4/11/24 - v4.2.2:
Fixes an issue where a scheduled LinkedIn livestream may not start.
Adds a message about Meta’s planned discontinuation of third-party access to Facebook Groups.
Other minor fixes.
3/19/24 - v4.2.1:
Adds a new warning message when disk space is getting low while recording.
Fixes an issue where the Start Video From Last Position feature did not work properly when in Preview Mode.
Fixes an issue where the Go To Next Scene feature may not work when movie playback ends.
Fixes an issue where overlays with drop shadows could cause rendering issues on Intel Macs.
Other minor fixes.
3/4/24 - v4.2:
Adds support for displaying Instagram Live comments for Instagram accounts linked to Facebook Business Pages.
Adds support for comments and join messages in X (Twitter) live broadcasts.
Adds a new System Extension-based virtual camera component on macOS 13 or newer. Ecamm Live Virtual Camera is now compatible with more apps, including FaceTime, Safari, Keynote, and Discord.
Adds a new integration to send videos directly to Scenery with three quick edit options: AI assisted edits, automatic subtitle creation, or custom edits.
Adds an option to prompt for the name of a recording file, with options for before and after the recording.
Adds a Perspective slider control to the overlay popover.
Adds a Vertical Safe Zone option to the Options menu.
For destination such as Instagram that use a non-persistent stream key, the stream key field has been moved to the scheduling window.
The Sonoma Horizon wallpaper video is now included in the list of pre-installed Green Screen backdrops if available.
The Go To Next Scene feature can now start an Automatic Scene Group.
Includes an updated Elgato Stream Deck plugin with a new key to trigger macOS Sonoma reaction animations. (Requires macOS 14.1 or newer.)
Fixes an issue where a scene with several overlays with drop shadows could render slowly.
Fixes an issue where the Current Application option in screen share overlays did not work.
Other minor fixes.
2/15/24 - v4.1.10:
Fixes an issue where some users could no longer access their business-managed Facebook Pages.
2/1/24 - v4.1.9:
Fixes an issue where the app could crash on launch on older macOS versions.
1/30/24 - v4.1.8:
Fixes an issue where X (Twitter) comments from Restream.io did not show up in Ecamm Live’s Comments window.
The Go To Next Scene feature can now start an Automatic Scene Group.
Fixes an issue where the Paste Settings and Paste Text Style contextual menu items didn’t work properly for Text Box overlays.
Other minor fixes.
12/13/23 - v4.1.7:
Fixes an issue introduced in v4.1.6 where unfilled circle shape overlays didn’t display properly.
Fixes an issue where an interrupted YouTube live stream may not automatically offer to resume when the internet becomes reachable.
Fixes an issue where sounds and music played using the Sound Effects window didn’t sync up properly with microphone audio.
Other minor fixes.
11/21/23 - v4.1.6:
Fixes an issue where the Comments & Reactions window didn’t always scroll down to the most recent comment in macOS Sonoma.
The Restream comment feed will now include chat replies sent via the Restream website.
Fixes an issue where an Interview guest displayed in a camera overlay was not removed from the greenroom when published in Preview mode.
The NDI click-to-start feature added in v4.1.4 will no longer apply to Skype NDI inputs or NDI inputs originating on the local host.
11/7/23- v4.1.5:
Fixes an issue introduced in v4.1.4 where text overlay margins could be missing.
Other minor fixes.
11/1/23 - v4.1.4:
Adds a menu item in the Recording menu to save a still frame image.
Includes a new version of Ecamm Live Virtual Mic.
Newly discovered NDI video inputs will no longer start automatically.
Adds an alert message about Apple’s Video Reactions feature.
Fixes an issue where cropping a PDF or SVG overlay didn’t work properly.
Fixes an issue where text overlays may lose their background or border when updating Ecamm Live from version before v4.0.9.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live System Audio and Virtual Mic may not start after installation in macOS 14 Sonoma.
Other minor fixes.
10/10/23 - v4.1.3:
Includes an updated version of Ecamm Live Virtual Camera that fixes an issue where video apps could freeze on macOS 14 Sonoma.
Fixes an issue where video in the Camera Switcher and Interview window could flicker when using Apple’s Video Effects on macOS 14 Sonoma beta.
Fixes an issue where comment overlays may not show up correctly.
Other minor fixes.
10/3/23 - v4.1.2:
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live Virtual Camera doesn't work in Apple's macOS 14.1 Beta.
Other minor fixes.
10/2/23 - v4.1.1:
Mute settings now apply to ISO recordings.
Fixes an issue where recordings created in iCloud-synced folders may not show up when using ISO recording mode in macOS 14 Sonoma.
Fixes an issue where text box overlays may not show up with the correct font size.
Fixes an issue where PDF overlay borders may not show up correctly.
Other minor fixes.
9/18/23 - v4.1:
Adds Shape overlays with support for linear gradient, blur, and effects.
Adds a new “text box” overlay type.
Adds free rotation of overlays including rotation gesture support.
Adds overlay borders and rounded corners for all overlay types.
Adds a linear gradient option for overlay borders.
Adds overlay blend mode options.
Adds an image and movie overlay green screen key option.
Adds a text cutout option for text overlays.
Adds line spacing and kerning adjustments for text overlays.
Adds overlay drop shadows.
Adds new spin transitions for all overlay types.
Adds a menu item to paste an overlay’s styles into another overlay.
Adds a menu item to paste a text overlay’s text style to other text overlays.
Comment overlay avatars now have an adjustable maximum size.
Adds a Recent section to the Profile menu.
Adds a macOS Shortcuts trigger for YouTube Super Chats.
Adds a new tab in the Comments & Reactions window for YouTube Super Chats. (Only visible once a Super Chat is received.)
Super Chats will now also show up in the Favorites tab.
Slider controls can now be controlled with the arrow keys.
The text editing window now allows the arrow keys to be used in the font list.
Fixes an issue where overlay background color and stroke color could shift.
Fixes an issue where web widget overlays might not show up.
Fixes an issue where certain RTSP network cameras didn’t connect.
Fixes an issue where streaming to kick.com didn’t work.
Fixes an issue where cropping a WebM overlay didn’t always work properly.
Includes NDI v5.5.4.
Other minor fixes.
7/18/23 - v4.0.9:
Fixes an issue where undo/redo for creating a Scene folder could crash.
Fixes an issue where NDI output could provide incorrect format metadata.
Fixes an issue introduced in v4.0.8 where tally for NDI output didn’t work.
Other minor fixes.
6/28/23 - v4.0.8:
Fixes an issue where Amazon Live comments didn't show up in Ecamm Live.
Other minor fixes.
5/22/23 - v4.0.7:
Includes changes to Interview Mode to address video quality issues.
Fixes an issue that could cause a stream to use lower than expected data rate.
Fixes an issue where in-app Facebook login may not work.
Fixes an issue where playback did not resume from the last play position when switching between two Video File scenes.
Fixes an issue where YouTube live chat comments could be missing from the Interview guest’s comment feed.
Fixes an issue where overlays could get transferred to a different scene.
Fixes an issue where background overlay video may not play after importing a Profile.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live windows could be on displays used by Video Monitor mode.
Fixes an issue where hiding or showing a camera overlay didn’t fade properly.
The Camera Effects LUT effect is now applied before Green Screen keying.
Ecamm Live will now warn and offer to change the resolution when 4K is used with YouTube’s low latency mode.
Fixes various reported crash issues.
Other minor fixes.
4/13/23 - v4.0.6:
Adds an ISO video recording option for Camera C.
Adds an option to stream or record with a 4:5 aspect ratio.
Adds support for full color range when using a Blackmagic ATEM Mini device.
Adds an option in the Overlays menu to add a placeholder comment overlay.
Adds a 🔥 button to the Create New Broadcast window to suggest new titles using OpenAI’s GPT 3.5 API.
Adds support for audio play-through for the secondary mic channel.
Ecamm Live will now allow the tall shape to be used for Amazon Live.
Adds support for adding SVG images as overlays. (Does not support all types of SVG files.)
Adds checkboxes in the Destinations preferences to disable destinations.
A notification will now be displayed when a streaming destination is no longer logged in.
Includes various optimizations to address performance issues on Intel Macs.
Ecamm Live no longer requires Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs.
Fixes an issue that could cause a scheduled Facebook broadcast to fail.
Fixes an issue that prevented interactive widget overlays from logging into Google accounts.
Fixes an issue where some 2019 Mac Pro users may not be able to pick 4K mode.
Other minor fixes.
3/6/23 - v4.0.5:
Fixes an issue that could result in periodic compression artifacts when streaming to LinkedIn, Twitter or Amazon Live on an Intel-based Mac.
Fixes an issue where the Go To Next Scene feature did not work for certain countdown overlays.
Fixes an issue where resuming a live stream after an internet issue may result in an error message.
Fixes an issue that could result in an ISO recording error message.
Other minor fixes.
2/16/23 - v4.0.4:
Fixes an issue where a scheduled Facebook broadcast in a multistream may not be published.
2/16/23 - v4.0.3:
Adds cut/copy/paste when interacting with widgets.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live wouldn’t install the Elgato Stream Deck plugin.
Fixes an issue where recording could fail after unpausing.
Fixes an issue where the format menu did not show up for Blackmagic devices without automatic format detection.
Other minor fixes.
2/8/23 - v4.0.2:
Adds a fly-in option for widget overlays.
Adds a menu item in the Upcoming list to copy the embed HTML for scheduled Facebook and YouTube broadcasts.
LUT files are now included in exported Profiles.
The Blur Effect option will now also blur the associated Green Screen background.
Changes how the Create New Broadcast window works when required fields are blank.
Widget interaction now works when a scene or overlay is locked.
Fixes an issue where YouTube Super Chat notifications could be repeated on Intel Macs.
Fixes an issue where the Facebook Group comment permission link was not added to the video description.
Fixes an issue where switching from video playback mode to camera mode may not work properly.
Fixes an issue where a Facebook Page destination may not properly migrate from version 3 to version 4.
Fixes an issue where the Go Live Now button may not be clickable.
Fixes an issue where a widget overlay may not show up.
Fixes an issue where an overlay folder group may not work in the SHOW IN BACKGROUND section.
Fixes an issue where an animated overlay may not auto-play.
Fixes an issue where streaming to LinkedIn may not work properly.
Fixes an issue where a comment overlay may shift position unexpectedly.
Several other minor fixes.
1/27/23: v4.0.1:
Important fixes for the Facebook integration.
1/26/23 - v4.0:
Creating and scheduling a live video has been redesigned:
Broadcasts are now created in the Create New Broadcast window.
Multi-streaming and scheduling to up to 10 destinations is now supported.
A new list of all scheduled broadcasts includes the broadcast title, thumbnail, and platforms options.
Destinations are managed in the new Destinations section of the app preferences.
Multiple RTMP stream key destinations can now be added.
Adds a built-in internet speed test to the Stream section of the app preferences. (Requires macOS 12 Monterey or newer.)
Adds a mode menu to the main window with switches for Recording and Virtual Camera.
Adds isolated video track recording cameras and Interview guests. (Pro only, Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs only.)
Adds a new camera switcher window.
Adds the ability to view a connected video source in a separate window.
Adds the ability to send a video source to a connected display or AirPlay device. (Pro only)
Adds the ability to assign a video source to a placeholder camera.
Adds an Edit in Descript button to the streaming/recording end message.
Interview Mode now allows up to 10 guests on Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs. (Pro only)
Adds an option to add chapter markers to a text file during streaming or recording.
Adds digital blur and sepia tone effects to the Camera Options section of the Camera Effects window.
Adds support for sending audio and video to Blackmagic DeckLink devices with video output. (Pro only)
A new preference option adds a 3-second countdown for starting a recording in Record-Only mode.
Record-only mode will now record using a higher video bitrate.
Adds support for Amazon Live comments, viewer count, and follower notifications.
Adds the option to interact with web widget overlays.
Adding a web widget overlay is now part of the Standard plan.
Facebook Page cross-posting is now part of the Standard plan.
Adds support for scheduling LinkedIn Live broadcasts.
Adds support for LinkedIn Live auto-captioning.
Adds click-to-start for Apple Continuity Camera video sources.
Adds a new System Output Mix Mode checkbox to the Audio preferences.
Adds an option to hide the main window camera switcher to the General preferences.
Camera overlays assigned to a placeholder Interview guest will no longer show a silhouette image.
Camera overlays assigned to a missing camera will now display a message to select a camera.
A new Flip Horizontally menu item has been added to the Video Monitor section of the Outputs menu.
Countdown overlays now include an option to count down to a time on the current day.
Adds a calendar picker to the countdown overlay settings.
The Comments & Reactions window will now show a badge for YouTube chat comment authors who are moderators or channel members.
Adds an option to show or hide the stopwatch overlay’s milliseconds.
Comments in the Comments & Reactions window can now be dragged to other apps (as text), or dragged into the Guest Chat window.
Comments deleted by moderators during a Twitch broadcast will now show as deleted in Ecamm Live’s Comments & Reactions window and the Interview guest comment pane.
Adds a new Remote Control section to the app preferences to manage which third-party apps can control Ecamm Live.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live Elgato Stream Deck plugin:
Adds a new key to add chapter markers.
Adds a new key to post a predefined chat comment.
Adds support for adjusting audio input levels and selecting items with Stream Deck + dials.
Adds enhancements to the Go Live key to support going live to a specific destination.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live Loupedeck plugin with support for choosing a Profile, and fixes for a connection issue.
Includes an updated RTSP library for improved network cam support.
MacOS shortcut selection is now part of the Profile.
Updates NewTek NDI to v5.5.1.
Includes updated versions of the Virtual Mic plugin and System Audio plugin to fix an incompatibility issue with Riverside.fm.
Widget overlays will now render using the Mac’s preferred language.
NDI and Blackmagic input source audio will now properly respect the stereo mapping checkbox.
YouTube Super Sticker comments are now displayed as Super Chats.
Fixes an issue where Live Demo Mode could be low resolution.
Fixes an issue creating a YouTube stream with several multi-byte characters in the title.
Fixes an issue where the XSplit virtual camera did not work in Ecamm Live.
Fixes an issue where the text color could change unexpectedly while editing a text overlay.
Fixes an issue where the green screen settings such as the backdrop image could be lost once the Green Screen checkbox is turned off.
Fixes an issue where a WebM video used as a background overlay did not loop.
Fixes an issue where a widget overlay could stop after switching Profiles.
Fixes an issue where YouTube chat comments posted from Ecamm Live weren’t sent to the Interview guest chat stream.
Fixes an issue where streaming to Telegram Live didn't work.
12/14/22 - v3.10.8:
Fixes an issue where streaming to a Restream.io Event could fail with an error message.
11/21/22 - v3.10.7:
Fixes an issue where an interrupted Facebook Live may not resume.
Fixes an issue where the Elgato Stream Deck plugin did not install.
Other minor fixes.
10/6/22 - v3.10.6:
Fixes an issues where some Facebook New Page Experience Pages were not listed in Ecamm Live.
Fixes an issue where Facebook scheduled live videos created with other tools could show up as in-progress in Ecamm Live.
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.10.4 where Ecamm Live would not list in-progress non-scheduled Facebook lives.
9/28/22 - v3.10.5:
Fixes an issue where Twitch login stopped working.
Other minor fixes.
9/22/22 - v3.10.4:
Fixes an issue where scheduling a Facebook broadcast no longer worked.
Scheduling a Facebook broadcast will now create a Facebook Live Event.
Facebook scheduling no longer has any limitations on the planned start date.
Fixes an issue that could cause an uploaded YouTube thumbnail to be blurry on YouTube.
9/12/22 - v3.10.3:
Includes an updated YouTube login flow required for ongoing compatibility.
Fixes an issue where Live Demo Mode wasn't always full quality.
Other minor fixes.
4/13/2022 - v3.10.2:
New text overlays will now use the shadow and alignment settings from the most recent text overlay.
Fixes an issue where an Interview guest's audio could end up out of sync with their video.
Fixes an issue where the Video Monitor feature didn't work on older macOS versions.
Fixes an issue where animated GIFs did not alway play back at the correct speed.
Other minor fixes.
3/22/2022 - v3.10.1:
Scene sound assets are now included in exported scenes.
Ecamm Live's frame rate will now be adjusted to 30 FPS when streaming to Amazon Live.
Fixes an issue where scene sound settings were not included in scene import.
Fixes an issue where an overlay's new size may not be saved after being resized.
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.10.0 where a centered or right-justified text overlay with a border may not be drawn correctly.
Fixes an issue where an animated overlay may not be displayed.
Other minor fixes.
3/10/2022 - v3.10.0:
Adds a Virtual Mic feature to the Outputs menu. (Pro only.)
Adds the ability to assign a macOS Shortcut to various actions in the app. (New Shortcuts tab in the app Preferences.)
Adds a fly-in option for images, animations, countdowns, camera overlays, and screen share overlays.
Adds the ability to play more than one sound simultaneously in the Sound Effects window.
Overlays will now automatically align to other overlays when moved or resized from corners and edges.
Adds the ability to hide and show overlays using hot keys.
Adds an option for movie mode and animated overlays to pick up where a movie left off instead of playing from the beginning.
Adds a button in the Scenes window to create Automatic Scene Groups to automatically cycle through a collection of Scenes.
Adds a settings popover for Scene Sounds, including an option to keep playing a Scene Sound when switching away from the Scene.
Adds next track and previous track buttons to the sound effect playlist settings popover.
Adds support for media keys (play/pause, next and previous keys) for sound effects playlists.
Adds Twitch chat badges to the Comments window.
Adds a OneStream Live streaming destination.
Overlays positioned behind a locked overlay can now be manipulated.
Remaining movie playback time is now displayed in the Scene picker in the top corner of the main window.
Remaining sound effect playback time is now displayed at the bottom of the Sound Effects window.
Adds a calendar selector to the scheduling window’s date picker.
Connected iOS devices will not start running as a video source until they are picked in the switcher or used in a Scene.
Sound effects will now fade in and out when the Sound Effects mute setting changes.
Adds support for automatically complying with Amazon Live’s video bitrate requirement.
Adds a checkbox for enabling echo cancellation when using external computer speakers.
Adds enhanced support for VoiceOver Accessibility.
Adds support for dragging in a local javascript file as a widget overlay.
Function keys (F1-F12) can now be used for hot keys.
Widget rendering has been updated to use an M1-native version of Chromium Embedded Framework.
Ecamm Live now uses version 5.1.1 of NewTek’s NDI framework.
Includes an updated Elgato Stream Deck plugin with support for Switching Profiles, Automatic Scene Groups and minor fixes.
Includes an updated Loupedeck plugin with support for Automatic Scene Groups, a Loupedeck CT profile, and minor fixes.
Fixes an issue where an overlay’s border thickness could change when switching between a Retina display and a non-Retina display.
Fixes an issue where a countdown overlay’s position could change when switching scenes or hiding the overlay.
Fixes an issue where assets for global overlays and background overlays were not included in exported Profiles.
Fixes an issue where text overlays could wrap unexpectedly.
Fixes an issue where certain PDF overlays could be slow to load or advance pages.
Fixes a crash issue when playing sound effects.
Fixes an issue where a sound effect could play on just one audio channel.
3/2/2022 - v3.9.9:
Fixes an issues where comments could show up twice in Ecamm Live when streaming to a Facebook Group.
2/14/2022 - v3.9.8:
Ecamm Live has been updated to use the latest version of the Twitch API.
Adds support for Twitch chat ban/unban.
Adds support for connecting Nikon Zfc, Sony Alpha 7R III, and Sony Alpha a7R IV A via USB.
Fixes an issue where a camera overlay may not start properly.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could log out of Restream unexpectedly during a stream.
Fixes an issue with adding a WebM overlay as a background overlay.
Other minor fixes.
12/20/2021 - v3.9.7:
Fixes an issue where Interview guest placeholders may not show up properly.
Other minor fixes.
12/13/2021 - v3.9.6:
Fixes an issue where certain audio inputs did not show up in Ecamm Live's Mic menu in macOS 12.1.
Other minor fixes.
11/22/2021 - v3.9.5:
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.9.3 where the app could freeze up momentarily for users with a large sound library.
11/16/2021 - v3.9.4:
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.9.3 where a recording error message could be displayed when starting a broadcast or recording.
11/15/2021 - v3.9.3:
Fixes an issue where NDI could be choppy on macOS Monterey.
Fixes an issue where the recording location could become invalid after importing an Ecamm Profile from another Mac.
Other minor fixes.
11/1/2021 - v3.9.2:
Fixes an issue that caused DSLR/mirrorless cameras connected via USB to run slowly on macOS Monterey.
Fixes an issue where the Copy Embed Link and Copy Embed URL menu items did not work for Facebook.
Other minor fixes.
10/27/2021 - v3.9.1:
Adds a plugin for controlling Ecamm with Loupedeck Live.
Minor fixes.
10/19/2021 - v3.9.0:
Adds support for switching between and exporting Profiles.
Adds Screenshare Overlays.
Add customization of the Interview link's title, sharing image and bottom corner logo.
Interview mode now has a private text chat for the host and guests.
Adds 14 new options for the Interview link's domain name.
Adds a Twitter destination.
Adds support for RTSP (network) cameras.
Adds an option for rounded corners for Camera Overlays and Screenshare Overlays.
Adds a Squircle shape option for Camera Overlays and Screenshare Overlays.
Adds an option for a colored border for Text, Camera, and Screenshare Overlays.
Adds an to option to round only certain corners of Overlays.
Overlays can now be cropped by dragging from the corners or edges while holding down the option key.
Overlay groups can now be linked to move multiple overlays at once.
Adds a new end behavior option for movie Overlays to stay hidden.
Adds support for Cut/Copy/Paste of Scenes and Overlays
Overlays can now be resized by dragging from the edges.
Adds Duplicate, Send to Back, Bring to Front, Unlock, and Widget Reload to the Overlay contextual menu.
Items can now be duplicated using option-drag in the Scenes window and Overlays window.
Local HTML files can now be added as widgets via drag and drop.
Adds slow cross dissolve transition options.
Adds an option to keep a widget running.
Adds a menu option to show the most recent comment as an overlay.
Adds a button in the Camera Effects window to apply effects to all Scenes.
Adds a button in the Camera Effects window for Camera 90° rotate.
The text overlay editor is now a movable window.
The shift key will now constrain the axes for pan control in the Camera Effects window.
Adds a Twitch ingest selection to the app preferences.
Ecamm Live's output audio sample rate is now 48kHz.
Includes NewTek's NDI v5 library with native M1 support and NDI tally for NDI input and output.
Adds USB support for Sony Alpha A6600, ZV-E10, DSC-A7S III, and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live Stream Deck plugin:
The mute key settings now includes an option to mute a specific audio channel or an individual guest's audio.
A new key has been added to play animated overlays.
A new key has been added for toggling Live Demo Mode.
A new key has been added to hide and show the main window controls.
A new key has been added to show the most recent comment as an overlay.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live Virtual Camera.
The Ecamm Live app icon has been updated.
7/21/2021 - v3.8.7:
Adds support for connecting the Sony A7S III, Sony A7C, Canon EOS M200, Fuji X-Pro3, Fuji X100V, Fuji X-T30, and Sigma FP via USB.
Fixes an issue where the in-app Facebook login option did not work.
Fixes an issue where the app could freeze when in screen sharing mode.
Fixes an issue where an error message could show up when a Facebook Page is picked.
Other minor fixes.
7/6/2021 - v3.8.6:
Minor fixes.
6/14/2021 - v3.8.5:
Fixes a YouTube error when starting a scheduled broadcast with Ultra-Low Latency mode.
Fixes an issue where the app may not open after updating to macOS 11.5 Beta.
Fixes an issue where the app may not open on macOS 12 Monterey Beta.
Fixes an issue where an animated overlay in a folder group could disappear when publishing in Preview Mode.
Improvements to Interview Mode connection quality.
Other minor fixes.
5/18/2021 - v3.8.4:
Fixes a data rate issue introduced in v3.8.3.
5/17/2021 - v3.8.3:
Fixes an issue where Interview guest Camera Overlays were not always automatically removed from the Interview green room.
Image overlays dragged in from the Finder will now have a better initial size and position.
Changes to work around a Facebook login issue.
Other minor fixes.
5/4/2021 - v3.8.2:
Fixes an issue where the Restream.io comment stream could stop showing up in Ecamm Live after an internet disruption.
Other minor fixes and performance improvements.
4/12/2021 - v3.8.1:
Fixes an issue where the ISO audio recording feature may not work properly after adjusting the sound level.
Fixes an issue where some comments could show up anonymously for streams to a Facebook personal profile.
Fixes an issue where animated overlays may not play at the correct rate.
Fixes an issue where a Show/Hide Overlay Stream Deck key could stop working after using Preview Mode.
Fixes an issue where Twitch emoticons could show up upside-down in the Comments window.
Other minor fixes.
3/31/2021 - v3.8.0:
Ecamm Live now runs natively on M1 Macs.
Adds a Preview Mode feature to make offline changes during a broadcast or recording.
Widget overlays now use Chromium instead of WebKit, which increases performance, and adds full support for WebM, WebGL and CSS animations.
Interview mode will now allow the host and guests to hear each other during video playback. (Off-air audio.)
Adds an option to hide the user interface controls in the main window by holding down the fn key, or picking Hide Main Window Controls from the Window menu.
Adds a search feature in the Comments & Reactions window.
Adds the ability to mark comments as favorites.
Adds the ability to ban YouTube commenters.
Adds customizable hot keys for Scene switching.
Adds a checkbox in Camera Effects for Black & White mode.
Adds a Blue Screen option to the Camera Effects window.
Adds 30-second skip buttons for movie playback.
Adds LinkedIn Live broadcasting.
Adds the ability to nudge an overlay's position using the arrow keys.
Adds support for playing WebM movies as animated overlays.
Adds text overlay background corner radius and margin settings to the overlay editing sheet.
Adds the ability to create an image overlay by dragging from apps such as Keynote.
Adds Next Overlay and Previous Overlay menu items for cycling through a series of overlays.
Adds an option in the Overlays window to add background overlay images and videos.
Adds the ability to resize an overlay by dragging from any corner.
Adds the ability to drag an image overlay, camera overlay or animated overlay beyond the edge of the window.
Adds options to indicate the fly-in direction for text overlays.
Adds a vertical snap to center when dragging overlays.
Adds a checkbox in preferences for Picture-in-Picture visibility in new Scenes.
Improvements to screen sharing mode to reduce latency and fix a flicker issue.
Improvements to the ISO audio feature to be more efficient.
Includes a new version of the Elgato Stream Deck plugin with new keys for Preview Mode.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live Virtual Camera plugin.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live System Audio plugin.
Fixes an issue where centered and right-justified countdowns did not always stay where you put them.
Fixes an issue where the Pause feature in Record Only mode didn't work in ISO audio recordings.
Fixes an issue where first-run did not work properly on a Mac Mini with no connected microphone.
2/23/2021 - v3.7.9:
Ecamm Live will now detect a potential configuration issue with livestreams scheduled using YouTube Studio.
2/20/2021 - v3.7.8:
Fixes an issue where starting a scheduled broadcast would result in an error message for some YouTube channels.
1/19/2021 - v3.7.7:
Fixes an issue that could cause a recording or streaming issue on the new M1 Mac Mini.
Other minor fixes.
1/7/2021 - 3.7.6:
Includes an updated System Audio plugin which fixes an issue where System Audio may not work.
1/6/2021 - v3.7.5:
Fixes an issue where System Audio may not work introduced in v3.7.4. (But it didn't, see above!)
1/5/2021 - v3.7.4:
The View Post button will now correctly provide a permalink to a Facebook Live announcement post when scheduling to a Page or Group.
Fixes an issue where an Interview guest's screen share could be cropped.
Fixes an issue where connecting or disconnecting headphones may not work properly when Ecamm Live's System Audio feature is running.
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.7 where connecting two Blackmagic Mini Recorder didn't work.
Other minor fixes.
12/24/2020 - v3.7.3:
Fixes a crash issue when an unscheduled Restream Event is created.
12/22/2020 - v3.7.2:
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live Virtual Camera would not show up in certain apps on M1 Macs.
Fixes an issue where a Blackmagic device may not run properly.
Fixes an issue where an M1 Mac could crash when certain input devices, including EpocCam, were connected.
Other minor fixes.
12/15/2020 - v3.7.1:
Fixes an issue where starting a scheduled Facebook broadcast to a Group as a Page may result in an error message.
Fixes an issue where a stream to a Facebook Page may not resume automatically after an interruption.
Fixes an issue with connecting more than one Blackmagic device.
Fixes an issue where certain capture cards did not show up in the Camera menu.
Fixes an issue where an iOS device screen would be unexpectedly cropped.
12/14/2020 - v3.7.0:
Adds support for Restream Events to the Restream.io integration.
Camera Effects such as Green Screen will now be visible in the Interview window.
Adds an option in the Audio preferences to create isolated (ISO) audio files during a broadcast or recording.
Adds an MP4 recording file format option in the Stream preferences.
Adds an option in the Interview preferences for Interview guests to see just the host camera instead of the broadcast.
Includes an updated version of Ecamm Live Virtual Camera to fix an issue where the virtual camera may not work properly.
Fixes an issue that could cause camera-specific settings to be lost if a camera is unplugged and reconnected.
Fixes an issue where only one DSLR/mirrorless camera could be connected via USB on macOS 11 Big Sur.
Works around an issue that could cause cameras to flicker in other apps in macOS 11 Big Sur.
Fixes a memory leak issue when more than one NDI title source was picked in the camera switcher.
11/24/2020 - v3.6.5:
Fixes an issue where audio in other apps may not play when Ecamm Live's Echo Cancellation is activated on Apple's new M1 Macs.
Fixes an issue where NDI inputs did not work on Apple's new M1 Macs.
Fixes some user interface appearance issues on macOS 11 Big Sur.
Fixes an issue where a camera overlay may lose its assigned camera when switching Scenes.
11/19/2020 - v3.6.4:
Adds support for Apple's new M1 Macs.
11/12/2020 - v3.6.3:
Fixes a crash issue introduced in v3.6.2.
11/12/2020 - v3.6.2:
Fixes an issue where a broadcast may not end properly on YouTube when using the Restream or Custom RTMP options.
Fixes an issue where a broadcast may end unexpectedly after 4 hours.
Other minor fixes.
10/30/2020 - v3.6.1:
Fixes an issue with the Video Monitor feature when two connected displays have the same name.
Fixes an issue where a LUT could not be applied to Interview guests.
Fixes an issue with using Restream Event stream keys.
Other minor fixes.
10/27/2020 - v3.6.0:
Introduces an Interview feature for adding remote video guests to your broadcast via a web link.
Adds a new Camera Overlay feature for custom camera layouts.
Adds a new fly-in text overlay option.
Adds a Speaker menu option in the Audio preferences to select the output device used for movie audio, sound effects, etc..
A transition effect (fade) will now be applied when switching cameras using the camera switcher.
Includes an updated Elgato Stream Deck plugin with new Interview keys.
Fixes an issue that could cause an error message if an audio device is changed while a recording is paused.
Fixes an issue where Restream comments may stop showing up in Ecamm Live.
Fixes an issue where the wrong camera could be picked if NDI sources have the same name.
Various performance fixes.
Works around an issue with the LogiCapture video plugin.
9/11/2020 - v3.5.11:
Adds a button to go directly to the Facebook Live Producer webpage after scheduling a broadcast in Ecamm Live.
Includes an updated version of the Elgato Stream Deck plugin, which add new keys for starting and stopping a pre-recorded video and navigating through a multi-page PDF overlay.
Fixes an issue where scheduling a broadcast to a Facebook Profile or Group could cause the post’s privacy setting to be Only Me.
Fixes an issue where broadcasts scheduled to a Profile or Group would not show up in Ecamm Live’s scheduling menu.
Fixes an issue where the built-in video backdrops could stop playing.
Fixes an issue where the embed menu items in the Edit menu may not always be available in YouTube mode.
Fixes an issue where the app would not work correctly if the built-in camera was disabled and the only other camera was not in the camera switcher.
Fixes an issue where scenes may not work correctly if two or more NDI inputs had the same name.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could display a message about lowering quality when starting a Twitch stream.
8/8/2020 - v3.5.10:
Fixes an issue where Facebook login may not work for new members.
8/6/2020 - v3.5.9:
Fixes an incompatibility with Blackmagic Desktop v11.6 that could cause audio issues when using a Blackmagic device such as an UltraStudio Mini Recorder.
Fixes an issue where the broadcast's title may not update when streaming to Twitch.
Urdu language text tickers will now scroll left-to-right.
Fixes an issue with video playback in macOS 11 Big Sur Public Beta.
Removes the Continuous (ambient) broadcast option from the Facebook preferences.
Fixes an issue where an NDI source with alpha key may not always show up as a title overlay.
Fixes an issue where screen sharing mode could be stretched.
Fixes for an issue where the Canon EOS Webcam Utility Beta could be mistaken for the Mac's built-in camera.
Other minor fixes.
7/20/2020 - v3.5.8:
Fixes an issue where a broadcast or recording's sound may stop working properly after rolling a pre-recorded video.
7/16/2020 - v3.5.7:
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.5.6 where the Skype guest feature may not work correctly on some Macs.
7/14/2020 - v3.5.6:
Adds a swap button to the Picture-in-Picture when in Screensharing mode, to put the screen into the Picture-in-Picture instead of the camera.
Adds support for YouTube Super Stickers.
Adds a prompt to locate a missing Green Screen backdrop.
Improvements to audio/video sync when playing pre-recorded videos.
Updates the Newtek NDI library to v4.5.
Moves Newtek NDI inputs to a helper process for added stability.
Fixes an issue where scene switching would not work if no camera is found.
Fixes an issue where Camera scenes could not be activated if no camera is attached.
Fixes an issue where a scene sound may not always play.
Fixes an issue where a comment overlay may not be hidden when adding a new one.
Fixes an issue where button icons were missing in macOS 11 Big Sur Public Beta.
Other minor fixes.
6/28/2020 - v3.5.5:
Fixes an issue introduced in v3.5.4 where some audio devices didn't work.
6/26/2020 - v3.5.4:
Fixes an issue where the stream could stop with an error.
Fixes a crash issue.
Adds support for additional cameras via USB including the Canon T8i and Sony ZV-1.
Includes an updated version of the Elgato Stream Deck plugin to fix an issue where the Camera Switcher key may not work for some devices.
6/18/2020 - v3.5.3:
Adds support for Restream.io's new comments API, including support for avatars, YouTube Super Chats, Periscope Super Hearts, and Facebook stickers.
Video Monitor will now show live demo mode.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm Live Virtual Camera which fixes an issue where the virtual camera did not show up in Google Chrome until Chrome is quit and re-opened.
Includes a new version of the Ecamm System Audio Plugin which reduces audio latency.
Reduces audio latency in the Audio Monitor feature.
Adds a checkbox to the General preferences to choose whether or not to use the discrete graphics card (for MacBook Pros with dual graphics.)
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could use excessive CPU when running EpocCam's spinning circle screen.
Fixes an issue where some overlays were not included in exported Scenes.
Changes to overlay rendering to improve performance.
Other minor fixes.
5/18/2020 - v3.5.2:
Adds a Sharing Window feature in the Outputs menu for using Zoom’s screen sharing feature to share Ecamm Live. (Pro only.)
Improvements for DSLR cameras connected via USB.
Scrolling tickers will now start from the beginning when hidden and then shown.
Fixes an issue where discrete graphics may not be utilized.
Fixes an issue where countdown overlay could show up incorrectly in the overlay editing panel.
Fixes an issue where Run Scene and Play Sound Stream Deck keys could stop working.
Fixes an issue where a Green Screen video backdrop may not show up right away when changing scenes or source modes.
Fixes an issue where an overlay may not be completely opaque.
Other minor fixes.
5/1/2020 - v3.5.1:
Changes to better remember window position when using more than one display.
Adds the ability to overlay NDI titles in Screen Share mode and Video File mode.
Adds support for moving between scenes using the page-up and page-down keys. (For AirTurn pedals.)
The Picture-in-Picture window can now be enlarged to fill the entire screen.
A stability warning will now be displayed when running Ecamm Live on macOS 10.3.0, 10.3.1, or 10.15.0.
Recorded videos now have a .mov file extension.
Fixes a crash issue when streaming to Facebook.
Fixes various issues with phone screen sharing.
Fixes an issue connecting certain DSLR cameras via USB.
Fixes an issue where higher streams sizes were unavailable on certain Macs.
Other minor fixes.
4/21/2020 - v3.5:
Adds scrolling ticker style text overlays.
Adds enhanced support for additional DSLR cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more with a USB cable.
Adds the ability to swap the video file and camera PIP when in Video File mode.
Adds a blur level slider for green screen image backdrops.
Adds the ability to adjust the level of a color grading LUT.
Adds new Beach and Palm Trees green screen video backdrops.
Picture Setting sliders can now be double-clicked to reset to default.
Adds a checkbox to disable the built-in FaceTime camera.
Adds Copy Chat Embed URL to the Edit menu for embedding YouTube chat.
Includes an updated version of the Virtual Camera plugin.
Recordings will not show up in the Finder until they are completed. (This prevents iCloud from attempting to back them up during the broadcast.)
Adds a button to restore text overlay styles to the default style.
The arrow keys can now be used to navigate a multi-page PDF even when it’s not selected.
Audio and Video Monitor selections will now be remembered after a device is disconnected and reconnected.
Ecamm Live will now display a message if a broadcast gets a copyright flag from Facebook.
Fixes an issue that could result in a zebra striping effect when using a Blackmagic encoder with certain cameras.
Fixes an issue where audio in Ecamm Live local recordings may not play back correctly in some apps.
Fixes an issue where the Sound Effects mute setting was not part of Scenes.
Fixes an issue where a Green Screen background could show up momentarily when switching away from a scene using a transparent Picture-in-Picture.
Other minor fixes.
4/2/2020 - v3.4.4:
Includes an updated version of the Ecamm Live Virtual Webcam.
The Skype Active Speaker input is no longer shown in the camera list.
Fixes an issue where broadcasting to a YouTube Live scheduled using YouTube Studio may not work.
Fixes an issue where the audio for certain pre-recorded videos may not be included in the broadcast.
Fixes an issue where the microphone could be momentarily unmuted when switching to a movie scene.
Fixes an issue where the default transition style could change.
Other minor fixes.
3/13/2020 - v3.4.3:
Fixes an issue where a scene using screen sharing mode could become unresponsive.
Fixes an issue where a sound effect could stop when switching scenes.
Other minor fixes.
2/28/2020 - v3.4.2:
Fixes an where Twitch login didn't work.
2/14/2020 - v3.4.1:
Fixes an issue where creating a YouTube broadcast could result in an error message.
Adds a new Sound Effects window for playing sounds and music files.
Adds the ability to assign sound/music to a Scene.
Several changes to the YouTube integration's user interface to align with the new YouTube Studio terminology.
Changes the user interface for scheduled lives, including adding an early start option, and removing Test/Preview mode.
Adds fixed-length countdowns, stopwatch and clock options to the Countdown Overlay feature.
Adds an auto-next-scene option for countdowns.
Adds the ability to automatically end a broadcast when a movie ends.
Adds Latency and Made for Kids settings for YouTube broadcasts.
Adds a Blank Source mode.
Includes an updated Elgato Stream Deck plugin with new keys for hiding the last comment overlay and stopping the current sound effect.
The Add to Broadcast button in the Comments & Reactions window will now change to Remove from Broadcast once a comment has been added.
Sounds from widget overlays will now be including in the broadcast.
Overlay groups will now fade when showing or hiding.
Ecamm Live's Facebook Page crossposting settings will now be used when creating a scheduled live in Ecamm.
Widget overlays now have an editable title.
Other minor fixes.
2/10/2020 - v3.3.8:
Fixes an issue where Facebook login may not work.
2/4/2020 - v3.3.7:
Fixes an issue where Facebook login may not work.
Fixes an issue where Skype guest audio may not be included in the broadcast.
Fixes an issue where the framerate may be lower than expected when using 25 FPS mode.
1/27/20 - v3.3.6:
Fixes a crash issue using the NDI Output feature.
Fixes an issue where YouTube Superchats may not be highlighted in the Comments & Reactions window.
1/24/20 - v3.3.5:
Fixes a crash issue when changing audio devices.
Fixes an issue that could reduce image video quality.
Other minor fixes.
1/9/20 - v3.3.4:
Adds support for the Canon EOS M200.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live integration with Skype Call Recorder may not work.
Fixes an issue changing scenes when using transparent picture-in-picture mode.
Other minor fixes.
1/2/20 - v3.3.3:
Fixes an issue that could cause audio problems when echo cancellation was used with the built-in microphone.
Fixes an issue where audio levels could be displayed incorrectly.
Fixes an issue where the video de-interlacing feature did not work.
Fixes an issue where the Blackmagic ATEM Mini did not show up as an audio device.
1/2/20 - v3.3.2:
Fixes a crash issue streaming to YouTube.
12/31/19 - v3.3.1:
Fixes an issue where audio from a connected iOS device was not in stereo.
Fixes an issue where audio warnings about Skype may not show up properly.
Fixes an issue with sharing a specific app window did not work properly when the window's name changed.
Fixes an issue where Skype audio levels did not show up until a call begins.
Fixes an issue connecting to certain RTMP ingests using the Custom Stream Key feature.
Fixes an issue where a gamma adjustment was applied to video file playback.
Fixes an issue where cameras that do not support 720p or 1080p may not run at their highest available resolution.
Periscope Super Hearts will now only show up in the main window rather than showing up as comments.
Other minor fixes.
12/19/19 - v3.3:
Adds support for using videos for Green Screen backdrops.
Adds a frame rate selector to the Stream preferences, including 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 FPS modes.
Adds white flash, swipe, cross zoom, light rays, ripple and copy machine transition effects.
Adds brightness, temperature, tint, saturation, and gamma adjustment sliders to the Camera Effects window.
Adds a Manual Focus option (for supported webcams) to the Camera Options section of the Camera Effects window.
Camera resolution and frame rate are now configured automatically based on the stream size and frame rate.
Adds a setting to automatically hide comment overlays after a specified number of seconds.
Adds audio warnings to the Sound Levels window to detect and prevent common audio issues.
Adds an option to automatically transition to the next Scene when a video file ends.
Adds in-app customer support chat to the Help menu.
Adds a checkbox option for more efficient screen sharing when sharing an entire display.
Positioning an overlay will now automatically snap to the center and a margin area.
Adds the ability to apply a color grading LUT to the Camera Effects window. (Pro only.)
Crop Split Screen is now a Scene option rather than a global setting.
Ecamm Live will now end recordings before disk space runs out.
Updates Newtek® NDI support to version 4.
Adds two new pre-loaded Green Screen background images.
Periscope Super Hearts are now displayed in the main window instead of the Comments & Reactions window.
Other minor fixes.
12/14/19 - v3.2.6:
Fixes an issue where the Canon DSLR direct USB connection did not work in macOS 10.15.2.
12/2/19 - v3.2.5:
Fixes an issue that could lead to a crash when using the Pause button in Record Only mode.
Other minor fixes.
11/20/19 - v3.2.4:
Adds an option to change the current YouTube account to the Ecamm Live menu.
Overlay folder groups can now be selected when setting up a Show/Hide Overlay key in the Elgato Stream Deck settings.
Fixes an issue where the wrong display could be used for the Video Monitor feature when more than one additional external display or Apple TV is connected.
Fixes an issue where comment names could disappear after a second while streaming to a Facebook Group.
Includes a new version of System Audio plugin to fix an issue where activating it could mute the system volume.
Includes a new version of the Elgato Stream Deck plugin (1.8) to fix an issue with setting up a Show/Hide Overlay key.
Fixes an issue that could cause a broadcast to end when an internet connection issue causes the stream to stop.
Fixes an issue that could lead to a recording error after using the Pause button in Record Only mode.
Fixes an issue where YouTube login may not work.
Fixes an issue where the Facebook location map search no longer worked.
Fixes an issue where Echo Cancellation may not activate properly.
Other minor fixes.
10/23/19 - v3.2.3:
Adds support for connecting the Canon EOS 90D, EOS 250D and EOS 1500D via USB.
Audio inputs will now be named uniquely in the audio input list when two or more devices have the same name.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live may not prompt to install the latest Elgato Stream Deck plugin.
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could malfunction when an Ecamm server is unreachable.
Fixes an issue where the app may not open when an older version of EpocCam is installed in macOS 10.15 Catalina.
Other minor fixes.
10/9/19 - v3.2.2:
Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could freeze up on launch if the EpocCam plugin is installed.
Other minor fixes.
9/20/19 - v3.2.1:
Fixes an issue with text alignment of newly created text overlays.
Fixes an issue where the Zoom & Pan controls in the Camera Effects window may not show up properly when switching to certain devices.
Fixes an issue with changing text overlay font color when there's no selection.
Includes an updated Elgato Stream Deck plugin:
- Fixes an issue where the plugin may not connect to Ecamm Live.
- Fixes an issue where the Run Scene action did not always show the correct Scene thumbnail.
- Includes a default profile for Ecamm Live.
Fixes an issue where recordings may begin with a frozen image.
Fixes a reported crash issue.
Other minor fixes.
9/4/19 - v3.2:
Adds an Elgato Stream Deck plugin.
Adds support for broadcasting in 1440p and 4K. (Requires Ecamm Live Pro plan.)
Adds device name labels to the camera switcher.
Adds an option in Camera Effects to designate a default camera.
Adds a checkbox in Camera Effects to enable maximum resolution for 1080p and 4K webcams. (Only present if multiple resolutions are available.)
Adds support for Streamlabs widget overlays. (Requires Ecamm Live Pro plan and macOS 10.13 or newer.)
The audio level meters in the Sound Levels window will now show individual levels for left and right stereo channels.
Adds a visual indicator to the main window when the Mic Delay setting is activated.
The Comments & Reactions window will now show comments as unavailable when streaming to a Facebook Profile in Friends-Only mode.
Adds a button in the main window to show and hide the Comments & Reactions window.
Adds a transparent background option for PDF overlays.
The shape of the picture-in-picture window will now be set automatically when displaying an iOS device.
Skype guest audio will now be muted when microphone audio is muted automatically during video playback.
Adds a checkbox to disable the animated Emoji reactions in the Comments & Reactions window.
A Skype NDI camera source will now show up when Skype is open (even when no call is active.)
The Skype NDI "Active Caller" input will now only show up during a multi-person Skype call.
Fixes:
Fixes a crash issues after using the YouTube upload feature.
Fixes an issue where camera frame rate could be low with certain webcams in low light conditions.
The option to delete a Facebook post to a Profile or Group is no longer offered, as it did not work due to a Facebook API change.
Fixes an issue where an Ecamm Live local recording could begin with a video glitch in some cases.
Fixes an issue where logging into Facebook could fail with an error message.
Fixes an issue where using the Pause button in Record Only mode could cause audio to become unsynced.
Fixes an issue where video from a Canon DSLR connected via USB would be pillarboxed when shown in certain multi-camera layouts.
Fixes an issue where the stereo audio input checkbox didn't work for devices with more than two input channels.
Animated overlays are now included when exporting a Scene to a file.
Fixes an issue where the mouse cursor could show up in the wrong spot during screen sharing.
The macOS Hardened Runtime is now enabled for macOS 10.15 Catalina friendliness.
Other minor fixes.
7/15/19 - v3.1.5:
Includes an updated version of the System Audio plugin that fixes an issue where System Audio could use excessive memory.
Other minor fixes.
7/6/19 - v3.1.4:
Fixes a performance issue when using a Canon DSLR vis USB. Other minor fixes.
6/25/19 - v3.1.3:
Adds support for connecting the Canon EOS 200D II. Fixes an issue where Facebook comments could stop showing up during a broadcast. Fixes an issue where a YouTube scheduled event would not be selected in the menu after being created. Fixes an issue where a comment overlay’s styles would not be preserved. Fixes an issue where the image quality of a Facebook scheduled live preview image was reduced. Other minor fixes.
6/16/19 - v3.1.2: Adds support for additional Canon DSLR cameras including the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP. Other minor fixes and enhancements.
6/3/19 - v3.1.1: Fixes an issue with going live after scheduling a Facebook or YouTube broadcast. Other minor fixes.
5/29/19 - v3.1: Adds native support for connecting a Canon DSLR via USB. (No need for Camera Live.) Support for multiple simultaneous Canon DSLRs via USB. Adds zoom, pan and mirror controls to the Camera Effects window. Adds a de-interlacing option to the Camera Effects window. Adds automatic de-interlacing when using Blackmagic encoders. Enlarging the Comments & Reactions window will now enlarge the size of the comment text. Adds support for adding a secondary audio input in the Sound Levels window. Adds an audio play-through option when an iOS device is connected as a secondary audio input. Adds support for broadcasting in stereo. Brings back support for in-app Restream.io comments. Adds support for Restream.io viewer count. Adds support for streaming to YouTube’s “Stream Now” page. Adds a menu item and keyboard shortcut for accessing YouTube’s live dashboard. Adds a preference setting to display the PIP above the overlays. Adds an audio delay slider in the Audio preferences. Adds a checkbox in the Audio preferences to map mic channel 1 and 2 to left and right stereo. Includes optimizations and fixes to Facebook comment processing. The Preview button is now called Test. Screen-sharing mode will no longer broadcast the mouse cursor when Ecamm Live is in the foreground. Brings back the Mic menu, which was removed in v3.0. The Mac’s built-in speakers are no longer listed as an option for audio monitoring. Includes a new version of the virtual camera plugin. Includes a new version of the Ecamm System Audio plugin. Audio will now fade out when the video fades to black at the end of a broadcast. Movie audio will now fade out when switching away from video playback. Adds support for login and password for stream keys (For Dacast support.) Fixes an issue where promoted comments could show up smaller. Fixes an issue where the stream could be interrupted when switching Scenes. Fixes an issue where cancelled schedule live videos could be listed in Ecamm. Fixes an issue where an ambient Facebook broadcast could stop. Fixes a crash during YouTube movie upload. Fixes an issue where a scheduling live video on a business Page may not show up in Ecamm Live. Fixes an issue with green screen background appearance. Fixes an issue where the utility windows would show up in all Desktop Spaces even when not live. Ecamm Live will now warn about old versions of the Call Recorder for Skype plugin. Other minor fixes and enhancements.
3/25/19 - v3.0.2: Fixes an issue introduced in v3.0.1 with using audio from certain devices, including Blackmagic capture devices. Fixes an issue where the display could sleep or the screen saver could activate during a broadcast. Fixes a crash issue. Other minor fixes.
3/18/19 - v3.0.1: Fixes an issue where HDV cameras didn’t work properly. Fixes an issue with setting up Scenes for sharing a secondary display. Fixes for reported crash issues. Other minor fixes.
3/1/19 - v3.0: Adds a virtual webcam output.(Pro version only.) iOS devices connected via USB will now show up as a camera input. Adds support for direct video output to a secondary display or AirPlay device.(Pro version only.) Adds support for direct audio output. (Pro version only.) Add support for NewTek NDI output. (Pro version only.) Adds the ability to add a picture-in-picture when in Camera source mode. Adds a pause button to Record-Only mode. Adds a preferences window. Adds several screen sharing options in the preferences window, including hiding the desktop picture, hiding desktop icons, hiding the cursor, resizing the cursor, and increasing the frame rate. Adds buttons in the camera switcher for adding and removing camera inputs. Adds support for Facebook Business Page automatic cross-posting. (Pro version only.) Adds support for adding PDF files as overlays. Adds a Finish button to the floating control window. Ecamm Live will no longer broadcast system audio when the Mac system volume is muted. Improves performance when using Blackmagic and NDI inputs. Includes a new algorithm for stream buffering for better performance with slow and intermittent internet connections. Audio inputs can now be muted based on Scenes. Ecamm Live now uses the macOS Metal graphics API instead of OpenGL. Adds support for NewBlue Titler graphics via NDI. Adds options for Show All Utility Windows, Hide All Utility Windows and Arrange All Windows to the Window menu. Adds an option to decide whether utility windows float on top of all other windows when live. Adds an option in the Options menu to always broadcast system audio. Adds Notification Center notifications for audio input changes, automatic bit-rate changes, Periscope Super Hearts, and YouTube Super Chats. The camera switcher now includes a menu with options to Select All and Swap Cameras. Adds an outline and visual drag handles when the mouse moves over overlays. Text overlay width can now be adjusted beyond the width of the text. The text overlay color panel is now a floating window with access to all color selection modes, including hex color codes. The picture-in-picture window will now fade in and out when in screen sharing mode. When ending a YouTube broadcast, Ecamm Live will now wait a few seconds, to avoid the end getting cut off. The picture-in-picture shape settings can now be accessed by right-clicking or control-clicking on the PIP window. Adds the option for a fade transition when changing Scenes or source modes.
2/4/19 - v2.3.11: Fixes a crash when quitting the app. Fixes an issue with Facebook data expiration. Fixes an issue with Facebook Live scheduling. Other minor fixes.
1/28/19 - v2.3.10: Fixes an issue with multi-person Skype call audio when NDI is turned on. Fixes an issue where comment profile photos may be missing when streaming to a Page timeline. Fixes an issue where comments may not show up when streaming to a Page timeline. Fixes an issue where Periscope login may not work. Fixes an issue with logging into Facebook. Adds support for Facebook’s 90-day data expiration policy. Fixes an issue where the floating control window size wasn’t remembered. Other minor fixes.
12/19/18 - v2.3.9: Fixes a reported crash issue when streaming to YouTube.
12/12/18 - v2.3.8: Fixes an issue where completed Facebook broadcasts to Groups continued to show up as “In Progress” in Ecamm Live’s scheduling menu. Fixes a reported crash issue when streaming to YouTube. Fixes an issue where a scheduled Facebook broadcast may not become live automatically. Fixes an issue with changing the Stream Size setting to 1080p when using a non-Retina display. Other minor fixes.
11/21/18 - v2.3.7: Fixes an issue with using HDV camera sources. Fixes a possible crash when YouTube Super Chats are received. Fixes for other minor issues reported in v2.3.6.
11/6/18 - v2.3.6: Adds support for the Snap Camera virtual camera app. The "Post to" menu will now only list Groups associated with the selected Business Page. Includes updates and fixes to the YouTube API. Fixes for three reported app crash issues.
10/29/18 - v2.3.5: Fixes an issue where live broadcasts scheduled in Facebook Groups were not listed in Ecamm Live's scheduling menu.
10/24/18 - v2.3.4: Adds messages prompting to enable camera and microphone access on macOS 10.14 Mojave if a user denied access. Fixes an issue where grayscale PNG files would not show up as overlays. Fixes a crash with CamTwist. Other minor fixes.
10/10/18 - v2.3.3: Ecamm Live will now accept additional video formats for movie overlays, including Apple Animation and PNG movies. Movie overlays can now be added by dragging them into the main window. Fixes some user interface issues in macOS 10.14 Mojave. Fixes an issue where comment names and photos may not show up when posting to a Page-linked Group as the linked Page. Other minor fixes.
9/10/18 - v2.3.2: Works around an issue with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) beta where video from the built-in webcam of some Macs does not work properly. Fixes an issue where Skype audio could be missing from the broadcast. Fixes an issue where the YouTube video description is missing. Hyperlinks pasted into the text overlay editing window will no longer be blue and underlined. Fixes an issue where Overlay groups in the “Show in All Scenes” section disappeared when switching Scenes.
8/24/18 - v2.3.1: Minor fixes.
8/21/18 - v2.3: Adds support for broadcasting system audio while in screen sharing mode. Adds native Twitch integration including chat comments and emoticons. Adds support for broadcasting to Restream.io, including support for Restream's aggregated chat feature. Adds support for broadcasting to Switchboard Cloud. Ecamm Live will now display all Facebook comments. Comments on a Facebook Group broadcast will be shown without the associated viewer name, unless viewers have granted Ecamm Live permission to see their name. Adds support for providing viewers with a link to grant Ecamm Live permission to see their name on Group comments. Adds support for using a movie file as an overlay, including Apple ProRes 4444 formatted movies with transparency. Adds support for NDI video input devices such as the NDICam mobile app. Comment overlay position will now persist across Scenes. Adds support for applying a separate font style and color to the commenter's name in comment overlays. Adds support for Periscope Super Hearts. YouTube Super Chats will now show up highlighted. The app will now ask before ending a broadcast with the Finish button. A warning message is displayed when a stream starts with the Facebook Ambient option. Adds an option for non-cropped split-screen mode. Adds the ability to lock overlays. Adds onscreen notifications when Pericope viewers join a chat. Overlays will now fade when added, hidden, or shown. Adds the option to automatically fade to black at the end of a broadcast. Adds the ability to right-click or control-click an overlay to change settings. Two-way and three-way split-screen mode will now stack vertically when using a tall stream aspect. Adds buttons to access the YouTube settings and live control room after scheduling a YouTube broadcast. Power saver mode will now wait 15 second before activating. Fixes various issues with comment overlay size and position. Fixes an issue where a scheduled YouTube broadcast may not change to a live broadcast. Other minor fixes.
8/14/18 - v2.2.6: Fixes various issues with posting and scheduling to Groups. Fixes a compatibility issue with the Blackmagic Intensity Extreme.
7/27/18 - v2.2.5: Facebook Groups will now be listed when posting as a Page. Fixes an error when scheduling a post to a Facebook Group. Fixes an issue where the automatic updater did not work for some users.
7/23/18 - v2.2.4: Fixes an issue in v2.2.3 where the "Post to" menu may not show up.
7/23/18 - v2.2.3: Adds compatiblity with Facebook's new third-party app permissions.
7/16/18 - v2.2.2: Fixes an issue that could cause the stream to disconnect. Fixes an issue where some windows did not show up in screen sharing mode. Fixes an issue that could prevent a scheduled YouTube video from transitioning to live status. Fixes an issue where the YouTube upload feature may not show a message when finished. Fixes an issue where the option to send the last recording to YouTube was not available in Record Only mode. Fixes for a reported crash issue. Other minor fixes and enhancements.
5/30/18 - v2.2.1: Adds an option for higher quality audio. The contents of the stream key field is now visible when entering a custom stream key. The Sound Levels window will now float above other apps during a broadcast. Fixes an issue where using Ecamm Live to schedule a broadcast to a Page could time out. Fixes an issue that could cause the Ecamm Live window to flicker. Fixes an issue where an empty overlay group could not be dragged. Fixes an issue with logging into Facebook when two-factor authentication is required in Business Manager but not required for the user's account. Fixes an issue where the location tagging button didn't work when scheduling a Facebook broadcast. Fixes an issue where a scheduled Facebook broadcast to a Page-linked Group may not start. Fixes an issue where the "Post to" menu may not show up when posting to a Facebook Profile. Improves validation of the recording save location, including disallowing the Google Drive Stream volume. Other minor fixes.
5/15/18 - v2.2: Adds native support for streaming to YouTube Live and Periscope, including comments, reactions and audience count. Adds the ability to stream to a Page-linked Group as the Page. Adds animated reactions in the Comments & Reactions window. Adds the ability to lock Scenes. Fixes an issue where some audio interfaces did not work properly. Other minor fixes.
4/4/18 - v2.1.3: Fixes a crash issue caused by Facebook's April 4th platform changes.
4/4/18 - v2.1.2: Fixes an critical issue caused by Facebook's April 4th platform changes that prevented the app from working. Fixes an issue where certain audio input devices would not work. Fixes a crash issue on Macs with no microphone connected. Fixes an issue where the Post As menu wouldn’t show up for some Page-linked Groups. Fixes an issue with login when the Facebook Platform is disabled. Other minor fixes.
3/20/18 - v2.1.1: Adds text alignment buttons to the text overlay window. Adds support for using an aggregate device for an audio input. Brings back the "Post As" menu for Page-linked Groups. Automatically excludes certain virtual cameras from the camera switcher by default. Allows both option-return and shift-return for adding newlines in the scheduling and overlay editing text fields. Fixes an issue with using a Blackmagic device on a Mac with no built-in microphone. Fixes an issue where certain requests to Facebook could time out. Fixes an issue where 1080 resolution was not offered for Mac Pro and iMac Pro users. Other minor fixes.
3/7/18 - v2.1: Adds stream size options (including 1080p) to the Options menu. Adds an option to change the stream aspect ratio to the Options menu. Adds an option to change the picture-in-picture shape to a square or circle. Adds an option to just record without streaming. Adds the ability to provide a post title. Adds an option to post to Page-linked Groups and Page-hosted Events as the Page rather than as a user. Adds a text field in the Comments & Reactions window for adding new comments. (Pages only.) Comments and reaction will now show up quicker in Ecamm Live’s Comments window. Adds the ability to select, rearrange or delete more than one item at a time in the Overlays and Scenes windows. Adds the ability to import and export Scenes and groups of Scenes to a file. Adds a contextual close button and edit button on overlays. Adds the ability to resize overlays by dragging from the bottom-right corner. Adds support for broadcasting with a 360-degree camera such as the Ricoh Theta S. Adds zoom buttons to the screen sharing controls. The custom stream key feature is now available without logging into Facebook. The “Loop Video Files” setting is now part of the current Scene. Adds a checkbox to “Crop to Fill” when sharing the entire screen. Fixes an issue where a promoted comment position or font size could shift. Other minor fixes.
1/22/18 - v2.0.2: Works around an issue with Facebook that could prevent scheduled lives from showing up in Ecamm Live's scheduling menu. Fixes an issue introduced in v2.0.1 that could cause issues with some third-party cameras. Adds support for future changes to Facebook login. Fixes an issue with adding non-animated GIF overlays. Other minor fixes.
1/5/2018 - v2.0.1: Minor fixes.
12/18/17 - v2.0: Adds integration with Skype for live video interviews. (Requires Ecamm Call Recorder.) Adds support for saved scenes. Adds a camera switcher for live camera switching and split-screens. Adds support for streaming using an RTMP stream key. Adds a new floating window for monitoring and adjusting sound levels. Adds a new floating window for viewing comments and reactions. Adds a new floating window for managing overlays and overlay groups. Adds support for liking comments. (Pages only.) Adds support for promoting comments to onscreen overlays. Adds countdown clock overlays. Adds support for text overlay background colors. Adds an option to resume the current movie in the Movie source mode. Adds a button to turn on and off microphone audio while playing a movie. Ecamm Live will now create a text file in SubRip caption (.SRT) format containing the live video's comments. The last selected mic will now be remembered after it has been unplugged and reconnected. Fixes an issue where the selected microphone could change during a broadcast. Fixes an issue that could cause an audio glitch when movie playback begins. Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could become the default viewer for certain file extensions.
9/11/17 - v1.2.3: Fixes a UI display issue in macOS High Sierra. Movie auto-play will now begin playback when streaming starts while in movie mode. Fixes an issue with switching to the movie source mode when the "Animate Transitions" option is turned off. Fixes an occasional flicker when switching away from screen sharing source mode. Fixes possible crash when connecting via a captive wifi network. Other minor changes.
8/31/17 - v1.2.2: Adds a function to upload a recorded broadcast to YouTube. Adds the ability to stream to Facebook Groups that you don’t manage. Adds the ability to stream to Scheduled Facebook Streams. Fixes an issue where Blackmagic Web Presenter would not show up as a camera. Fixes an issue where Blackmagic devices may not turn back on after being paused by Ecamm Live’s power save mode. Adds a warning when hardware accelerated video encoding is not available. Other minor fixes and enhancements.
7/18/17 - v1.2.1: Fixes various minor issues introduced in v1.2.
7/11/17 - v1.2: Adds automatic local video recording. Adds support for using a Canon DSLR for video via Camera Live Adds an ending screen with the option to view or delete a new post. Restores the ability to use other microphones when using a Blackmagic Design capture device for video. Adds support for adding a Sponsor ID for branded content posts. Adds the ability to paste in overlays. Adds a setting to toggle secure connection (SSL) mode. Adds support for Syphon inputs. Adds improvements to the login process. Fixes an issue with camera aspect ratio on Macs with an 848x480 FaceTime camera. Fixes an issue where an overlay location could change after being hidden.
6/8/17 - v1.1.1: Fixes an issue with using a Blackmagic Design capture device. Adds support for properly displaying Pages with multiple Locations. Other minor fixes.
5/31/17 - v1.1: Adds support for scheduling live videos. Adds enhanced screen sharing with a control window and single app mode. Adds location tagging. Adds support for Blackmagic video capture devices. Fixes an issue with iPhone video orientation. Fixes an issue with HDV input support. Other minor fixes and enhancements.
5/2/17 - v1.0.4: Adds a new button for quick access to overlays in the main window.Changes resize and zoom gestures for non-trackpad users. Adds support for older Macs without hardware-based video acceleration. Fixes an issue with the mouse cursor position when sharing the screen. Fixes an issue where pre-recorded videos may not play properly. Fixes an issue where the Copy Embed URL features may not work. Other minor fixes.
4/25/17 - v1.0.3: Fixes an issue where Ecamm Live could stop displaying comments and reactions. Other minor fixes.
v1.0.2: Adds support for posting to Facebook Groups you manage. Adds the ability to create a multi-line post description. Adds a low-bandwidth mode for streaming with lower internet speeds. Adds support for HDV cameras. Adds support for Macs with no camera connected.
v1.0.1: Fixes an issue with screen sharing on certain Macs.