A tutorial on creating a stencil-like cutout camera effect in React Native using Expo Camera, MaskedView, and Expo Blur. The effect reveals a live camera feed through text and UI elements, layered with a frosted glass blur. Covers camera permission handling with a custom hook, MaskedView's opacity-based masking mechanics, and
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What we're buildingSetting up Expo CameraUnderstanding camera permissionsCombining with MaskedViewAdding the blur effectSort: