Request for Comments (RFC): Video Recording with Region and Element Capture

[designerDan]

Background

For years, users have requested a way to record visualizations or time series animations without the hassles of screen recording tools like QuickTime or other third-party software. We're addressing their request.

One concept we're particularly interested in is video recording that utilizes the Region Capture and Element Capture APIs. This new technology enables what once was not possible. Using these APIs will simplify the creation of visualization walkthroughs and give the users the control they've been hoping for.

A full proposal can be found:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kCacq5zMnKwk3jBNQ5IKhAhGFCZulNStyvKaqFJJp4A/edit

Pictured below are the three features we're providing. The additions to the existing software are noted by the highlights.

Mapviews

Recording

Rendering

Prepared with @chrisgervang

Comments on the full proposal are open until Nov 28, 2024.

[ibgreen]

@designerDan Looks amazing! Hopefully this can be a clean integration, so we don't have to refactor too much!