ManyCam Changes

Version 9.0.0.7 (10/02/2024)

• Settings redesign.
• Virtual Background redesign.
• Updated colors for dark theme.
• Top bar improvements.
• Scenes tab improvements.
• Added hints for service buttons.
• Fixed navigation bars.
• Fixed export/import blur objects.
• Fixed title thumbnails in the titles combobox.
• Fixed bin icon in playlist.
• Fixed Camera Extension.
• Fixed modal dialog.
• Bug fixing.

Version 8.3.0.7 (06/26/24)

• Connect mobile video source via QR code.
• Added support for YouTube shorts links.
• Fixed an issue when trying to import presets.
• Fixed missing blur settings for a virtual background.
• Fixed background colors for subtitles.
• Fixed subscription status.
• Fixed black output fullscreen.
• Fixed crash on uninstallation.
• Fixed download update link.
• Fixed multiple modal dialogs.
• Bug fixing.

Version 8.1.2.2 (01/20/23)

• Security enhancements.
• Updated the default set of Virtual Backgrounds images.
• The OpenGL Hardware Acceleration option was disabled as obsolete and unstable.
• Fixed an issue where ManyCam received no video feed or crashed on some resolutions when using NDI feed as a video source.
• Fixed an issue where the context menu didn’t come up in certain dialog boxes.

Version Lite 8.1.0.5 (10/18/2022)

• Added the ability to export the Time and Text settings when exporting a project.
• Added a new subscription management panel that allows you to deactivate any particular device within the app.
• Improved live preview rendering performance (added OpenGL mode).
• Fixed an issue where the state of the “Auto turn on title when switching to its preset” setting was not saved.
• The Video Overlay hotkey combination was changed from Cmd+Shift+V to Cmd+Shift+O to avoid conflicts.

Version 8.1.0.4 (10/18/2022)

• Added the ability to export the Time, Text and Effects settings when exporting a project.
• Added a new subscription management panel that allows you to deactivate any particular device within the app.
• Improved live preview rendering performance (added OpenGL mode).
• Fixed an issue where the playback bar didn’t work when Movie was selected as a video source in a global preset.
• Fixed an issue where blurred area remained on screen after it was removed from a preset.
• Fixed an issue where the state of the “Auto turn on title when switching to its preset” setting was not saved.
• The Video Overlay hotkey combination was changed from Cmd+Shift+V to Cmd+Shift+O to avoid conflicts.

Version 8.0.0.45 (07/21/2022)

• Added Global Layers that are visible across all ManyCam presets.
• Added the ability to auto-play a video file when switching to its preset (disabled by default).
• Added the ability to select virtual background quality.
• Added the ability to hide layers.
• Added a built-in collection of downloadable virtual background images and videos (updated regularly).
• Added options to monitor sounds from audio playlist and video sources (enabled by default).
• Implemented new UI design and added Dark mode.
• Added Twitch to the list of default social media streaming services.
• Titles (Lower Thirds): added new templates, animations, and the ability to move/resize them.
• Added new templates for the Time widget and improved its sharpness.
• Improved performance when running multiple (>20) presets simultaneously.
• Added the ability to assign individual Title (Lower Third) to a preset.
• Added the ability to add more than one Text object per preset.
• Added the ability to rearrange objects such as Text, Time, and Effects.
• Audio and video playlists are now easier to access.
• All audio sources are now easier to access and manage (including audio feeds from layers).
• RTMP streaming now utilizes hardware encoder on Apple Silicon devices.
• Added support for metadata rotation flags.

Version 7.10.1.3 (04/28/2022)

• Fixed an issue where ManyCan couldn't be uninstalled from machines running macOS 12.3 or higher due to Apple removing Python.
• Fixed an issue where ManyCam Virtual Webcam could sometimes disappear from the list of video devices after rebooting the machine.

Version 7.10.0.19 (02/10/2022)

• Added the ability to remotely control desktop presets via ManyCam for mobile.
• ManyCam subscription is now device-based and acts globally across all OS users and ManyCam apps. Activate multiple editions (desktop, Lite) and instances of ManyCam for Windows simultaneously with a single device activation on a single machine even if they are installed under multiple OS users.
• ManyCam now uses cross-app authentication that enables automatic sign-in across all desktop ManyCam apps and web services under one OS user.

Version 7.9.0.17 (12/22/2021)

• Added the Guests feature that allows you to chat, make video calls, and invite friends to your streams (currently in beta).
• Virtual Backgrounds: improved performance and added a set of new background images.
• Upgraded the Qt library.
• Added a set of new Lower Thirds (available for paid accounts only).
• Fixed an issue where PowerPoint and video playback controls disappeared in the Preview mode.
• Fixed an issue where ManyCam failed to connect to multiple cameras if they had the same name.

Version 7.8.6.2 (09/16/2021)

• Maximum number of presets allowed increased to 50 for Studio and 200 for Premium and Enterprise.

Version 7.8.5.24 (09/08/2021)

• Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering, sharper edges, and better performance (model v1.9).
• Fixed potential freezes and high CPU usage that could occur when the Video playlist stored multiple items for a long time.
• Fixed an issue where effects, lower thirds, and backgrounds were missing if ManyCam was started by a non-admin user.

Version 7.8.4.14 (05/10/2021)

• Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering (model v1.8).
• Effects: added previews for selected effects and the ability to group them by categories.
• Updated the default set of Virtual Backgrounds images.
• Small performance improvements related to the 'Draw' feature.
• Added an option to lock the video format of a physical webcam (enabled by default).

Version 7.8.3.15 (03/25/2021)

• Added the ability to record GIFs.
• Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering (model v1.7).
• Revamped the Overlay design.
• Fixed multiple screen capturing issues that occurred on Apple M1 with two or more displays connected.
• Fixed an issue where iPhone screen sharing would fail with a 'Timeout' message on Apple M1.
• Fixed an issue where transition settings could not be saved.
• Fixed an issue where playlist item duration could not be saved.

Version 7.8.2.8 (03/01/2021)

• Added Virtual Whiteboard and revamped the 'Draw on desktop' feature.
• Project Export & Import: added the ability to save project files (images, videos, PDFs, PPTs) and import them along with other project settings between devices.
• Fixed an issue where presets could have incorrect names and effects after you rearrange them and restart ManyCam.
• Fixed an issue where the 'next slide' button would sometimes be hidden for the PPT video source.

Version 7.8.1.1 (01/27/2021)

• Improved compatibility with apps that run on Apple M1 chip.

Version 7.8.0.17 (12/24/2020)

• Added the ability to export & import presets and preset collections (preset layout only).
• Added the ability to move layer up and down one level.
• Added hotkey tips and additional hotkey combinations to manage layers.
• Added a set of New Years' virtual background images.
• Virtual Backgrounds: added the speed/quality selector and optimized the performance (model v1.6).
• Reduced the video latency that occurred when the Hardware Acceleration mode was activated (switched to single buffer).
• The Rotate & Flip settings were moved to the Transform menu.
• Added the TCP connection support for IP cameras.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when using the YouTube source.
• Fixed a crash that occurred when removing an item from the audio playlist.
• Fixed a crash that would occur on startup when Virtual Background was enabled while no subscription had been activated.

Version 7.7.1.2 (11/18/2020)

• Improved startup and effect search speed for cases when ManyCam has several thousand effects in the Effect library.
• Improved performance when using multiple active presets.
• Improved performance when using multiple active presets containing the App Window source.
• Added a progress bar and play/pause controls for movies and the YouTube URL source.
• Added a warning that appears when the receiving application degrades the image quality.
• Increased the layer/effect resize area.
• Fixed an issue where some presentations wouldn't open on devices running macOS 10.14.
• Fixed an issue where some effects could change their size and/or proportions after changing the resolution or restarting ManyCam.
• Fixed an issue where ManyCam would create a default stream when you log in to YouTube.
• Fixed an issue where ManyCam would freeze when adding a static WebP image as an animated effect.

Version 7.7.0.3 (10/27/2020)

• New Overlay feature (activates with 'Cmd+Shift+V').
• New scaling settings for layers (Fit, Fill, Stretch).
• Added the Draw on Desktop feature.
• Added the ability to adjust layer opacity.
• Added the ability to round layer corners.
• Added the ability to add PDF files as a video source.
• Added the ability to copy-paste layers.
• Added the Lock button on layer hover.
• Webcam source can now have unique crop settings in each layer.
• Hold down 'Cmd' when resizing a layer to produce a perfectly square shape (changed from 'Shift').
• Hold down 'Shift' when resizing a layer to preserve its aspect ratio.
• The 'Presentation' source was renamed to 'PowerPoint'.
• The 'Blank image' source was renamed to 'Color Source'.
• The 'Media files' source was renamed to 'Images & Videos'.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur if Mobile Device was selected as a source when in OpenGL Hardware Acceleration mode.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur on MacBook Pro 15" 2018 when a built-in camera was selected as a source.

Version 7.5.0.7 (09/29/2020)

• Added the ability to use videos as virtual backgrounds.
• Added the ability to reorder presets in the preset preview panel using drag&drop.
• Added tooltips for the Video Playlist panel.
• Reduced the minimum permissible layer size.
• Layers are now sticky and have ruler guides.
• Changed zooming behavior: a zoomed area within a layer can now only be moved by holding down the Cmd key.
• Fixed an issue where the 'AM' indication was not rendered for some types of clocks.
• Fixed an issue where the webcam feed would freeze when another app used the same webcam.
• Fixed an issue where ManyCam would crash when the webcam run at 29.97 FPS.
• Restored the missing mouse wheel zoom.
• Overall performance and stability improvements.

Version 7.4.0 (08/11/20)

• Added the ability to add presentations as video source (ppt, pptx, key) (requires a locally installed copy of Apple Keynote 10).
• Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering (model v1.5).
• Improved the crop functionality to support more video sources: Movie, Image, YouTube Link, Mobile Device, Desktop Capture.
• Improved performance when using multiple presets.
• Added the ability to disable HTML notifications (paid feature).
• Added the Crop icon to the main panel.
• Added a new option "Keep my video sources connected when ManyCam is hidden".
• Fixed an issue that prevented virtual webcams and capture cards from appearing as webcam source.
• Fixed the Chroma Key color distortion that appeared on AMD GPUs when using Color Picker.
• Fixed incorrect aspect ratio in some effects.

Version 7.3.1 (07/07/20)

• Added support for NDI output.
• Improved quality of the Chroma key auto-setup mode.

Version 7.3.0 (06/11/20)

• Added support for NDI inputs.
• Added automatic ManyCam watermark removal after subscription activation.
• Background blur/removal: reduced flickering and improved hand detection
  (model v1.3).
• RTMP live streaming: fixed buffering issues when going live to multiple servers at once, improved audio & video synchronization.
• Fixed audio clicks and pops while recording.
• Fixed Lower Third font clipping.
• Fixed saving and loading of video playlists.

Version 7.2.0 (05/20/20)

• Added the Crop layer feature (currently works with webcams only).
• Removed support for old background effects (replaced with Virtual Backgrounds).
• Fixed an issue where Chroma Key persisted after reset.
• Switched Chroma Key to the HSL algorithm by default for easier color picker usage.
• Fixed glitches in cropped/resized layers and where Virtual Background is enabled.
• Fixed an issue where unwanted drag-and-drop behavior occurred when clicking on UI elements in ManyCam.

Version 7.1.2 (04/27/20)

• Improved performance and quality of Virtual Background.

Version 7.1.1 (04/17/20)

• Fixed the issue with Background blur/removal on AMD GPUs.
• Added new high-quality virtual background images.

Version 7.1.0 (04/09/20)

• Background blur/removal without a green screen (requires ManyCam Studio or higher and macOS 10.13.4).
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 7.0.32 (04/01/20)

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 7.0.11 (11/28/19)

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 7.0.7 (11/25/19)

• New revamped Chroma Key: improved speed, auto-setup, spill reduction and more.
• Added new Hardware Acceleration implementation based on the Metal framework (enabled by default).
• Added new default effect packs (animated emojis, school effects and more).
• Added animated effects support (drag&drop GIF files into ManyCam).
• Added ability to download new effects within the ManyCam application from our in-app effect store.
• Added ability to resize ManyCam effects.
• Added media file drag&drop dialog.
• Added ability to lock video layer position and size (the main layer is locked by default).
• Improved UI design, including easier ways to change color grading, FPS, resolution and add audio sources.
• Improved drawing: better sharpness, cool stamps, shapes and more.
• Improved Desktop Capture performance, added the 'Window area' option.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 6.7.1 (10/02/19)

• Added macOS Catalina support.
• Other bugfixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.7.0 (04/26/19)

• Added ip-camera buffering and fixed connectivity issues.
• Added error logging for better support.
• Improved audio/video sync for mobile source.
• Other bugfixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.6.0 (01/22/19)

• Added free Picture-in-Picture mode.
• Hardware Acceleration is enabled by default.
• Fixes for memory leaks.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.5.1 (10/31/18)

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.5.0 (09/27/18)

Driver improvements:
• Added 60 fps support.
• Improved scaling quality.
• Added a few more resolutions (2K, 4K).
• Optimized the delay between ManyCam and client apps (like Skype).
• Added ability to rename ManyCam Virtual Device (requires a restart of the client app).
Client improvements:
• Added camera source settings.
• Added Sync Offset feature for webcam source.
• Resolved several crashes.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.4.0 (05/29/18)

• Improved effect management UI panel.
• Added custom Lower Third support.
• Removed obsolete effects from the default Effects library.
• Resolved several crashes.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.3.0 (04/26/18)

• Added new Playlist features and interface changes.
• Implemented new video preset management approach.
• Improved IP cameras connection stability.
• Resolved several crashes.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.2.0 (02/20/18)

• Improved GPU-based Hardware Acceleration (experimental feature).
• Improved compatibility with Chrome browser, PhotoBooth, Google Hangouts, and other apps.
• Reduced CPU usage.
• Added hidden/off-screen app capture support.
• Added ability to mirror Apple mobile devices via USB.
• Added Hotkeys feature.
• Resolved several crashes.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.1.0 (12/27/17)

• Improved settings for predefined social media streaming (Facebook – added stream title, description, and privacy settings, and ability to select group, event, or page as streaming destination. YouTube – added stream title and privacy settings).
• Revamped the RTMP and connect tab.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 6.0.3 (12/12/17)

• Various bug fixes & stability improvements.

Version 6.0.2 (11/09/17)

• Brand new and even more flexible UI design with customizable widgets.
• New Favorites panel for your favorite features.
• Free HD resolution.
• New realistic Face Masks.
• Advanced audio management (customizable audio sources for video presets and Picture-in-Picture layers).
• Various bug fixes & stability improvements.

Version 4.6.0 (04/06/17)

• Added subscriptions.
• Added social login.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.

Version 4.5.0 (11/23/16)

• New RTMP feature that allows you to broadcast directly on Twitch, Facebook, Ustream and YouTube live events.
• Create and save a list of RTMP servers that you often use for broadcasting. (Standard, Studio & Enterprise)
• Broadcast to multiple RTMP servers simultaneously (Studio & Enterprise only).
• Google Chrome Support Fixes.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.

Version 4.2.3 (10/25/16)

• Fixed few issues related to macOS Sierra.
• Various bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

Version 4.2.1 (09/16/16)

• New Chroma Key feature (Studio and Enterprise only).
• ManyCam Mobile [ BETA ] support.
• New YouTube Video Source allows you to stream and broadcast videos found on YouTube.
• Various bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

Version 4.1.0 (06/03/16)

• Added IP camera support. Add an IP/Web-based cameras as a ManyCam video source.
• Added H264 support for IP cameras (Studio and Enterprise only).
• Fixed bug with desktop capture for 2 monitors.
• Various bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

Version 4.0.5 (03/21/16)

• New and more flexible UI design with support for HiDPI displays.
• Playlist scheduler.
• Transition between elements in playlist.
• Draw tab improvement (Undo/Redo added).
• Usage up to 12 video sources (Studio and Enterprise only).
• New Save Effects Presets feature.
• Connect tab added.
• Saving snapshots and recordings to multiple locations.

Version 3.2.6 (11/27/15)

• New Audio tab to control microphones, playlist, effects and more.
• Recording feature allowing users to record broadcasts locally.

Version 3.1.3 (06/23/15)

• New “On-Air” feature allows you to track what applications or websites are using ManyCam.
• New Mobile Video Source allows you to stream video and audio directly from your mobile device.
• Multilanguage support.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.0.14 (05/27/15)

• Fixed issues some users were having on flash websites.

Version 3.0.12 (04/23/15)

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.0.11 (12/23/14)

• Mac OS 10.9.5 Maverics and Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite support added.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.0.10 (11/06/14)

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.0.9 (09/26/14)

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 3.0.8 (09/24/14)

• Multiple video screens and sources.
• Redesigned and more responsive UI.
• The new Gallery tab allows you to easily access images and videos.
• The new Favorites section allows you to access frequently used effects.
• Search for effects, photos and videos in the software.
• Includes a new category of effects called Emoticons.
• New Lower Third feature.
• ManyCam Pro can unlock more HD resolutions.
• ManyCam Pro can unlock more picture-in-picture modes.
• Various bug fixes and improvements requested by users.

Version 2.0.51 (02/20/14)

• Fixed incorrect video scaling with some applications.
• Added some fixes for Mac OS X Mavericks and other bug fixes and enhancements.

Version 2.0.38 (10/30/13)

• New Mac virtual video driver with 64-bit application support.
• ManyCam Mac Pro users can now use a new preview mode to edit video before switching. Upgrading to ManyCam Pro also permanently disables the ManyCam.com logo & watermark.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Version 1.0.44 (08/05/11)

• ManyCam now supports 64 bit processors and Mac OS X Lion.
• Fixed a problem where some Mac OS X Lion users would see a black video as their video source.
• Decreased our installer size.

Version 1.0.41 (10/12/09)

• ManyCam now works with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system.
• ManyCam has also had other miscellaneous bug fixes to benefit all Mac users.

Version 1.0.30 (06/15/09)

• Two virtual ManyCam camera modes (RGB and Y'CbCr) to support maximum applications. If one doesn't work please try the other.
• Use ManyCam in Photobooth and iChat by going to their effects list.
• The uninstaller has been separated. (/Applications/ManyCam/ManyCam_Uninstaller)
• ManyCam can now work with Photobooth and some other applications simultaneously.
• "Mirror video source" feature allows you to quickly mirror your video.

Version 1.0.0 (03/11/09)

• Choose a blank color as your video by going to "Sources" and choosing "Blank Image"
• Go to "Sources" and then the "Image" pane. Look at the arrows on the right side of the screen to rotate your video source
• Go to your webcam under "Sources" then use the slider to zoom your video in and out
• Movies now show elapsed time and total time
• Now you can set up a time elapsed slideshow for images and snapshots. Go to your images or snapshots to try this feature