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The Android Realm App Review FrameLapse

October 2, 2014

With all the talk about time lapse features, for this review, I wanted to share just one of many time lapse apps in the Google Play store that is not only stored to the user's device but can be shared to just about anywhere and has a full range of features.

To start, videos can be created just by pushing the record button like any other video. Current settings show up at the top right of the screen to provide quick stats for the output for the video. Many of these settings can be changed and are separated by type. To start, video resolution can be adjusted based on device hardware but can range from 1080p to 480p. Next, the frame interval can be adjusted from 0.1 seconds up to 60 second intervals. The PRO version allows for custom intervals that can be different from the options provided. From here, the video length can be set based on how long the user wants their video to be. There is no limit in the free version but the PRO version does allow setting custom lengths outside of the options that the free version provides. Other settings include white balance, auto focus, FX, and exposure.

A quick overview for at least how this app creates its time lapse is that the 0.1 time interval is closest to a standard length time lapse.  Any interval greater than this requires that much longer of the a video to create the time lapse effect. The video  in the post was created used this time interval with all other settings at default.

The video render is done in real time so once the recording is stopped, the video is saved to the user's device. Since the video is saved in mp4 format, it can be shared to most sites including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube.

Most of the apps features are available in the free version including setting time intervals, no limit on video resolution or length, and adjusting filter types. The PRO version adds the ability to make custom adjustments and unlocks various video adjustment features.

Google Play - $Free

Tags app review, android, camera, video, time lapse, framelapse, frame, interval, resolution, focus, fx, filter, mp4, share, social media, facebook, instagram, youtube
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 187 Interactive Environment

June 20, 2014

Automatic pausing in AllCast, Angry RPG, 3D phone display, and more!

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  • Game Review - Angry Birds Epic
  • App Review - Link Bubble

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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 185 Google Eyes

May 30, 2014

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  • App Update - Google Camera

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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 182 I Heard You Like To Shop

May 9, 2014

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  • App Review - Yahoo News Widget

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The Android Realm Widget Review ABC Widget

April 29, 2014

Since I've been using A Better Camera  for all of my camera needs (except for Lens Blur and Photosphere of course) I found myself wanting an easier access to the different modes the app offers. Luckly, the devloper of the app has provided a solution.

ABC Widget works in conjunction with the 'A Better Camera' app to provide quick links to all of the different functions. 

The 4x1 widget provides static links to the single shot, HDR, night, video and panorama camera modes along with the flashlight. 

If the user wants a more customizable option, the user can use the 4x2 resizable widget. The first option allows for a choice from three background styles, transparent, dark, or semi-transparent. From there the user can select specific or all camera modes to show up in the widget. Selecting each square brings up available modes along with blank if modes need to be removed. I recommend keeping one spot available for settings in case you want to reorder the widget without having to start all over.

Google Play - $Free - A Better Camera

Google Play - $Free - ABC Widget

Tags app review, widget, camera, a better camera, abc, hdr, panorama, lens blur, photosphere, video, flashlight, resizable, background, transparent
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 180 Cooking It Up

April 25, 2014

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The Android Realm App Review Google Camera

April 17, 2014

Are you on an Android 4.4 or higher based device and find the camera lacking in features? Do you want to take Photosphere or Lens Blur pictures just like the Nexus 5? Then check out the official Google Camera app.

The camera app from Google can be downloaded directly from Google Play as an official Google app but currently requires Android 4.4 (KitKat) or higher. While the camera, video, and panorama modes are standard, the app introduces two features otherwise not available.

Google Play - $Free

The first is Photosphere. This lets the user take highly immersive pictures in 360 degress. It can be thought of as a panorama on top of a panorama as far as size and scope. To take a Photosphere, the user needs to center the viewfinder into the dots which takes individual pictures. When the checkbox in selected, the Photosphere is processed and is ready to share.

The second feature if Lens Blur. What this feature does is focus on an object or person in the viewfinder and blur the background for additional foreground focus. Lens Blur achieves this by taking the initial picture and the user moving the phone vertically or horizontally depending on the direction the phone is angled. If the user moves too fast or the foreground object is no longer centered the app will let the user know. Processing works similarl to Photosphere and will show up in the Gallery when ready.

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