Start recording video

[Habejom]

Hi everyone.

I want to make a macro that instantly records video, or at the very least to open ny camera in video mode.

I think I would need the intent to do that, but I wouldn't know the first thing about figuring it out.

If anyone can help with that, or by pointing me to an easier way to do it, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Best regards.

 

[Endercraft]

There is an intent to open the camera in video mode :
android.media.action.VIDEO_CAPTURE
that you can combine with UI Interaction but you will not be able to switch modes. For that you could instead use UI Interaction to click on Video when you open the camera app. There is also a feature request to record video :
Thread 'Record video'

 

[Jacob L]

Background video recording

There are many reasons for wanting to do this, it is discreet which could come in handy as evidence collecting for acts such as theft, domestic violence or any other reason for discreet video recording. Some of these apps also allow you to optionally add location to the videos (you are...

macrodroidforum.com

 

[Habejom]

Wonderful! The intent you provided opens my video camera. With that, I'm perfectly content.

Plus, your idea of using the ui interaction to "press" the record button, works perfectly.

Thanks a lot for your help!