I have modified the RecordActivity on samples and i am able to do a full live stream (to a RTMP server). I see that record(frame) method, continually gets worse. I have tried timestamping the call time and initially it takes < 30 ms to begin with but gradually it hovers around excess of 400ms and stays at that for a while.

As i let the rtmp stream continue for longer, i end up getting time in excess of >3000 to 4000ms.

The problem i have is the frame drops i have to manage as Camera is spitting out avg of 30fps. FFmpegframerecorder.record() doesn't keep up with the production rate.

I am not sure if i am doing anything wrong ? Is it normal for record() to take that much time. I am not applying any filters to the frame. I am also managing the production and consumption rates with a fixed buffer, which is fine.

But how do i get around the excessive time record() is taking ? What am i missing ? I will try the preset option to ultrafast to see if it helps my case.

I am using Android R (11) image. Any Ideas or pointers regarding this will be helpful