# Camera encoding Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-50/topic/camera-encode.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-50/topic/camera-encode.html) The **gst-camera-encode-example** application allows you to record and encode a single camera stream. Figure : Pipeline for camera encoding  For information on the plugins used in this pipeline, see [Pipeline flow](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-50/topic/camera-encode.html#camera-encode__section_nn5_cck_zcc). ## Run the application 1. Ensure that you complete the [Prerequisites](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-50/topic/python-sample-applications.html#python-sample-applications__section_gm5_s5j_bdc). 2. Run the camera encode script on the target device: python3 /usr/bin/gst-camera-encode.pyCopy to clipboard To display the available help options, run the following command: python3 gst-camera-encode-example -hCopy to clipboard ## Expected output The output is saved to a file at /opt/data/recording\_720p.mp4. ## Pipeline flow The table lists the plugins used in the camera encoding pipeline:| Plugin | Description | | :--- | :--- | | [qtiqmmfsrc](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-50/topic/qtiqmmfsrc.html) |