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Use your device camera

You can use the camera and microphone on your device to record video straight into Book Creator, or take photos

Dan Kemp avatar
Written by Dan Kemp
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Obviously, this will depend on your device. Most laptops will only have a front-facing camera. If you're using a tablet, you'll likely have two cameras to choose from. You might want to use an external microphone, or just rely on your device's in-built one.

Here's the process:

  1. Click + in the toolbar

  2. Choose Camera

  3. Click on one of the buttons - Take Picture or Record Video

An image of a menu showing the Camera tool. The options are 'cancel', 'take picture' and 'record video'.

If you take a picture, it will take a quick snapshot and if you're happy, click Use Picture.

If you record a video, you'll see a short countdown before recording begins. Record your video, then click the Stop Video button. Then click Use Video.

Your photo/video will be placed on the page. You might decide to then add subtitles to your video.

Giving permission to use the camera and microphone

The first time you try and take a photo or video, your browser will ask for permission to access the camera and/or microphone. You'll need to click Allow to continue.

An image showing a pop up box that asks for permission to use your cameras and your microphones.

If you're not asked for permission, or if something's not working, you might need to unblock the camera or microphone for Book Creator to use.

In Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Site Settings ... and click on Camera or Microphone. If you find Book Creator is blocked, click on the trash can icon to unblock it - the next time you use Book Creator, you'll be asked for permission again.

A screenshot of the settings menu, with the "Privacy and security" option selected. The camera settings are displayed, with the option "Sites can ask to use your camera" selected. The text "Sites usually use your video camera for communication features like video chatting" is displayed.


Using the camera in Book Creator for iPad

In Book Creator for iPad, go to your iPad Settings > Book Creator and make sure Book Creator is toggled on to give access.

A screenshot of the settings for the Book Creator app. The settings include options to allow access to photos, microphone, camera, media and apple music, Siri and search, and background app refresh. The preferred language is English, and the current version is 5.3.2.

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