- Author Xaymar
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As the release of OBS Studio 28.0(.0) is looming on the horizon, StreamFX has a lot of catching up to do. A lot of work happened over the last weeks to make sure that StreamFX can be used and built with the latest OBS Studio version, despite it not being out yet. Let's go over what exactly will change
For End-Users
OBS Studio 28.0 is now the minimum OBS version
Due to massive build system, API and dependency changes, it is not possible to support both 27.2 and 28.0 and beyond in a single binary. Therefore in order to make it easier on myself, the minimum OBS Studio version is now 28.0.
MacOS: ARM64 support on MacOS
As OBS Studio is also heading in this direction, StreamFX is following suit and opting to support ARM64 natively. The support for ARM64 requires a MacOS version of at least 11.0 or higher, so no 10.15 for the ARM64 crowd. As we're currently running into a bug with this support, these binaries will be available either with the full release of v0.12 or when the bug is fixed.
System Requirements are now on each Release
With the requirements changing from version to version, it really doesn't make sense to put these in the documentation. Instead from now on they'll be at the bottom of the Release Notes, formatted to be easily readable by anyone. This change is not retroactive, and was only applied to the latest stable and current alpha/beta versions.
Deprecation of the AMD AMF (via FFmpeg) Encoder
With OBS Studio 28.0 the old obs-amd-encoder project is finally laid to rest, and a new AMD AMF integration is provided. This AMD AMF integration is technically and functionally superior, especially due to the FFmpeg AMD AMF encoder practically being unmaintained. Therefore users should prepare to migrate to the new OBS Studio integrated Encoder when OBS Studio 28.0 is released.
Deprecation of the AV1 (via AOM) Encoder
Same story as above, the encoder is no longer necessary. The integrated encoder solves most if not all situations, and for the remaining situations you have the other integrated encoders. And if those aren't enough, there's also ProRES and DNxHR.
For Developers/Contributors
No more Auto-Dependency system
Originally this system was extremely helpful, working in every situation, easily able to handle most if not all problems thrown at it. As time went on, more and more problems occured for which solutions were non-existent - if you ran into the problem(s) you were just screwed. So as I (and probably others) got extremely tired of this system doing its best to be the worst in the world, it was carefully removed from reality, never to bother developers again.
Formatting validation is now functional on all Platforms
Mainly affects people writing PRs, as without passing this test your PR can't be merged. Run clang-format before pushing!
Please read the Installation Guide!
The installation guide covers the required hardware and software to run the plugin, and how to install it through the various options. Please make sure that you have read it in it's entirety before asking for help, as most issues can simply be solved by reading it and actually following all the steps, including installing the necessary prerequisites.
Support StreamFX on Github Sponsors or Patreon!
The StreamFX project is only possible through your support, either as a translator or as a Supporter on either Patreon or Github. Your support helps keep StreamFX free from Ads, even if it's just translating a few lines per month, or 1$ per month. If continuous support isn't your thing, maybe a one-time donation via PayPal is?
Detailed Changelog
- Removed legacy API usage in FFmpeg encoder (#783)
Please read the Installation Guide!
The installation guide covers the required hardware and software to run the plugin, and how to install it through the various options. Please make sure that you have read it in it's entirety before asking for help, as most issues can simply be solved by reading it and actually following all the steps, including installing the necessary prerequisites.
Support StreamFX on Github Sponsors or Patreon!
Detailed Changelog
- Fix typo in base.effect. (#698)
⚠ This is a Testing release! ⚠
These releases should never be used in Production workflows, and you take all responsibility for what happens if you do! We can not guarantee functionality, performance or even stability in Testing releases, which is why they should only be used in Test environments. You can find the latest Production-ready release here.
Please read the Installation Guide!
The installation guide covers the required hardware and software to run the plugin, and how to install it through the various options. Please make sure that you have read it in it's entirety before asking for help, as most issues can simply be solved by reading it and actually following all the steps, including installing the necessary prerequisites.
Support StreamFX on Github Sponsors or Patreon!
Changes
- Fixed 3D Transform migrating old settings incorrectly. (#704)
- Fixed NVIDIA NVENC (via FFmpeg) migrating old settings incorrectly. (#704)
- Added Code Signing support for Windows builds using cmake-codesign. (#708, #717)
- Fixed 3D Transforms Mipmapping not working in OpenGL. (#705)
- Added Texture parameter support to Shaders. (#659)
- Added Shader examples for the new Texture parameter support. (#659)
- Added an FXAA Shader example. (#716)
⚠ This is a Testing release! ⚠
These releases should never be used in Production workflows, and you take all responsibility for what happens if you do! We can not guarantee functionality, performance or even stability in Testing releases, which is why they should only be used in Test environments. You can find the latest Production-ready release here.
Please read the Installation Guide!
The installation guide covers the required hardware and software to run the plugin, and how to install it through the various options. Please make sure that you have read it in it's entirety before asking for help, as most issues can simply be solved by reading it and actually following all the steps, including installing the necessary prerequisites.
Support StreamFX on Github Sponsors or Patreon!
Changes
- Added Auto-Framing. (#686)
- Fixed rare at-exit crash from Auto-Framing, Virtual Greenscreen and Upscaling filters. (#688)
- Fixed being unable to load libraries when the installation path contains characters outside of the current code page. (#689)
- Improved performance of NVIDIA® Maxine based effects slightly. (#690)
- Fixed a number of problems with the NVIDIA® Maxine wrappers. (#690)
- Fixed being unable to load some libraries on Windows only. (#699)
- Fixed FFmpeg encoder putting Chroma location at Center instead of Top. (#700)
⚠ This is a Testing release! ⚠
These releases should never be used in Production workflows, and you take all responsibility for what happens if you do! We can not guarantee functionality, performance or even stability in Testing releases, which is why they should only be used in Test environments. You can find the latest Production-ready release here.
Please read the Installation Guide!
The installation guide covers the required hardware and software to run the plugin, and how to install it through the various options. Please make sure that you have read it in it's entirety before asking for help, as most issues can simply be solved by reading it and actually following all the steps, including installing the necessary prerequisites.
Support StreamFX on Github Sponsors or Patreon!
Changes
- Fixed some DirectShow devices lacking their proper settings window. (#683)
- Added Virtual Greenscreen. (#680)
- Added Corner Pin to 3D Transform. (#677)
- Improved Mip-Mapping for 3D Transform, it now produces less aliasing. (#677)
- Removed Compliance and Color Format settings from all FFmpeg Encoders. (#673)
- Fixed Windows Installer not offering a path selection page on first 'Static' installation. (#672)
- Fixed Windows Uninstaller not having the correct icon. (#672)
- Fixed Windows Installer recommending 'Portable' over 'Static' installations. (#672)
- Fixed Windows Installer looking for a 32-bit OBS Studio installation. (#672)