Create a new hybrid Java/C++ project as shown in Chapter 2, Starting a Native Android Project:

Once created, turn the project into a native project as already seen. In the AndroidManifest.xml file, request access permission to the camera. Then, set the activity style to fullscreen and its orientation to landscape. Landscape orientation avoids most camera orientation problems that are met on Android devices:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
  package="com.packtpub.livecamera"
  android:versionCode="1" android:versionName="1.0" >
  <uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="14" android:targetSdkVersion...