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how do i flip/mirror the videotrack from react components?

Thanks for reaching out, Prince. I'm an AI assistant and I'm here to help. Give me a moment while I research this topic.


To flip or mirror a video track in React components, you can use the `mirror` prop. This is a boolean property that, when set to `true`, mirrors the video during rendering. This feature is particularly useful for front-facing cameras.
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hm that's for react native, what about for react?

Hey there! I totally get what you're trying to do with mirroring a video in React. While there might not be a super straightforward built-in method, I've got a neat CSS trick that'll help you out! You can actually flip the video horizontally with just a simple CSS transformation. Check this out: 
```transform: scaleX(-1);```
 Pretty cool, right? This little line of code will mirror your video element instantly. If you're scratching your head or want to chat more about how this works, I'm totally here to help! Feel free to ask any follow-up questions. :blush: