Hi,
I've been developing a photographic light meter app for Android. It has got the stage where it is almost ready for release, so I want to ask for your help with a spot of beta testing to work out the kinks!
The app can be downloaded here (just unzip the apk, put it on your sd card and install from there).
In a nutshell, what the app does is take a reading of the current light level, and display the correct exposure settings, it can also be used as a regular exposure and depth of field calculator. It should be fairly intuitive to use, but if you have any problems just post up and I'll try and help!
Ideally what I need is the make and model of your phone, if metering worked, how (in)accurate the metering was and any other comments/notes
Note: Landscape orientation is not finished, so expect weird layout issues there!
Thanks for the help!
Tom Reay
Hi - it's not of great interest to me due to the fact I hardly take pictures with my phone, however I would have thought there would be masses of people killing for an app like this.
Here's hoping you get the response you need as we need to keep the developers like you around that come up with the niche applications for the community
KUTGW
tomfreay said:
Hi,
I've been developing a photographic light meter app for Android. It has got the stage where it is almost ready for release, so I want to ask for your help with a spot of beta testing to work out the kinks!
The app can be downloaded here (just unzip the apk, put it on your sd card and install from there).
In a nutshell, what the app does is take a reading of the current light level, and display the correct exposure settings, it can also be used as a regular exposure and depth of field calculator. It should be fairly intuitive to use, but if you have any problems just post up and I'll try and help!
Ideally what I need is the make and model of your phone, if metering worked, how (in)accurate the metering was and any other comments/notes
Note: Landscape orientation is not finished, so expect weird layout issues there!
Thanks for the help!
Tom Reay
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Okay I'm game to beta test, I installed the program:
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Make of my phone is a Google Nexus One, Android version: Froyo 2.2 build# FRF91, Rooted (with 1-click root method)
some of the settings I found a bit confusing, for camera type I am not sure what you meant, I have a Panasonic "four-thirds system" so I choose that but I did not use my camera to compare to instead I used my handheld light meter (Sekonic Twinmate L-208), for device I selected HTC Hero, offset I left at zero...
Here are my first test results:
NexuSix said:
some of the settings I found a bit confusing, for camera type I am not sure what you meant, I have a Panasonic "four-thirds system" so I choose that but I did not use my camera to compare to instead I used my handheld light meter (Sekonic Twinmate L-208), for device I selected HTC Hero, offset I left at zero...
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Okay I get what you mean by camera type, you mean the type of camera I would need a light meter for, that being my Mamiya C220 which is a 6 x 6 format film camera:
I will re-test tomorrow in the light day
Just a question: Why would your app need to read phone state?
brgds
Royan
Great APP!!!
But there are 2 APK in the zip, which one should i take?
RinTinTigger said:
Great APP!!!
But there are 2 APK in the zip, which one should i take?
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this one worked for me:
TomReay.LightMeter.apk
128kb
NexuSix said:
this one worked for me:
TomReay.LightMeter.apk
128kb
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Actually, its the other one
I changed the package name and forgot to remove the old apk!
First bug found by NexuSix, the devices should be set to standard unless you have an HTC Hero, not the other way around! However the app should pick up which device your using automatically, the device state access is for the light metering, nothing to worry about but glad to see people paying attention to the permissions apps are asking for!
As for camera type, most DSLRs are APS-C, I'll change the names to make it a bit clearer
Be aware that the metering is only as accurate as the hardware in your phone, which might not be very accurate!
Thanks for the testing so far
Holy cow, this is amazing. I will try it out immediately.
I have a Nikon D40, which, apart from being good and cheap, has the best lens compatibility of any Nikon DSLR, including the professional ones. Downside is the meter doesn't work for pre-AI lenses. This app is going to change my life.
Wow, this is cool. I will test this with my X10 and see how it does.
EDIT: It says light sensor not found, but the X10 does have an ambient light sensor.
Wow! It's p pretty awesome!
But I can't make the dof work... Near, far, dof, always zero...
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Wow! It's p pretty awesome!
But I can't make the dof work... Near, far, dof, always zero...
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A few others have noticed some accuracy issues with the DoF calculation, which I'm looking into, but it should work.
Can you try these settings for me and let me know what it does?
EV - 13
f/16
Focal L - 50mm
Subject D. - 10m
Wow, this is cool. I will test this with my X10 and see how it does.
EDIT: It says light sensor not found, but the X10 does have an ambient light sensor.
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This will be because the app uses the standard Android API for accessing the light sensor, which some manufacturers have decided not to implement, I have found a workaround for the HTC Hero, I'll have a look into the X10
I'll try this app cause im a hobbyist photographer
Anyone try this on a MT3G Slide? My gf is a photography student and this app would probably "wow" her... I don't know a thing about camera settings, but I'd install this on her phone as a little surprise if it works...
Neat idea.
I try these settings, but I get this result (screen shot). I think there is a problem with units, when dof is too small its shows zero, as units are always meters.
On the other hand, in the screen shot, dof is 11000 m, but should be 11.
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Ok thanks for the screen shot, I've updated the app, can you redownload and install and see if its fixed for me please?
Also the DoF will be displayed in whatever unit you select when setting the Subject D., it can also be switched to imperial units in the menus
Now it works ok!
Well almost... If you calculate dof, and then you press the trackball to meter, all dof values becomes zero.
Great app!
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lhurtado said:
Now it works ok!
Well almost... If you calculate dof, and then you press the trackball to meter, all dof values becomes zero.
Great app!
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Thanks, have now fixed this too!
Version 0.1 Beta is now in the Android Market, much easier to handle updates that way!
Please, any bugs found please post up hear or email me through the market.
tomfreay said:
This will be because the app uses the standard Android API for accessing the light sensor, which some manufacturers have decided not to implement, I have found a workaround for the HTC Hero, I'll have a look into the X10
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Ah ok... Hopefully there will be a solution.
tried your app on my x10 mini pro.. it works!
but will force close when chose HTC hero in the settings..
and also force close when i press "up" of the volume rocker..
nonetheless, it works when i press "down"!
kudos! now i dont need to find a lightmeter
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Hello xda members! I have just created an app called Prox that enables you to do certain actions based on swipes across the proximity sensor of your phone. There are loadouts and actions that you can set yourself. Things you can currently do with Prox:
*Launch application
*Expand notification bar
*Emulate home button
*Send a Toast
*Toggle ringer mode (ring, vibrate, silent)
Many more actions are planned for later versions of Prox!
I am a very active developer and will be updating this as much as possible. I already have a pretty awesome update schedule with a lot of new features in mind so be on the lookout here and in the market.
Because this is kinda hard to explain, I have made a YouTube video of it in action (forgive my video editing skills )
And, here is the market link if you so choose to download:
Download
Please let me know what else you would like to see in future versions of this awesome concept
EDIT:
I have decided to do a very lightweight version of the app as a free version for those of you who are wary to buy an app not knowing what it does. I plan on having it here and in the market within the week. This app will be a one time build only and won't even scratch the surface of what Prox can really do. But, it will give you a feeling of how it might work with a lot of options.
Prox Lite
I have already finished the Lite version of the app. It's already up in the Android market and you can get it here:
Download
This is a VERY limited demo version of the app and it gives you an idea of what it feels like to control your phone without touching it. Prox Lite has only 2 gestures: Flat to launch the home activity, and toward to expand and contract the notification panel. There are 5 actions in Prox Pro and there are also Loadouts than the user can customize. You can't customize anything in the Lite version and you have no control over global settings. It may seem rather limited, but it does give you an idea of what launching an app might feel like.
The Lite version will probably never be updated (I might if I get more actions that I am willing to give up). I have a lot of things in the works for Prox Pro so if you like the feeling of controlling your phone with the force (haha) then go ahead and pick up the pro version and get a lot of cool updates
This seems really fun. I personally don't have much use for it, but it is a very neat idea and looks like you've done a good job with it so far.
Here are the URLs for people who'd rather click than copy/paste:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKMk_K-Am6g
@dismaljester Thanks for the links dude
Would be good a free version with ads
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Would be good a free version with ads
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The only problem with a free version is that this app is designed to be invisible. Once you set up your loadouts, then coming back into the app would be completely unnecessary because you can do everything related to Prox while you aren't in the app.
I might release a trial version or something to get more people looking at it though
Yea a trial version with 1-2 options/settings would be great.
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Yea a trial version with 1-2 options/settings would be great.
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I should have thought of this while developing the app. I'll probably have to start from scratch and do a lot of copy paste type stuff to get the trial one out.
I think that's probably the best thing to do because a lot of people are wary of paying for an app from a developer they don't really know. Or an app they have never heard of...
SemperGumbee said:
I should have thought of this while developing the app. I'll probably have to start from scratch and do a lot of copy paste type stuff to get the trial one out.
I think that's probably the best thing to do because a lot of people are wary of paying for an app from a developer they don't really know. Or an app they have never heard of...
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Well many apps have trial/lite/ads versions. So that direction could be beneficial in the long run. Imo.
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Well many apps have trial/lite/ads versions. So that direction could be beneficial in the long run. Imo.
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Well, I guess that is going to be my job for the next few days then
Dont get me wrong.... app looks promising
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This sounds really cool. Have you considered submitting it to the Amazon Appstore?
Can't reply to replies with links in them yet. So @Nooter, what is the difference in selling them in either store? Are there pros and cons to each one. I just don't see the point in listing it in 2 places when all android phone owners already have the market downloaded.
will the toggle ringer mode silence the phone while its ringing?
You should make one for reject/silence call. I'd love that one paired w/ flat while its on my desk at work.
If it rings I can just wave over it to silence/reject with minimal effort
zaslek said:
will the toggle ringer mode silence the phone while its ringing?
You should make one for reject/silence call. I'd love that one paired w/ flat while its on my desk at work.
If it rings I can just wave over it to silence/reject with minimal effort
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Toggle ringer mode just sets it to ring, vibrate, and silent for your ringtones and notifications...
That is an interesting idea. The only reason something like that won't work is because if the phone is in your pocket, the proximity sensor already detects something blocking it. I can enable this setting, but if you have it enabled and the phone is in your pocket, then it will always silence it...
Plus, Prox is disabled for incoming calls to let android take care of turning off the screen. You don't want to be launching apps and such while talking on your phone
oh also, hows the effect on battery life with this running the sensor all the time?
maybe add a 'time-out' setting for account for pocketing? Aka if the proximity sensor is trigger for a user defined period, 15 sec, 30 sec, etc which would occcur when inside a pocket prox turns off gestures until the sensor is uncovered again for 30+ seconds. that would solve the pocket silence problem No idea if any of that is possible, its just what I'm thinking id use lol.
zaslek said:
maybe add a 'time-out' setting for account for pocketing? Aka if the proximity sensor is trigger for a user defined period, 15 sec, 30 sec, etc which would occcur when inside a pocket prox turns off gestures until the sensor is uncovered again for 30+ seconds. that would solve the pocket silence problem No idea if any of that is possible, its just what I'm thinking id use lol.
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That would deal with wake locks, which would seriously take a big chunk out of your battery. Currently, Prox only uses around a single percent of battery for a whole day of usage. I want to keep it that way
I would love to try this out, but 15 minutes with it is just not long enough.
Please soon as you release a Trial version rename title at the end "NEW TRIAL VERSION AVAILABLE"
I don't want to pay for something that i may never use again.
looks unique and wonderful.
xriderx66 said:
I would love to try this out, but 15 minutes with it is just not long enough.
Please soon as you release a Trial version rename title at the end "NEW TRIAL VERSION AVAILABLE"
I don't want to pay for something that i may never use again.
looks unique and wonderful.
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Something that is unique and wonderful, even if it isn't, which it is, don't you think it's worth $1.50
SemperGumbee said:
Something that is unique and wonderful, even if it isn't, which it is, don't you think it's worth $1.50
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Idk... Dont put It up so low just cuz u r new dev. I truly think this can be easily over 3 bucs.
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Hello XDA,
Me and my friend are trying to change Android world. ;-)
We have just finished making our first Android app - bubble level (know also as spirit level or just level).
We are learning - it is our first try in Android Market, but our motto is quality so it should be quite polished. What do you think? Both compliment and criticism will be very appreciated.
Oh... and almost forgot: if you like this app please rate us in market!
App has ads, but they can be switched off from settings menu!
News/updates ;-)
25th August 2011
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name: PowerBubble
developer: Boy-Coy
required Android version: 2.1+
price: free
Features
slick graphics,
nice physics,
LCD display that shows numeric angle with or without decimals,
ease of use (tips are shown on LCD),
independent calibration for all four sides of the phone,
angle locking with gesture or click,
fullscreen mode,
orientation locking (landscape, portrait on every device and reversed landscape, reversed portrait on 2.3+)
sound effects - 0° angle notification with gentle beep,
ads that can be disabled (you choose if you wan’t to support us),
installation on SD
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3MB too large for too small app
Looks and works great
I've only played with it for a couple of minutes but it seems to work good. I absolutely LOVE the polished UI. My only problem is that I don't really use a level
Still, great job.
This is the nicest "spirit" level I've seen. I'm sure its not the easiest decision, bu you get a lot of credit for making ads and anonymous data configurable. I hope you go on to build a whole suite of apps!
Great looking app, I am excited to see more people start making high quality UI for android apps because that is one of the things I dislike the most about android is the lack of polished apps. However, I love android still. But keep up the good work
I have to say this is quite clean and works really well. Thank you!
Doesn't let me install from the Market, says it's incompatible with my Galaxy Tab, but I bet it is.
Very nice, Altho ppl rarely download something like a level as a single app though.
Things like this should be combined with other utility apps to have a good selling point.
Good trial tho.
I love that you've given the ability to change every setting imaginable. (full screen, orientation changes, keep screen on, etc.) I feel that most apps need, although lack, most of the options you've provided. And of course, amazing UI. Great job. 5 stars
Thanks gogoad, this is an awesome app, keep up the excellent work!
One thing I really like about Bubble Level (by BRL Technologies) is that it displays 2 levels (2 axis) at the same time, and this is very useful (to me, at least).
Very good graphics, thanks for doing this. Hope to see more great apps from you.
Cheers
not possible to download
Hi,
would love to use it but the market says: This app is incompatible with your HTC HD2. Running andorid 2.3.3.
Some solution?
thx
holly smokes... i love it
Great app, but I was unable to download from the market on my LG Revolution.
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Looks nice but i can't download it from market. Can you attach the apk file here?
install market enabler and download it from the market on your phone. Works for me (and I also have a HTC HD2 with android)
Thank you!
Thank you for all your positive comments!
Now I will discuss comments witch needs explanation or further investigation. Forgive me not answering all your heart warming, positive comments directly.
jesus_c said:
3MB too large for too small app
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We know that! ;-)
Probably there is a room for improvement using new market feature witch allows developers to distribute multiple apks (for example with different resources resolution) under one entry in market. I will investigate it in "near" future.
Oh, and as a last resort you have "Move to SD" option.
lzzhang10 said:
Things like this should be combined with other utility apps to have a good selling point.
Good trial tho.
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I can't tell anything for sure yet, but seems that you (community) like PowerBubble so combining more tools into one package will be probably our next step.
Osni~* said:
One thing I really like about Bubble Level (by BRL Technologies) is that it displays 2 levels (2 axis) at the same time, and this is very useful (to me, at least).
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Good point. Some people may find it useful. Will think about it.
Addressing market installation problems:
alroger said:
Doesn't let me install from the Market, says it's incompatible with my Galaxy Tab, but I bet it is.
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Vilcek said:
Hi,
would love to use it but the market says: This app is incompatible with your HTC HD2. Running andorid 2.3.3.
Some solution?
thx
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KaneOfMars said:
Great app, but I was unable to download from the market on my LG Revolution.
Sent from my LG Hobo 4G
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I will try to investigate it. Can you tell me what ROMs are you exactly using? Seems to be a problem with "market manifest" (file which defines what devices are compatible).
For now I've changed main post and added link to apk. You can also use market enabler as telenut pointed out.
Thank you all once again. I will keep you updated with changes.
Excellent!
Easy to use, excellent graphics. And the *option* to configure without the need to do so. Providing the choice of supporting by ads or not, is also outstanding.
Even though I don't really need it, I'd also like to see a second level (axis).
BTW, I don't agree to package apps like this with others. I kind of prefer the unix style - choose the right tool for a job and not a collection of tools
/Manfred
HTC Tattoo, CM7.1(RC); installed from market.
Looks good but the market says its not compatible with my nexus one phone for some reason.
Probably a bug with the new market app.
This app is compatible with some of your devices.
Nookie
This item is not compatible with your device.
Nexy
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Manual download worked fine.
gogoad said:
Thank you for all your positive comments!
Now I will discuss comments witch needs explanation or further investigation. Forgive me not answering all your heart warming, positive comments directly.
We know that! ;-)
Probably there is a room for improvement using new market feature witch allows developers to distribute multiple apks (for example with different resources resolution) under one entry in market. I will investigate it in "near" future.
Oh, and as a last resort you have "Move to SD" option.
I can't tell anything for sure yet, but seems that you (community) like PowerBubble so combining more tools into one package will be probably our next step.
Good point. Some people may find it useful. Will think about it.
Addressing market installation problems:
I will try to investigate it. Can you tell me what ROMs are you exactly using? Seems to be a problem with "market manifest" (file which defines what devices are compatible).
For now I've changed main post and added link to apk. You can also use market enabler as telenut pointed out.
Thank you all once again. I will keep you updated with changes.
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Hi there,
with market enabler it does not work. There is no button to donwload, install.
I am running on Hyperdroid V.12
Let me know please, because I had this issue with other applications also.
thx
What's My Heart Rate helps you to measure your heart rate and breath rate through camera.
★ Features ★
* Measure heart rate through front and back camera.
* Measure breath rate through front camera.
* Display your measurement history through a beautiful chart.
★ Permission ★
What's My Heart Rate is an advertising-supported app. It will request for internet access permission, to display Google AdMob advertisement.
★ Photo false detection ★
If you want to learn more about this app, or if you are wondering why face photo gives you reading, please visit http://www.whatsmyheartrate.com/about.html#photos.
★ How heart rate measurement works ★
Measure your heart rate by just looking at your screen. Easy and convenient without needed to finger press on your camera lens.
Your heartbeat causes micro color changes on your face. Our software uses camera and advanced software algorithm to detect these micro changes, with beat-to-beat accuracy. The algorithm is built based on reliable non-contact photoplethysmography concept ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoplethysmograph ).
You may even help your lovely sleeping baby, or your grandparents to measure their heart rate by switching to back camera. This breakthrough technology allows you to measure your heart rate in an easy and unobtrusive way.
This app works best, if the device is being hold still in a bright environment.
This is an on-going research being done in many research labs. To read on notable source regarding this research, please google https://www.google.com/search?q=non+contact+cardiac+pulse+webcam, or YouTube http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=non+contact+cardiac+pulse+webcam
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I tried downloading it from market. But it says my device is not compatible. Cank you upload the apk here?
I can't find any place thats bright enough.
Does not work with inspire 4G
Hmm. Interesting concept. Strangely, though, it seems to think that a picture of me has a BPM of 72...
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Hmm. Interesting concept. Strangely, though, it seems to think that a picture of me has a BPM of 72...
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lol
10char
This is a very silly concept, sorry... The BPM app that uses your camera works, because it can accurately register pulse rate from the capillaries in the tip of your finger. This app can no better guess a person's heart rate by looking at their face than I can...
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willverduzco said:
Hmm. Interesting concept. Strangely, though, it seems to think that a picture of me has a BPM of 72...
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You have a sharp catch! We are facing same problem as Google's.
http://www.vincentabry.com/en/android-face-unlock-hacked-with-a-photo-1152
Google's Face Unlock can be compromised using a static photo. So do ours
Brainze said:
This is a very silly concept, sorry... The BPM app that uses your camera works, because it can accurately register pulse rate from the capillaries in the tip of your finger. This app can no better guess a person's heart rate by looking at their face than I can...
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Dear Brainze,
In fact, this is an on-going scientific research, which are currently be done in many research labs. You may search for "non contact photoplethysmography" for more details. What we do is, we realize the above concept on smart phone
Note that, there are 2 important requirements in this app
1) Must be Android 2.3 and above
2) Must have front camera. In upcoming release, we may support rear camera, so that you may take your friends heart rate, stay tune
version 1.2 has been release with the following changes.
1. Solve OutOfMemoryError in Bitmap.nativeCreate.
2. Avoid about box becoming blank, if "Force GPU Rendering" option is ticked.
version 1.3 has been released, with the following changes.
1. Support back camera.
2. 2 bugs fixed.
Dear all, we just manage to release What's My Heart Rate ver 1.5, with attempt to fix on HTC EVO 4G with sense and HTC EVO 4G with CM7.
As we hardly can get such device right here, we would be very appreciate, if you can tell us, how the app perform in your HTC EVO 4G device.
If the app able to run successfully in your HTC EVO 4G device, let us know right here. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whats-My-Heart-Rate/289768547756578. If it isn't, please also let us know through the facebook page.
Thanks! The app can be downloaded right here : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vitrox.facion.gui
Awesome app..
Can you add an option for using camera's flash as the source of light?
that would be an icing to the cake
Thanks for the suggestion. However, we are not sure whether your friends will feel comfortable, when there is a spot light projected to him, while you are helping him to take the heart rate reading?
Anyhow, we will do a usability study and see how it goes.
Dear all,
We manage to make 1.6 release with the following fixes.
. Attempt to fix on HTC EVO 4G with sense and HTC EVO 4G with CM7. (Again?)
. Fix FPS calculation. This will fix "Keeps saying I need to be more still and need more light" problem.
. Highlight face rectangle when face is found.
. Update confidence bar in real-time manner.
. Add homepage in about box.
Hi!
It's a really great app, but the sound is really anoying and it never stops, even when I pressed the pause button, just when I quit from it. Please, fix it, or add a mute option to it.
Rapid81 said:
Hi!
It's a really great app, but the sound is really anoying and it never stops, even when I pressed the pause button, just when I quit from it. Please, fix it, or add a mute option to it.
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Hi Rapid81,
Sorry. We unable to produce the same problem.
1) Does this problem happen in 1.6.1?
2) The annoying sound u mean is button clicked sound? Do you mean, once u click the "Play" button once, u will heard a non stop playing button clicked sound?
Thanks for the feedback.
yccheok said:
Hi Rapid81,
Sorry. We unable to produce the same problem.
1) Does this problem happen in 1.6.1?
2) The annoying sound u mean is button clicked sound? Do you mean, once u click the "Play" button once, u will heard a non stop playing button clicked sound?
Thanks for the feedback.
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I installed it from the market, so I guess that was the newest version.
The sound is a continuous clicking sound, like when a blood pressure monitor's motor is pumping the air. I tought this was intended.
drsood said:
I tried downloading it from market. But it says my device is not compatible. Cank you upload the apk here?
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same for me, so i can't test
SlimICS - Semaphore 0.9.1 - GT-I9000
Portrait Lens for Android Creates DSLR Focus Effect in Flat Photos
What’s the difference between a snap taken with a phone’s camera and a photograph made with a professional lens? It’s the DSLR focus effect when the important object is focused on and the background is blurred. It makes a photo look beautiful and natural. A new photo manipulation app called Portrait Lens lets you create the DSLR focus effect in photos that you have taken with the mobile phone’s camera.
Here’s how you can create the DSLR focus effect. To begin, take a snap or select a photo from the gallery. The next step is to create a mask by dragging your finger around the area you want to focus on and the background you want to blur out. No matter how complex the shapes of an object could be, the application recognizes the focus area and applies the effect. It also uses a soft finish to incorporate the blur into the photo without making it look sloppy. Once done, you can save the output photo in the desired resolution (up to 3 megapixels). If necessary, you can change settings such as sharpness/blurring and saturation separately for the background and subject.
Effects (separately for the background and foreground):
- brightness, hue, and saturation;
- sharpen and blur;
- reduce noise;
- pencil sketch.
Effects for the background:
- motion blur (value and angle).
Effects for the original image:
- auto levels;
- auto tone.
Google Play link (v. 1.1.9):http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.websiteam.portraitlens
Screenshots:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Any feedback is welcome!
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
Works fine for me, including tutorial.
Tutorial and integration with the camera and gallery is actually quite well polished
Crashing on 4.4 nexus 4 after took a picture or open one from gallery
the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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I was just on Google+ discussing apps that create effects and whether they are good or bad for the photography industry.
That is another topic in itself but then I saw a post for this. I think this is a very promising app. Going to give it a test drive now.
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Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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+1
same here
BIGMOH said:
+1
same here
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I'm encountering the same
Nonetheless looks promising
BIGMOH said:
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same here
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For me the tutorial buttons work till the end of the tutorial.
Nice app!
Can also be used to blur faces out
Thanks
Awesome App. Thanks for your efforts!!
the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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+1 same here!
Sent from my GT_N8000
the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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I'm sorry. New version - View attachment Portraitlens_1_05.apk
finder07 said:
I'm sorry. New version - View attachment 2372379
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After installing the new version, I'm stuck on this screen.
Anyone else having the same issue? ?
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BIGMOH said:
After installing the new version, I'm stuck on this screen.
Anyone else having the same issue? ?
Sent from my HTC One
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This intermediate version works? - View attachment Portraitlens_1_05_1.apk
Nice app. It can be a bit confusing at first, but it's a nice idea. Looking forward to future updates.
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BIGMOH said:
After installing the new version, I'm stuck on this screen.
Anyone else having the same issue? ?
Sent from my HTC One
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+1 Same for me :/
App looks pretty nice, though.
finder07 said:
This intermediate version works? - View attachment 2372526
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Yes, this version works.
Was able to take the picture, although when I tried to define the area I had to use two fingers on the screen instead of one, was not able to apply any effects, but was able to save.
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result is only nHD resolution (selected 3m option)
inunxelex said:
result is only nHD resolution (selected 3m option)
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The file name is "~tmp.jpg"?
finder07 said:
The file name is "~tmp.jpg"?
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yes, i knew its, from /sdcard/pictures/portrait lens/~tmp.jpg, im just rename to test.jpg then upload to my server
~tmp.jpg - screen resolution file for quick sharing
20131106_031944.jpg - 3 MP result
Hello XDA Members!!
I love the front facing camera on my phone but hate how there is no flash on the front. Well i made an app that would allow you to shed a little light on the situation.
Its quite simple to use!
Find the app 3F in your app drawer and click it.
It will launch your default camera app
Now you will see a button in the center of your screen with "Ready?" in the center.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Once you have finished setting any special effects for configurations for the camera, click the "Ready?" button.
Now your screen will seem to have a whitish film over it. You are then instructed to click the shutter button.
Now the screen is entirely white, this is the flash. After you clicked the shutter button, there will be a red dot visible signifying where the shutter button is.
Now all you need to do is click the red dot to take the actual picture. Once the picture is taken you can review it, however, if you hit "discard" you will need to leave the app and restart 3F to have the flash again.
But thats it! Simple!
I am gonna try to make an xposed module to further simplify this so there won't be any further setup. Simply open your camera app, and another button will appear on your screen, this button will toggle 3F. Once you hit the shutter button, it will automatically show the flash or not depending on your settings.
Hope you guys enjoy this! Hit thanks!! Donate if you feel generous! Thanks everyone!
Here is a with and without picture of me. I know im hideous, don't mean to make your eyes bleed!!
this is awesome! Do you think you will bring it to the Play Store?
Awesome, thanks!
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The idea is great but is not saving the pictures of my ugly face, tried it with normal camera app and Camera Awesome on CM 10.2.1 on a Galaxy S4 1337m
Edit: Found them at storage/emulated/0/pictures/Front Flash Pictures
Where do the images get saved? I can't seem to find them
ariespoge said:
Where do the images get saved? I can't seem to find them
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I found them in storage/emulated/0/pictures/Front Flash Pictures
Pretty cool idea man. Good job! Works great on my G2.
ÆONFLEX-4.2 Why Flash Anything Else.
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Anyone having issues finding pics, the app "Quickpic" is a great photo gallery replacement that finds everything on your phone. Been using it for years.
ÆONFLEX-4.2 Why Flash Anything Else.
For me, they save in default DCIM folder. Works well, looking forward to it being developed
dope it works very well
Fantastic !
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Nice app will give it a try.
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Nice app. Great addition to my "useful" app collection!
Well done. Looking forward to xposed module.
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Nice concept but unfortunately it doesn't work very well when the screen brightness is set to "auto". In a relatively dim environment, when 3F would be most useful, the screen is typically also rather dim, greatly decreasing the amount of light reaching the subject. Ideally it would be great if 3F could temporarily force maximum brightness, providing a better flash-like light. Looking forward to future enhancements...
awesome!!
This is just AMAZING! great job!
Very good idea
Not working in my phone.. E5
Very good work.
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Mike B. said:
Nice concept but unfortunately it doesn't work very well when the screen brightness is set to "auto". In a relatively dim environment, when 3F would be most useful, the screen is typically also rather dim, greatly decreasing the amount of light reaching the subject. Ideally it would be great if 3F could temporarily force maximum brightness, providing a better flash-like light. Looking forward to future enhancements...
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It does go to what it seems to be maximum brightness on mine. I even tested it with Screen Filter on and it was really nice.
Mike B. said:
Nice concept but unfortunately it doesn't work very well when the screen brightness is set to "auto". In a relatively dim environment, when 3F would be most useful, the screen is typically also rather dim, greatly decreasing the amount of light reaching the subject. Ideally it would be great if 3F could temporarily force maximum brightness, providing a better flash-like light. Looking forward to future enhancements...
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pakitos said:
It does go to what it seems to be maximum brightness on mine. I even tested it with Screen Filter on and it was really nice.
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It does set full brightness but I forgot about people with auto brightness enabled. I'll just disable that first then when my app is left I'll enable it again (only if enabled when my app was started)
Very glad to see people enjoying it! I'll have the xposed module up sometime this week hopefully. Got a bunch of school projects to do tho :\
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