Bug Fixes

• • Updated highlights and shadows when switching to Auto (OPA-2853)
  • Tint and Saturation are consistently synced with presets and camera (OPA-3125)
  • Exposure turns on predictably now (OPA-3115)
  • Release Notes link works properly again throughout the app (OPA-3112)
  • Polish appearance and layout of the modules reset button (OPA-3010)
  • Disable Face-lock on Intel machines due to unavailability (OPA-3132)
  • Improved menu commands for resizing text (OPA-3137)
  • Shadows and saturation reset now matches other sliders (OPA-2872)
  • Prevent flash of adjustments when renaming a preset (OPA-3141)
  • Improved firmware update stability (OPA-3138, OPA-3139)
  • White balance sampling loupe works as expected at any window size (OPA-3152)
  • Window restoration works better with multiple displays (OPA-3149)
  • Stickers reliably restore from presets when camera turns off and on (OPA-3184)

Improvements

• We are introducing a new version of our firmware (3.4) that comes with the following improvements:

  • Performance optimizations to keep your camera cool
  • Turned off the reset to auto functionality when disconnecting
  • Additional tuning for face detection (Face-lock, Focus Rectangle, Attached Stickers),

• Presets is one of our most powerful features. We keep improving how they work so you can create, save and share your presets with others. We made a few improvements and implemented some early feedback on them:

  • Presets are sorted statically now and scroll to the selected one (OPA-3005)
  • Rewritten synchronization for preset content (OPA-2337, OPA-3026)
  • Create button is visually disabled when no camera is connected (OPA-2471)

• We keep learning from you and making improvements to our interface. In this update you will see the following updates.

  • Revised contextual menu with more options for the menu bar extra (OPA-2920)
  • Added a Support section in the Help menu (OPA-3032)
  • Backgrounds have a contextual menu with Delete now (OPA-2982)
  • Clicking the Resolution setting tag in top bar opens the Video settings section (OPA-3085)

• Performance and reliability are always top of mind. Here’s what’s new.

  • Improved and more reliable camera connection (OPA-2985)
  • Performance improvements that substantially reduces our resource usage (OPA-2129)
  • Windows appear as expected in the Dock and Window menus (OPA-3043)
  • White balance is better, using nearest neighbor sampling (OPA-3076)

Bug Fixes

• • Stickers and backgrounds are fully hidden when muting video (OPA-2962)
  • Prevent last frame from sticking sometimes when muting video (OPA-3048)
  • Prevent trashed stickers from briefly reappearing (OPA-2986)
  • Highlights and shadows no longer impact contrast (OPA-3014)
  • Additional feedback when there is a problem with Camera Extension updating (OPA-1303)
  • Visually indicate when face detection functionality is disabled on Intel machines (OPA-3013)
  • Update settings shows the correct version info when up to date (OPA-2975)
  • Adjust shadows and highlights intersections (OPA-2564)
  • Reloading or switching presets turns module on/off properly (OPA-2962)
  • Resolve connection delay when switching between Composer and conferencing apps (OPA-3033)
  • Polish top bar of the main window (OPA-1981, OPA-2898)
  • Module edited and reset button are more predictable now (OPA-3053)
  • Camera no longer activates when Bluetooth headphones connect or disconnect automatically (OPA-3064)
  • Fix rare video rendering pipeline crash (OPA-3068)
  • Always show fonts in the Format menu (OPA-3084)
  • Menu bar extra, as a detached window, closes when turning off the feature (OPA-2922)
  • Current settings in menu bar extra stay in sync at all times (OPA-3065, OPA-3045)
  • Polish menu bar extra button appearance (OPA-3055)

Improvements

• • The Composer window now retains its last known size and position on launch (OPA-2725)
  • Switching effects on and off is now faster and more reliable (OPA-2929)
  • Histogram now runs better on Intel machines (OPA-2531)
  • We reduced the resources used by our camera extension over time (OPA-2858)

Bug Fixes

• • Resetting the default preset turns off all modules (OPA-2921)
  • Use the default value for white balance when switching between manual and auto (OPA-2864)
  • Reverse the displayed colors for the Temperature slider (OPA-2835)
  • Additional tweaks to Tone Sync and Touch Up (OPA-2427)
  • Zoom no longer affects zebra lines when Face-lock is on (OPA-2892)
  • Improved onboarding - appearance, animation, and content (OPA-2990, OPA-2957)

This release includes

• • Big and small preview. Everybody likes to check themselves out before a call. Our previous app had a pretty small video feed and you could not make it any bigger. With Composer you can still use a small preview AND a big preview if needed. It may seem silly but sometimes bigger is better.
  • More control over your image. We made it easier to edit your video output. To start, all the controls live now in the same view. Then we have added deeper color controls (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) and the ability to select your scene temperature with a color picker. You can also see overexposed and underexposed areas with our Zebra Lines live view and adjust your tones as you wish.
  • Presets. All your image parameters are now saved in Presets. You can switch now between them saving the best setup for different locations, type of meeting, or time of the day. We have also included a few presets we hope you like.
  • Stickers. It all started with a small logo in the corner. Then we added images, then text, and finally the ability to move them around, in front and behind you. Please check our first run at implementing stickers in your video feed and let us know your thoughts about it.
  • Camera Platform. Our rewritten firmware uses industry standard UVC to deliver better performance, lower temperatures, and on-device auto focus all while consuming less power. And the camera extension for macOS is more resilient than ever.

With all this said, we are aware that a few features from our previous app are not in Composer yet. We are talking about Gestures, the ability to record yourself, filters and probably a few others. We will continue working to bring them here as soon as possible.

To wrap it up, as we said at the beginning, we are excited to share this with you. It's possible you may find a few kinks here and there. Keep us posted as we keep working on it.

Thank you for your support. See ya in 1.0.1

This release includes

• • Reduced on camera CPU usage by 40% for less heat and power consumption
  • Fixed top crash that was causing the camera to randomly reset in video conferencing apps.
  • Continued stability and performance improvements for latest Apple hardware

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access
  • Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup. Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access
  • Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup. Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access
  • Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup. Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access
  • Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup. Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access
  • Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup. Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access
  • Reboot your Mac for the changes to take effect

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup. Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup.

Post install, you can use your Opal through the software on every Mac video app, apps like Facetime, OBS studio, Twitch, Teams, and in Meets or Webex on any Browser – they will all just work.

Along with full app access, this build also gives you early access to a number of new features we are testing including Gestures, Recording, and a new Low Power Mode. It also includes over 80 bug fixes to the previous version.

Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

To install

• • Ensure your Mac is updated to 12.3 or greater
  • Download the latest build here and install
  • After installation is complete, click  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Click the 🔒 icon in the bottom left hand of the window and enter password to unlock
  • Click the Allow button in the bottom right to allow access

Note: You may have to restart your video conferencing app in order to see changes take effect

After that, you are all setup.

Post install, you can use your Opal through the software on every Mac video app, apps like Facetime, OBS studio, Twitch, Teams, and in Meets or Webex on any Browser – they will all just work.

Along with full app access, this build also gives you early access to a number of new features we are testing including Gestures, Recording, and a new Low Power Mode. It also includes over 80 bug fixes to the previous version.

Send any feedback or ideas to [email protected]