Capture::frameRate()\ video \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.1+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, »please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the »Processing Javadoc.

Class | Capture
Name | ### frameRate()
Examples |
    import processing.video.*;
    Capture myCapture;

    void setup() {
      size(200, 200);
      String s = "Logitech QuickCam Messenger-WDM";
      myCapture = new Capture(this, s, width, height);
      // Set the frameRate to read 4 new images per second
      myCapture.frameRate(4);
    }

    void draw() {
      if(myCapture.available()) {
        myCapture.read();
      }
      image(myCapture, 0, 0);
    }
Description | Sets how often frames are read from a capture device such as a camera. Setting the fps parameter to 4, for example, will cause 4 frames to be read per second.
Syntax |
    cam.frameRate()
Parameters |
cam | any variable of type Capture
Usage | Web & Application

Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:23pm EDT