Netcam Studio Changelog

What's new in Netcam Studio 1.9.5.0

Jun 25, 2021
  • Fixed issues related to the Win Client in multi-sources
  • Removed date check for free version
  • Library updates
  • Update of iOS App.

New in Netcam Studio 1.9.1.0 (Feb 12, 2020)

  • Improved Decoding Buffer and Timestamp management
  • Fixed play sound on Motion Detection not working
  • Possibility to set 0 as Max FPS to get the highest frame rate a source provides

New in Netcam Studio 1.9.0.0 (Jan 23, 2020)

  • Updated OpenCV to 4.2.0
  • Support for Hardware/GPU accelerated recording (Intel, AMD, Nvidia)
  • Support for D3DVA11 Hardware/GPU accelerated decoding (Now possible when running as Service)
  • Possibility to selected between Constant Frame Rate or Variable Frame Rate (Smaller files, less CPU) recording
  • Reduced CPU usage when decoding JPEG/MJPEG streams
  • Optimisations in H264 encoding for recording and live streaming
  • Improved accuracy of the frame rate limiter
  • Improved Bruce-Force detection to protect NCS from attacks
  • Fixed some cases of Audio over HTTP which were not supported
  • Fixed FTPS upload was not working with self-signed certificates and in some cases
  • Fixed an issue with Point-to-Move functionality for PTZ cameras

New in Netcam Studio 1.7.0.0 (May 3, 2018)

  • Fixed Rule Manager may fail to initiate properly
  • Fixed Push Notification may not be sent anymore after some time
  • Updated Web Client (Migrated from ng4 to ng5)
  • New FFMPEG Library
  • Improvements in multi-threaded HTTP (may be faster to view multiple sources at time and may also use more resources)

New in Netcam Studio 1.6.1.0 (Jun 28, 2017)

  • Improved decoding over RTSP/UDP to prevent artefacts / decoding issues
  • Fixed Use SSL not saved in the client login screen
  • Fixed some rules are triggered twice when the condition is met
  • Fixed cleanup of old files on Dropbox not working anymore
  • Added possibility to select number of days in web client library
  • Hiding camera's passwords when writing in the event log
  • Library screen improvements

New in Netcam Studio 1.5.6.0 (May 23, 2017)

  • Fixed strange behaviour of the scheduler when combining multiple actions
  • Fixed process does not end properly when exiting application from the tray icon
  • Fixed sources numbering in rules manager
  • Added possibility to provide onvif endpoint manually when connecting cameras (in case a
  • camera is not detected or to connect using onvif outside of the local LAN).
  • New Tool: Timelapser (converts a set of images in a folder to a movie file).

New in Netcam Studio 1.5.5.0 (May 23, 2017)

  • Possibility to drag & drop from library (not yet finished and supports only 1 file at time)
  • Fixed Slack notifications
  • Added onAppStart / onAppShutdown conditions in rule manager (can be used to receive push or email when NCS is restarted)
  • Fixed cannot edit feature or sources settings from fullscreen mode
  • Fixed Scheduler to accept recording and motion detection at the same time
  • Check of the IP address done on our servers instead of using dyndns.org service
  • Updated Web Client to 2.0.5

New in Netcam Studio 1.5.4.0 (May 14, 2017)

  • Updated all FFMPEG calls to the latest API
  • Rolled back some changes which had negative impact on performances in previous 1.5.x
  • Fixed audio noises problems with some codecs/cameras (ex: panasonic)
  • Fixed a potential Deadlock between Event Logger and Performance Metrics modules

New in Netcam Studio 1.5.2.0 (May 9, 2017)

  • New Network Cameras Templates
  • Updated UI to DevExpress 2017
  • Updated FFMPEG to v3.3
  • Fixed potential crash when quitting Settings screen
  • Fixed potential crash in Library screen
  • Fixed Test Connection was available before providing camera information
  • Fixed Netcam Studio Client token used in Library may expire
  • Fixed Netcam Studio may report an error Audio Codec not found on startup
  • Possibility to Disable / Pause video sources without having to disconnect them
  • Reintegrated the Email summary notifications that was missing in 1.5.1 (Library Report by Email)
  • Added possibility to attach images in Email notifications through the Rule Manager
  • Automatically saving settings when a camera is added / removed
  • New set of default rules for the Rule Manager (requires deleting C:ProgramDataMoonwareNetcam StudioServerRules.xml in case of an upgrade)

New in Netcam Studio 1.5.1.0 (May 4, 2017)

  • Added button to download items from the Library
  • Multi-Language Web Client
  • Improved Overlay Manager

New in Netcam Studio 1.3.6.0 (Jun 1, 2016)

  • Added support for AAC audio decoding
  • Improved audio decoding and resampling processes
  • Improved audio sync while recording
  • Fixed Users with limited access rights cannot view library content
  • Rewriting of the ONVIF detection module
  • Asynchronous ONVIF devices detection (Like the Lan and uPNP modules)
  • New recording mode (Background-encoding) in order to (hopefully) reduce CPU usage
  • Updated UI Library DevExpress to v14.1
  • Fixed an issue/limitation with high resolution streams in Netcam Studio Client
  • New Network Camera Templates

New in Netcam Studio 1.3.5.0 (Apr 29, 2016)

  • Improved and Fixed some issues in Sync Plugins (Dropbox, Google Drive, FTP)
  • Fixes related to running NCS on SSL/HTTPS
  • Fixed Height reported incorrectly in HTML Generator
  • Updated library for LPR (License plate recognition)
  • Possibility to select multiple countries for LPR
  • Fixed an issue of Client freezing for a few seconds when remote audio playback
  • Adjusted recording settings to lower CPU usage
  • New Network Cameras Templates

New in Netcam Studio 1.3.2.0 (Feb 29, 2016)

  • Improved memory management
  • Added some checks in Blob detection to prevent memory issues
  • Fixed Authentication Token may grant access to undesired cameras
  • Fixed Onvif detection when using multiple cameras with the same hardware identifier
  • Fixed audio playback in Netcam Studio X with local / usb audio

New in Netcam Studio 1.3.1.0 (Feb 15, 2016)

  • Fixed issues when playing recorded videos through the internal web server
  • Fixed cannot exit Netcam Studio if viewers are connected

New in Netcam Studio 1.3.0.0 (Feb 15, 2016)

  • New decoding Mode (Buffered) which is the new default for RTSP Sources, Unbuffered (previously INTERNAL) and VLC still exist as an option
  • RTSP Streams should be smoother in Netcam Studio Client and X
  • Added possibility to rotate the source image by 90 or 270 degrees
  • Added possibility to select the Client refresh rate for Single and Multi View
  • ONVIF Browser should be able to detect more devices
  • Fixed missing a library in the installer for ONVIF to work properly
  • Fixed Audio Detection movies were not added to the library if Motion Detection was not enabled
  • Fixed Web Client's gallery issues on Safari iOS
  • Fixed rule-based recording on Camera B when Motion is detected on Camera A
  • Various fixes based on crash reports from 1.2.x

New in Netcam Studio 1.2.8.0 (Feb 15, 2016)

  • New Network Cameras Templates
  • Login related fixes (when using complex passwords)
  • Security related fixes

New in Netcam Studio 1.2.7.0 (Jan 18, 2016)

  • New Timeline view in Web Client
  • Timelapse feature offers choice between movie or JPEG serie
  • Due to recurring issues with .NET 4.0, it is not supported anymore therefore Windows XP and 2003 are not supported anymore.
  • Fixed login problems from mobile app for some upgrading users / new accounts
  • Fixed a problem in library indexing

New in Netcam Studio 1.2.5.0 (Oct 19, 2015)

  • Fixed movies playback in web client (not working with some movies)
  • Fixed issues with overlay variables not refreshing
  • Fixed screen never going to sleep / power saving modes
  • Fixed Client to support Big Fonts / 125DPI display
  • Improved Library Cleanup

New in Netcam Studio 1.2.0 Beta 1 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Overally improved decoding / smoothness for FullHD Sources
  • Reduce CPU usage while recording (recommanded to use the UltraFast preset which is the new default)
  • Library is now using SqlLite (may take some time on startup first time to convert the library)
  • Fixed .NET 4.0 compatibility problem (problems while recording or saving settings) [To be confirmed]
  • Integrated Auto-Updater that checks for version on startup

New in Netcam Studio 1.1.8 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Extended timeout for connecting using VLC from 15 seconds to 30 seconds
  • Allows forcing the protocol when using the internal decoder [may fix the artefacts]
  • Fixed Web Client Library Period selection

New in Netcam Studio 1.1.7 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fixed PTZ not displayed in multi-view (now available as option)
  • Possibility to use keyboard arrows + keys N/M to control PTZ
  • Fixed source reordering in wrong order when using more than 9 sources
  • Fixed Motion Detection area editing displays wrong preview when using Netcam Studio Client

New in Netcam Studio 1.1.6 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Added possibility to switch back to VLC decoding in case of issues with the internal decoder

New in Netcam Studio 1.1.5 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fixed recording may be failing with some resolutions
  • Improved A/V decoding

New in Netcam Studio 1.1.0 RC1 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • New Network Camera Templates
  • Use the MouseWheel for virtual zoom, pan & tilt
  • Streaming supports multiple sessions in parallel (default 25fps)
  • Recording by default at 25fps due to performances improvements
  • Allows scheduling recording + motion detection at the same time
  • New internal decoder / encoder. VLC or our RTSP Directshow filter no longer required
  • Fixed wrong version of OpenCV packaged with the 32-bit version (dependency on VC2012 Redist)

New in Netcam Studio 1.0.6.0 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • New Network Camera Templates
  • Fixed Remote Image over HTTP for Overlay was broken
  • Possibility to disable PTZ
  • Added User Role for Controling Pan & Tilt
  • Possibility to set the default view to use on Startup
  • Fixed Server doesn't start when UNC path is used for the library
  • Fixed refuses to record some specific resolutions
  • Fixed possibility to use Mobile application with only the View Roles (Netcam Studio Mobile 3.1.0)
  • Support for Netcam Studio SmartCam (Beta coming soon)

New in Netcam Studio 1.0.5.0 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Added Google Drive Synchronization
  • Fixed Blob Motion Detection discarding some motion
  • Added HTTPS Support in Smartphone Client / Web Client
  • Added Support for localization (translations) in Smartphone Client
  • Fixed Package for installing only Netcam Studio Client

New in Netcam Studio 1.0.3.0 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • New motion detection modes based on OpenCV (Blob, Face, Pedestrian)
  • Reduced Motion Detection CPU usage by generating Motion Images / Result only when needed
  • Fixed Permanant Token not generated when creating new users
  • Fixed Free Space reporting C:\ driver instead of Library drive

New in Netcam Studio 1.0.2.0 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Fixed Motion Detection view not available in Netcam Studio X
  • Fixed Token timeout in Netcam Studio X
  • Fixed performance downgrade when using a Motion Area / Mask
  • Fixed UI freeze for 10-20 seconds when disconnecting a source
  • Fixed Wrong aspect ratio for Camera Window can occur
  • Improved Motion Detection performances
  • Possbility to downscale video resolution for recording
  • Possibility to select Video profile for recording
  • Single package available for download which includes Netcam Studio X and Netcam Studio Service

New in Netcam Studio 0.9.8.0 Beta (Mar 11, 2014)

  • Dependency has changed, it now requires Visual Studio C++ 2013 Redistributable.

New in Netcam Studio 0.9.4.0 Beta (Jul 24, 2013)

  • Big improvement on performances when running Server and Client on same
  • computer (uses shared memory instead of web server)
  • Fixed Netcam Web Client for Internet Explorer 10
  • Updated documentation

New in Netcam Studio 0.9.3.2 Beta (Jul 8, 2013)

  • Multi-view allows to select main source
  • Fixed resolution selection issue with some USB cameras
  • Fixed audio from network cameras (broken since 0.9.2.5)
  • Fixed client could crash after disconnecting source
  • Improved WebAPI.

New in Netcam Studio 0.9.2.5 Beta (Jul 3, 2013)

  • Software and Templates fixes.
  • Improved performances.
  • Camera selection supports up to 64 sources.
  • Test Email / SMS configuration. HTTP Lan Scanner Tool.

New in Netcam Studio 0.9.0.1 Beta (Jun 25, 2013)

  • Added support for 1500+ Network Cameras
  • Improved and added settings for Motion Detection
  • Uses the Brand / Model as default source name
  • Several fixes

New in Netcam Studio 0.8.8 Beta (Jun 12, 2013)

  • Support for RTSP / MPEG-4 / H264 Templates (32-bit version only)
  • Improved User interface to have access to all features from main screen
  • New Multi-View screen
  • Improved CPU Usage

New in Netcam Studio 0.8.6.2 Beta (May 7, 2013)

  • Improved performances
  • Switched back to .NET 4.0 (Support Windows XP, 2003)