Live Background Removal Lite 2.3.4

Live Background Removal Lite v2.3.4​

This update continues our journey of making the plugin’s internals cleaner and more robust!

What's Improved​

• Internal Code Quality:
  • Further refactoring and code cleanups, making the codebase easier to maintain and extend.
  • Smarter organization and structure for better reliability and faster troubleshooting.
• Stability & Developer Experience:
  • Minor stability improvements for all platforms.
  • A smoother experience for developers and contributors working on future features.

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This release is all about laying a strong foundation for new features and hassle-free maintenance.
Thank you for your feedback and ongoing support—please keep those ideas coming!

Happy streaming and happy coding! ✨

️ Live Background Removal Lite v2.3.3​

This release continues our commitment to code quality and reliability!

What's Improved​

• Internal Code Quality:
  • More refactoring and code cleanups behind the scenes for greater maintainability.
  • Smarter structure and clearer organization pave the way for future enhancements and easier troubleshooting.
• Stability Updates:
  • Minor improvements for plugin stability and smoother operation across all supported platforms.
• Developer Experience:
  • Easier onboarding for new contributors and a more pleasant experience for maintainers.

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This update is all about making Live Background Removal Lite robust, reliable, and ready for future features.
Thank you for your feedback and continued support—keep those suggestions coming!

Happy streaming and happy hacking! ✨

✨ Live Background Removal Lite v2.3.2​

This update brings exciting performance improvements and a more seamless experience for all users!

What's New & Improved​

• Faster Performance on Windows & Linux:
  • Internal optimizations mean smoother, faster background removal on both Windows and Linux.
  • Enjoy quicker startup and better frame rates—your streams and recordings just got a boost!
• CoreML Inference Now Included in Plugin Binary:
  • The distributed plugin now ships with native CoreML support out of the box.
  • Mac users get instant access to lightning-fast AI segmentation—no extra install steps needed!
• Codebase & Build Improvements:
  • Refactoring behind the scenes makes builds, packaging, and future development simpler and more reliable.
  • Consistency improvements pave the way for new features and smoother updates.
• Developer Experience:
  • Improved test setups and integration help contributors verify changes more easily.

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If you’re a Windows, Linux, or Mac user, this update means snappier performance and less hassle.
Thank you for your feedback and support—keep those suggestions and bug reports coming!

Happy streaming—now faster and easier! ✨

️ Live Background Removal Lite v2.3.1​

This is a maintenance update with several behind-the-scenes improvements for stability and developer experience!

What’s Improved​

• Build & Testing Tweaks:
  • Improvements to the build scripts and test infrastructure for easier development and more reliable CI on all platforms.
  • Smoother integration with the CoreML backend for macOS, ensuring tests and builds run as expected.
• Better Cross-Platform Consistency:
  • Minor adjustments to ensure consistent performance across macOS, Linux, and Windows, especially when switching between different compute backends (CoreML, Vulkan, CPU).
• Codebase Cleanliness:
  • Internal refactoring and clean-up for easier future maintenance and faster onboarding for new contributors.

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If you’re a developer, builder, or packager of Live Background Removal Lite, this release should make your life a little easier.
For regular users, everything should “just work”—but if you notice smoother updates or improved stability, now you know why!

Thank you for your continued support and feedback.
Happy streaming! ️

Live Background Removal Lite v2.3.0 — Now with Native macOS CoreML Support!​

This release is a big step forward for Mac users and plugin developers. Say hello to native Apple CoreML support for lightning-fast, energy-efficient background removal!

What's New​

• Native CoreML Segmentation on macOS:
  • The plugin now automatically uses Apple’s CoreML framework for background segmentation when running on macOS 12 or newer.
  • Enjoy dramatically faster and smoother background removal with lower CPU usage—your Mac’s AI hardware does the heavy lifting.
  • No manual toggling required; the plugin chooses the best available compute unit for you (CoreML, Vulkan GPU, or CPU).
• Unified Compute Unit Selection:
  • New settings in the OBS filter UI let you pick your preferred compute backend: Auto, CPU, Vulkan GPU (if available), or CoreML.
  • Number of threads and backend selection are now clearer and easier to use.
• Plugin Internals Refactored:
  • The segmentation logic is now modular, supporting multiple backends (CoreML, NCNN Vulkan, and CPU).
  • New and improved test suite for CoreML and NCNN, ensuring reliability across all platforms.
• Packaging & Build Improvements:
  • Mac build scripts, CMake presets, and Xcode project integration have been overhauled for seamless CoreML framework support.
  • All necessary entitlements and code-signing options are set for plugin and test builds.
• Localization & UI Updates:
  • Both English and Japanese UI labels updated for new compute unit options and segmentation controls.

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If you’re on a modern Mac, you’ll notice faster, smoother, and more battery-friendly background removal—no extra setup needed.

Thank you for supporting Live Background Removal Lite!
If you see any issues or have feedback on CoreML or other compute backends, please open an issue.

Happy streaming—now with Mac-native AI! ✨

️ Live Background Removal Lite 2.2.1​

This release adds a handy new tool for plugin maintainers and advanced users!

What's New​

• Maintenance Script for NCNN Models:
  • A brand new script has been added to help you manage, update, and maintain the NCNN AI models used for segmentation.
  • This makes it easier to keep your models up-to-date, switch between different versions, or perform advanced troubleshooting.
  • Perfect for developers, packagers, and anyone who wants more control over the plugin's AI backend.

Why Upgrade?​

If you maintain custom builds, package the plugin for distributions, or just want to tinker with segmentation models, this update is for you!

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Thank you for maintaining and supporting Live Background Removal Lite!
If you have ideas for scripts or tools to make development easier, please share your feedback.

Happy streaming—and happy maintaining! ️

This release focuses on performance and efficiency with a major update to the segmentation model!

What's New​

• Smaller Segmentation Model Adopted:
  • The plugin now uses a compact and lightweight AI model for background segmentation.
  • Expect faster startup times and lower memory usage—especially helpful for laptops and lower-powered systems.
  • The new model maintains high segmentation accuracy while being easier on your hardware.
• Improved Responsiveness:
  • With the smaller model, background removal reacts even quicker to your movements and lighting changes.
  • Reduced lag means smoother streaming and recording experiences.
• Compatibility & Packaging:
  • All build scripts, packaging manifests, and installation docs have been updated to use the new model by default.
  • No manual steps required—just update and enjoy the speed boost!

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If you value performance and efficiency, this update is for you.
As always, your feedback is appreciated—please open an issue if you notice any problems or have suggestions!

Happy streaming—now faster and lighter! ️

This is a maintenance release that focuses on improving Flatpak support!

What's Fixed & Improved​

• Flatpak Build Fixes:
  • Critical issues with the Flatpak build have been resolved.
  • You can now build, package, and run Live Background Removal Lite via Flatpak without unexpected errors or missing dependencies.
• Better Packaging Experience:
  • Updates ensure smoother installation and compatibility for Flatpak users, especially those who prefer the sandboxed, cross-distro approach.

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If you've had trouble using or building the plugin via Flatpak, this update should make your experience a lot smoother.

Thank you for your bug reports and feedback!
If you run into any more issues on Flatpak (or any platform), please open an issue and let us know.

Happy streaming—now with reliable Flatpak builds! ✨

✨ Live Background Removal Lite v2.1.0​

This update brings both exciting new features and critical bug fixes for a smoother streaming experience!

What's New​

• Temporal Stability Filter:
  • Introducing a brand new filter to stabilize your background removal matte over time!
  • This helps reduce flickering and jitter in your video, especially under challenging lighting or fast movement.
  • Enjoy a more natural and steady look, whether you're gaming, presenting, or just chatting.

Critical Bug Fix​

• Filter Activation Issue Fixed:
  • Fixed a major bug where the filter would not work at all if added to an active source.
  • You can now confidently add or remove the filter while streaming, and it will activate instantly as expected.

️ Other Improvements​

• General reliability and compatibility improvements behind the scenes.

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Thank you for using Live Background Removal Lite!
If you notice a smoother matt(e) and instant filter activation, that's the magic of v2.1.0.

As always, your feedback and bug reports help us make the plugin even better.

Happy streaming!

️ Live Background Removal Lite v2.0.1​

This is a quick bugfix release focused on making GPU acceleration easier to build—especially on Arch Linux!

What's Fixed​

• GPU Build Reliability:
  • Fixed build issues that affected enabling GPU acceleration (Vulkan/NCNN) on Arch Linux and some other platforms.
  • Improved detection and linking of GPU dependencies, so you can select your GPU in the plugin without build headaches.
• Arch Packaging Improvements:
  • Arch Linux PKGBUILD and related scripts updated to match the latest code and ensure smooth installation with GPU support out of the box.
• Better Cross-Platform Support:
  • Minor tweaks to build scripts and presets help ensure the plugin can be built with GPU inference on more systems.

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If you had trouble getting GPU inference working on Arch or encountered build errors after upgrading to v2.0.0, this update should solve those problems.

Thank you for your feedback and bug reports!
If you hit any more build issues, please open an issue and let us know.

Happy streaming—with GPU acceleration!