannot install the packages using any other method than the two methods below. Specifically, fileCoaster is not able to install these packages.

WebOS Quick Install

Easiest installation method is by installing GstService and Precorder with WebOS Quick Install.

  1. Save the gstservice and and Precorder ipk's to your local computer.
  2. Install WebOS Quick Install
  3. Drag the gstservice IPK into the center of the WebOS Quick install window.
  4. Click the Install button.
  5. Drag the Precorder application ipk into the center of the WebOS Quick Install window.
  6. Click the install button.

Command Line

You can install the latest packages via the commandline:
wget http://bit.ly/precorder-bootstrap
sh precorder-bootstrap

License

The GStreamer Service package is MIT Open Source licensed. The Precorder application is GPLv2 Open Source licensed.

Operating notes

When precorder is first launched you will see the main screen. Only one button is currently functional. Tapping the 'Record Now' button will begin recording video to the /media/internal location on the pre making these videos available to be copied via USB. They will be located in the root of the USB drive when connected to your computer.

When you tap the 'Record Now' button the screen will change to notify you that Precorder is currently capturing audio and video. There is a 'Stop recording' button located on the screen. Tapping this button stops the audio/video capture and returns you to the main view.

There are several features of Precorder that can be customized. All of these settings are available via the preferences option within the Precorder menu. The table below lists all possible preferences. Options in bold represent defaults.

Option Description Possible Selections
Audio Format Select what format you would like the audio stream to be saved in. AAC, AMRNB, MP3
Video Format Select what format you would like the video stream to be saved in. Mpeg-4, H.263, H.264/AVC
Container Select what multimedia container the audio/video streams will be in. mp4, 3gp
Media Source Would would you like Precorder to capture. Audio only, Video only, Both
Flash Would you like to use the built in LED for illumination Off, On

Recent enhancements

Precorder has just been released for Alpha testing.

Known bugs

Precorder is currently in Alpha stages and as such is in a constant state of flux with new features being added and old functionality being modified. Please use this software at your own risk.

  • First run on any phone will cause a blank output.
    • Simply start recording, wait a moment, and stop recording, wait a moment. After that, it should be fine.
  • Getting the video light to work may cause 2 starts. Should be a 1-time-only process.

Source Code

Source at git.webos-internals.org

Packages in the webos-internals testing feed

Screenshots

Precorder Main View Precorder Recording View Precorder Preferences View Palm OEM video app

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