Deep Live Cam, a tool for real-time face swapping and video deepfakes, is actively developed to enhance functionality and user experience. Recent updates focus on multi-camera support, UI enhancements, and super-resolution processing.
Recent issues and pull requests reveal significant challenges with model compatibility and performance optimization. The recurring INVALID_PROTOBUF
errors (#717) indicate critical model loading issues, while low FPS reports (#716) highlight inefficiencies in GPU utilization. These issues suggest a need for better hardware compatibility and optimization.
Kenneth Estanislao (hacksider)
KRSHH
Bartosz Kosowski (bkosowski)
onnxruntime
for compatibility.Michael (saleweaver)
GhoulBoii
Vic P. (vic4key)
INVALID_PROTOBUF
errors affecting usability.Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
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7 Days | 6 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
14 Days | 23 | 18 | 61 | 23 | 1 |
30 Days | 82 | 65 | 275 | 82 | 1 |
All Time | 488 | 246 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
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Kenneth Estanislao | 5 | 0/0/0 | 27 | 13 | 6624 | |
KRSHH | 4 | 12/9/3 | 62 | 10 | 6223 | |
Michael (saleweaver) | 1 | 4/2/1 | 11 | 8 | 317 | |
Kshamendra (GhoulBoii) | 1 | 1/1/0 | 5 | 2 | 109 | |
Bartosz Kosowski | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
unknown | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Vic P. | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
None (Bhl0318) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (DammySOG) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (DopeEazy) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
undeĆ’ined (0x78f1935) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Sammie Aiyer (highbuyer) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
OghVTThisis (Thankgod20) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (david-biro) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Faych Chen (neverbiasu) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Vignesh Skanda (vignesh1507) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (Amman-Aanand) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Priyanshu Singh (wolverinex24) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Justin Lacy (justin-m-lacy) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (kkkiiii009900) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Subrahmanya Gaonkar (negativenagesh) | 0 | 5/0/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
The Deep Live Cam project has seen a surge in activity, with 242 open issues currently logged. The recent issues predominantly revolve around error messages related to model loading, performance problems, and installation difficulties. Notably, many users report encountering INVALID_PROTOBUF
errors when attempting to run the software, indicating potential issues with model compatibility or installation integrity. A recurring theme is the challenge of achieving optimal performance on various hardware configurations, particularly with GPU utilization.
Several users have expressed frustration over low frame rates and lagging performance, especially when using the face enhancement feature. This suggests that while the software is capable of real-time processing, there may be significant room for optimization, particularly in how it utilizes available hardware resources.
Issue #717: Invalid Protobuf Error
INVALID_PROTOBUF
errors when loading models, particularly inswapper_128_fp16.onnx
. This issue is critical as it prevents the application from functioning properly.Issue #716: Low FPS on Program
Issue #710: Error in "run.py"
AttributeError
indicating missing attributes.Issue #705: Frame Processor Face Enhancer Not Found
Issue #698: Always Get Traceback Error
Model Loading Errors: A significant number of issues relate to model loading failures, particularly with protobuf parsing errors. This suggests potential problems with model files or their compatibility with the current version of the software.
Performance Issues: Many users report low FPS and lagging performance even on high-end hardware, indicating that optimizations may be necessary for better resource utilization.
Installation Challenges: Several issues stem from difficulties in installing dependencies or configuring the environment correctly, highlighting a need for clearer documentation or automated setup scripts.
User Experience Feedback: There are requests for features such as adjustable settings for face enhancement intensity and options to select different camera sources, reflecting user interest in customization and improved usability.
This analysis indicates that while Deep Live Cam offers powerful capabilities for real-time face swapping and deepfake generation, users are facing significant challenges that could hinder their experience and effectiveness of the software.
The analysis of the pull requests (PRs) for the Deep Live Cam project reveals a dynamic and evolving software tool focused on real-time face swapping and video deepfakes. The project has seen significant contributions that enhance its functionality, optimize performance, and improve user experience. Notably, PRs addressing multi-camera support, UI enhancements, and new features like super-resolution processing indicate active development aimed at expanding the tool's capabilities.
PR #712: Updates documentation for the default video quality parameter, including its default value and supported range. This PR emphasizes the project's commitment to clear and accurate documentation.
PR #704: Introduces a super-resolution frame processor using the ESPCN_x4 model, significantly enhancing video resolution and quality. This addition reflects ongoing efforts to improve the core functionality of Deep Live Cam.
PR #286: Changes the face swapper model to use a non-fp16 ONNX file for better GPU support. This PR highlights the project's focus on optimizing performance across different hardware configurations.
PR #215: Adds instructions for optimizing the inswapper_128_fp16.onnx model using onnxslim, showcasing efforts to improve model efficiency and performance.
PR #660: Enhances the file selection dialog by combining image and video file types into a single 'Media' type, simplifying the user interface.
PR #626: Expands face analysis functionality by adding new functions for face extraction and mapping, improving code readability with comments.
PR #600: Adds a note to README.md about configuring DISPLAY variable depending on Windows or WSL version, improving installation guidance.
PR #505: Replaces TensorFlow with CuPy for GPU management, adds new UI features including a swap faces button and live camera options, implements NSFW filtering, and updates documentation with new features and contribution guidelines.
PR #435: Corrects the execution provider name in README.md usage instructions from 'directml' to 'dml', ensuring accurate documentation.
PR #397: Adds an elif for pygrabber import in ui.py to handle platform-specific imports more gracefully.
PR #295: Enhances performance on Silicon Macs by adding Metal support and updating default settings for video encoding and execution providers.
PR #285: Translates the application to Chinese, fixes library version issues, and adds support for Python 3.12.2, broadening accessibility and compatibility.
PR #675, PR #588, PR #566, PR #455, PR #421, PR #398, PR #389, PR #372, PR #354: These PRs introduce various enhancements such as multi-camera support, improved UI with drag-and-drop functionality, face mapping capabilities, and more efficient webcam handling.
The pull requests reflect a robust development effort focused on enhancing the Deep Live Cam project's capabilities while ensuring usability across different platforms and hardware configurations. Key themes include:
Performance Optimization: Several PRs aim at optimizing performance through better GPU utilization (e.g., PR #286), efficient model handling (e.g., PR #215), and enhancements tailored for specific hardware (e.g., PR #295).
User Experience Improvements: Efforts to simplify user interactions through UI enhancements (e.g., PR #660) and new features like drag-and-drop functionality (e.g., PR #588) indicate a strong focus on improving user experience.
Accessibility and Localization: The addition of Chinese translations (e.g., PR #285) demonstrates an effort to make the tool accessible to a broader audience.
Community Engagement and Contribution Guidelines: The introduction of contribution guidelines (e.g., PR #581) suggests an effort to streamline community contributions and maintain code quality through tools like Flake8 (e.g., PR #581).
Feature Expansion: New features such as super-resolution processing (e.g., PR #704) and multi-camera support (e.g., PR #566) highlight ongoing efforts to expand the tool's capabilities beyond initial expectations.
In conclusion, the Deep Live Cam project is characterized by active development aimed at enhancing its core functionalities while ensuring usability across diverse environments. The community's engagement through contributions further accelerates its evolution, making it a notable tool in the realm of AI-generated media.
Kenneth Estanislao (hacksider)
KRSHH
Bartosz Kosowski (bkosowski)
onnxruntime
version for compatibility issues.Michael (saleweaver)
GhoulBoii
Vic P. (vic4key)
The development team is actively engaged in enhancing the Deep Live Cam project through collaborative efforts. The focus on user interface improvements, performance optimizations, and bug fixes indicates a commitment to delivering a robust product while maintaining an ethical stance in AI-generated media usage. The active participation from various contributors highlights a healthy open-source community dynamic.