When distributing using the distribution software “OBS Studio”, the following operations can be performed by installing the OBS plug-in. Note: Supported version OBS Studio 27.x or later
Output multiple windows to OBS with transparency (no chroma key required)
Output to OBS with nizima LIVE minimized
Output only the model, background, and free logo to OBS (no need to hide the menu bar, and even if you change the model while outputting to OBS, the UI will not be reflected)
Intel/AMD CPU with a maximum frequency of 2.5 GHz or higher and 2 or more cores
memory
4GB or more memory (recommended 8GB or more)
hard disk
Approx. 650MB required
GPU
OpenGL3.3 equivalent or better
display
1,440 x 900 pixels or more, 32 bit color or more (Recommended 1,920 x 1,080 pixels)
Internet connection environment
Required because activation is required
OS
macOS v12 macOS v13
CPU
Intel/AMD CPU with a maximum frequency of 2.5 GHz or higher and 2 or more cores
memory
4GB or more memory (recommended 8GB or more)
hard disk
Approx. 1.2 GB required
GPU
OpenGL3.3 equivalent or better
display
1,440 x 900 pixels or more, 32 bit color or more (Recommended 1,920 x 1,080 pixels)
Internet connection environment
Required because activation is required
Note: Apple Silicon is not natively supported and runs on Rosetta 2.
nizima LIVE TRACKER (mobile app) is recommended for iPhone X or later models, iOS 14.0 or later recommended, and requires 500MB of storage capacity.
You can check if it works properly with your computer or peripherals with the free plan. Operation in environments not listed above is not supported.
Collaboration Compatibility with Past Versions
Collaboration may not be possible if there are different versions of nizima LIVE among the collaboration participants. We recommend that all participants in the collaboration upgrade to the latest version in order to use all functions properly. Please refer to the table below for compatibility between versions.
Version to be used
Collaborative compatibility with past versions
1.3.0
Collaboration with versions prior to 1.2.0 series is not possible.
1.4.0
Collaboration with versions prior to 1.2.0 series is not possible. Collaboration with 1.3.0 series version OK *Mac version and overseas accounts may not be able to collaborate properly with versions prior to 1.3.0 series.
1.5.0
Collaboration with versions prior to 1.4.0 series is not possible.
Example of error when version names are different
I can’t find the collaboration room.
Communication for the collaboration function does not work properly.
Possible forced termination due to errors, etc.
Functions not supported by macOS
Virtual camera output function
OBS plug-in support Use “Window Capture” when using OBS Studio.
Use of shortcut keys when window is inactive
If the nizima LIVE window is completely hidden by another window, drawing will stop. Therefore, when using nizima LIVE, please make sure that the nizima LIVE window is not covered by windows such as OBS Studio or game windows.
Fixed a bug that nizima LIVE and nizima LIVE TRACKER rarely crash when connected over Wi-Fi.
1.5.1 2023/4/11
Fixed incorrect display of parameter default values
Fixed unintended behavior of motion stop button
Display items and screen lock settings are now carried over to the next startup
Modified curve editor to allow editing of 0% and 100% points
1.5.0 2023/4/3
Added lip-sync functionality
Added the ability to align left and right blinks and eyebrows
Added the ability to create facial expressions
Added the ability to delete facial expressions and motions
Added the ability to register facial expressions and motion files by drag & drop
Compatible with Windows 11
Improved tracking accuracy when using MediaPipe
Changed so that physics parameters do not appear as candidates for addition to the motion settings
Changed to allow setting of eye blink with motion sensitivity.
Changed mouse cursor when dragging models and items
Change color of icon when locked
Changed icon to show status of waiting mobile connection
Changed so that when the tracking plugin is changed, it switches directly to the camera without turning it off.
Changed so that text in the help window can be copied
Changed to display a save confirmation dialog when modifying an edited model
Fixed a bug that allowed the camera of the collaborator to be turned off.
Modified nizima LIVE TRACKER not to display IP addresses (global IP addresses) that cannot be connected to as candidates.
Other minor corrections
1.4.4 2023/3/22
Compatible with Live2D Cubism 4 SDK for Native R6_2 ＊Address vulnerabilities related to Live2D Cubism Core (SDK). For details on Live2D Cubism 4 SDK for Native R6_2, please refer to “Cubism Native Framework Change History“.
1.4.3 2023/2/8
System update (Windows version only) Change Windows certificate
Fixed the following bugs related to collaboration -Some models did not work properly with the collaboration function.
Some specifications changed -Reflects physics calculations when switching facial expressions
1.4.2 2023/1/19
Added MediaPipe to webcam tracking library (Windows version only)
Fixed the following problems related to parameter settings -The value changes when operations such as pasting are performed in the Curve Editor. -When I try to delete the first point (0%) in the curve editor, it crashes.
Fixed the following other bugs -When opening an invalid model in a new window, it crashes.
1.4.1 2022/12/19
Fixed the following bugs related to parameters ‐Parameter setting does not immediately reflect the connection. ‐Parameters that the model does not have are displayed in the parameter settings. ‐The cycle of auto-playback is not correct. ‐The magnification of physics calculation is not loaded. ‐A confirmation dialog box appears when exiting after saving parameter settings. ‐When editing the curve editor, the save confirmation dialog is not displayed when exiting.
Fixed the following other bugs ‐Memory leak when changing background. ‐The application crashes when switching to a model that has failed to load due to an incorrect path or other reasons while the camera is set up.
1.4.0 2022/11/30
Support for lightweighting by reviewing processing
Added item highlighting function
Added the ability to remember the previous email address and password when logging in
Added ability to determine language at first startup
English translations added to sample model properties
Performance improvement of camera, drawing, etc.
Unify fonts across operating systems
Fixed bugs related to collaboration functions – Items move with a delay when moving the collaboration model. – The same key bindings are entered when they are registered. – Collaboration room window will remain when leaving the room after 5 minutes of using the free version of the collaboration room.
Fixed other bugs – Model order manipulation may fail. – Sometimes crashes when changing cameras. – Crashes when exiting with “Follow model of item” turned off. – Drawing FPS may fall below the specified value. – Crackling may occur when outputting to the virtual camera. – Cannot overwrite models.
Other minor corrections
1.3.2 2022/10/26
Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash in some environments.
1.3.1 2022/9/14
Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when loading some models.
1.3.0 2022/9/12
Relaxation of free user limits for collaboration functions
Add tracking items (beta)
Added sample model “Face Sample
Added the ability to fix the frontmost window
Added fixed window size function
Support for sending pose3.json in collaboration
Added tooltip display of camera name
Changed motion clear behavior (motion clear: parameters return to default values; motion stop: parameters stop at that moment)
Compatible with Live2D Cubism SDK R5
Changed to add sequential numbering when adding background images with the same name
Wi-Fi mobile connection now removes devices from list when disconnected
Changed to not propagate ParamBreath to Live2D items
Fixed bugs related to collaboration functions – The icon of the collaborator is not displayed. – Rarely crashes when entering a collaboration.
Fixed bugs related to facial expressions and motion functions – The display name of the added expressions and motions will be the same. – Added facial expressions and motions disappear at next startup. – When multiple models are displayed and another model is selected, the appearance of the shortcut for clearing expressions and motion is not switched.
Fixed bugs related to item functions – Icons are not displayed when multiple identical items are placed. – When changing the tab in the item list, the item in the previous tab becomes selected. – When the FPS of animated items is set to 0, they are not displayed.
Fixed parameter-related problems – Can enter values above the parameter limit – Reset of motion sensitivity is not immediately reflected. – Confirmation dialog may not appear when trying to close after changing parameter settings
Other minor corrections
1.2.0 2022/7/19
Added screenshot function
Added iPhone wired connectivity
Compatible with Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 beta4.1
nizima LIVE 1.1.3 beta1,beta2 updates officially added – Added sample model “Nijiiro Mao” – Fixed the behavior when the FPS of physics calculation is set to 60FPS, etc.
Window default size changed to 16:9
Changed to reflect current state when background settings are opened
Changed to move all model icons and item layers in multiple selection state
Adjusted behavior of various menus, etc. when selecting collaboration models
Changed the item operation window to not display the collaborator’s items
Change “Mobile Settings” to “Mobile Connections” in the main window
Change the layout of the options window
Other minor corrections
1.1.3 beta2 2022/6/23
Support Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 beta3 Note: For details on Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 beta3, please refer to “Cubism Native Framework Change History“. Note: Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 is a beta version, so the official specifications may be subject to change in the future.
Added sample model “Nijiiro Mao” Note: The model is exported by Live2D Cubism 4.2 and can only be displayed with 1.1.3beta1 and 1.1.3beta2.
Fixed behavior when physics FPS is set to 60 FPS
Fixed a bug where icon images could not be changed
1.1.3 beta1 2022/6/14
Support Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 beta2 Note: Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 beta2 includes new features such as blendshapes, multiply and screen colors, etc. For details, please refer to “Cubism 4.2 SDK Support for New Features“. Note: Cubism 4 SDK for Native R5 is a beta version, so the official specifications may be subject to change in the future.
1.1.2 2022/6/14
Fixed a bug that caused crashes during playback of added motions and expressions.
Fixed a bug that caused a crash when a Japanese user submitted a model in Collaboration.
Fixed a bug that the center of rotation of items attached to a model shifted when the model was restarted.
1.1.1 2022/5/23
Shortcut-related fixes – The same model does not respond when the same shortcut is set for multiple facial expressions/motions. – TRACKER action buttons not responding – Shortcut keys respond only to the currently selected model.
Fixes related to item manipulation – Display and lock operations for the entire item do not work properly. – Items can be deleted while locked. – FPS and other values set by item operations are not stored. – Display is distorted when some items are placed. – Property display remains after item deletion – When “Delete All Items” is performed during collaboration, the other party’s items are also deleted.
Fixed app crashes when there is no motion associated with it
Modified not to copy motion and facial expression files with invalid paths when registering models.
Added the ability to display multiple models in the same window
Added virtual camera output function
Update “Waveform Editor” to “Curve Editor
Other minor corrections
1.0.8 2022/3/2
Fixed the rare phenomenon that the model gets stuck when connecting to nizima LIVE TRACKER.
Improved installer operation – Changed to terminate nizima LIVE running before installation. – Changed to automatically create the nizima LIVE folder when the installation location is changed. – Fixed warning displayed when reinstalling
Improved update notification behavior – Changed so that nizima LIVE is terminated when “Yes” is selected in the update notification. – Fixed a bug that nizima LIVE did not close properly when closing the update notification.
Updated OBS Plugin (1.0.1) – Changed to allow multiple captures of a single window. – Fixed a link to a shortcut to a web page generated during installation.
1.0.7 2022/2/2
Fixed a bug that the application crashes if there is no previous model at startup and the model cannot be changed
Changed to run the installation with administrator privileges
Added option (clean install) to remove old settings during installation
1.0.7 Automate uninstall when updating if installed
1.0.6 2022/1/17
Change the default value of parameter magnification
Fixed an issue where the display would occasionally collapse when the OBS option was enabled
Fixed the problem that Japanese files could not be sent at the time of collaboration, and the problem that physics calculation was doubled on the model of the collaboration partner.
Fixed an issue where facial expression / motion clear shortcuts were not saved
Fixed an issue that would cause a crash when there was no previously opened model
Improved performance when OBS option is enabled
1.0.5 2021/12/15
Added OBS plugin (1.0.0) This allows the following operations – Output multiple windows with transparency to “OBS Studio” distribution software – Output to the distribution software “OBS Studio” with nizima LIVE minimized – Only the model, background, and free version logo are output to the OBS Studio distribution software.
Added idling motion function
Added loop motion function
Improved lip-sync accuracy
Fixed to turn off facial expressions with TRACKER’s action button
Fixed facial fade-outs to play correctly
Changed to open links other than sign-in in the default browser on the login screen
Fixed selection of background to remove
Fixed the background sticking out of the UI
Revised Terms of Service
1.0.4 2021/11/8
Fixed the following bugs when loading some models – When the model structure is changed, the software terminates because it cannot read the settings (live.json). – Software terminated by loading at the time of collaboration
Fixed to move to the left edge of the main display when the initial position is outside the range of the screen
Fixed models with similar names not being overwritten
1.0.3 2021/10/20
Fixed a bug that the free version restriction window may be displayed in the paid version
Fixed a bug that parameter operation cannot be performed when parameter setting is read in the parameter setting window.
Fixed the point that you can perform operations such as changing the model of the other party in the collaboration window at the time of collaboration
1.0.2 2021/10/13
The parameter associated with the position is changed so that it does not move by setting the magnification to 0 by default.
Fixed an issue where reading a physics file with Unicode escapes would cause it to crash
Corrected the display when culling the mask
Corrected the display when the addition and multiplication meshes are combined with the background color.
Stabilize communication of collaboration function
1.0.1 2021/10/6
Fixed a bug that failed at startup for Japanese Windows users
Modified to open Japanese name files (models, etc.)
Fixed a bug that parts cannot be hidden by key lost
Fixed to read the fade of model3.json correctly
Changed the wording of “input sensitivity” in the parameter settings to “smoothing”
Change the initial size of the main window
Fixed garbled characters in some messages
1.0.0_1 2021/9/30
This version is a modification of the installer only. There is no update for the nizima LIVE application itself.
Fix
If you change the installation location when installing nizima LIVE, it has been fixed so that you cannot proceed with the existing folder selected.
After selecting the location you want to install, enter the folder name (/ nizimaLIVE, etc.) in the input field and proceed to the next.
example)
When installing to “C:/Users/[User Name]/Desktop” C:/Users/[User Name]/Desktop/nizimaLIVE
(Enter nizimaLIVE after / or \)
Note: However, as an exception, it is possible to re-install in the same folder where nizimaLIVE (1.0.0) has already been installed.
When installing nizimaLIVE (1.0.0) by changing the installation destination to a folder where other files exist, and installing nizimaLIVE (1.0.0_1 or later) in the same folder, the uninstallation process is executed. and, Will be deleted with the other files too.
Fixed a bug that nizima LIVE and nizima LIVE TRACKER rarely crash when connected over Wi-Fi.
1.5.1 2023/4/11
Fixed incorrect display of parameter default values
Fixed unintended behavior of motion stop button
Display items and screen lock settings are now carried over to the next startup
Modified curve editor to allow editing of 0% and 100% points
1.5.0 2023/4/3
Added the ability to align left and right blinks and eyebrows
Added the ability to create facial expressions
Added the ability to delete facial expressions and motions
Added the ability to register facial expressions and motion files by drag & drop
Changed so that physics parameters do not appear as candidates for addition to the motion settings
Changed to allow setting of eye blink with motion sensitivity.
Changed mouse cursor when dragging models and items
Change color of icon when locked
Changed icon to show status of waiting mobile connection
Changed so that when the tracking plugin is changed, it switches directly to the camera without turning it off.
Changed so that text in the help window can be copied
Changed to display a save confirmation dialog when modifying an edited model
Fixed a bug that allowed the camera of the collaborator to be turned off.
Fixed a bug that sometimes caused keyboard input for the Mac version to not work properly.
Modified nizima LIVE TRACKER not to display IP addresses (global IP addresses) that cannot be connected to as candidates.
Other minor corrections
1.4.4 2023/3/22
Compatible with Live2D Cubism 4 SDK for Native R6_2 ＊Address vulnerabilities related to Live2D Cubism Core (SDK). For details on Live2D Cubism 4 SDK for Native R6_2, please refer to “Cubism Native Framework Change History“.
1.4.3 2023/2/8
Fixed the following bugs related to collaboration -Some models did not work properly with the collaboration function.
Some specifications changed -Reflects physics calculations when switching facial expressions
1.4.2 2023/1/19
Fixed the following problems related to parameter settings -The value changes when operations such as pasting are performed in the Curve Editor. -When I try to delete the first point (0%) in the curve editor, it crashes.
Fixed the following other bugs -When opening an invalid model in a new window, it crashes.
1.4.1 2022/12/19
Fixed the following bugs related to parameters ‐Parameter setting does not immediately reflect the connection. ‐Parameters that the model does not have are displayed in the parameter settings. ‐The cycle of auto-playback is not correct. ‐The magnification of physics calculation is not loaded. ‐A confirmation dialog box appears when exiting after saving parameter settings. ‐When editing the curve editor, the save confirmation dialog is not displayed when exiting.
Fixed the following other bugs ‐Memory leak when changing background. ‐The application crashes when switching to a model that has failed to load due to an incorrect path or other reasons while the camera is set up.
