I remember some time ago installing an app that allowed me to film in the background whilst having another app open on top. I believe this was from f-droid. I actually have a legitimate use for this.
Could someone please suggest its name if they know, either from f-droid or a decent (trustworthy) app from the play store please.
TimeLapseCam https://f-droid.org/packages/org.woheller69.TimeLapseCam/
Can this record normally though?
Yes, it can do normal video, time lapsed video and time lapsed images.