Company
Date Published
May 11, 2021
Author
Manik Sachdeva
Word count
787
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The provided text describes how to create a video chat app using the OpenTok API, adding a custom video source with moving snowflakes in real-time, and publishing it to a session. The app requires a TokBox account and an API Key and Secret for authentication. It uses the Canvas API to capture the camera stream and apply a filter to create the snowy effect. The video is then published to the session using OpenTok's publisher object, allowing users to share their live video feed with others in real-time. The code includes event listeners for stream creation and connection establishment, ensuring seamless communication between participants.