The Picture In Picture project leverages the Screen Capture API, specifically utilizing its getDisplayMedia()
function, to facilitate the capture of either a portion or the entirety of a screen. This capability is crucial for functionalities such as streaming, recording, or sharing screen content. The captured content can then be displayed in a versatile Picture In Picture (PiP) window, which users can conveniently position anywhere on their screen. This initiative extends the foundational principles explored in the javascript20-projects series.
- Screen Capture API Utilization: Empowers users to stream their recording sessions on the web application, enabling the creation of a dynamic Picture In Picture (PiP) display.
- Screen Capture API: official documentation.
- CSS Only Shimmer Button: CSS Button.
- Google Fonts: Google Fonts.
- The project incorporates a custom-designed CSS theme for both the web page's background and the button styling, showcasing a cohesive and visually appealing interface.
- The integration process makes extensive use of asynchronous programming, utilizing async functions and the await operator to ensure compatibility across various browsers.
- The user experience is streamlined through a user interface prompt, allowing users to select the desired screen area for sharing. The function
selectMediaStream()
is employed in this process, ultimately returning aMediaStream
object that contains the captured display content.
Special thanks to Jacinto Wong for providing the source code and inspiration for this project. Jacinto Wong