How do I create a custom camera layout for Android?

Question

I am working on an android app that will require the camera. I know that I can use the built in camera app to take photos. However, I would like to have a more custom look (probably another UI and some extras).

Can someone of you guys give me a general approach on how to achieve that? That would be awesome, thank!

Solution

Here is a nice tutorial to accomplish it.

Camera Integration with Surface View

You can make your custom changes on the SurfaceView according to your requirements.

Comments

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Hey we are now in 2019 and I wonder if there was any proper way to do it now or if this is still the best way to customize camera ?