Futudent Recording Software Release Notes

WINDOWS OS
Futudent Recording Software Windows 8.4.3

Download v8.4.3

Release Date: 10.10.2022

New features

  • Bookmarking of existing 4K videos during re-play.
    4K bookmark images are of high quality, 3840 x 2160 pixels.

Enhancements and Bug Fixes

  • Video playback smoothness on lower-spec computers improve
  • Bookmark image quality in 4K filming

IMPORTANT:
You may be asked to accept the installation of a software package named ‘LAV Filters’. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the Recording Software. The installation will not proceed without it.

 

Futudent Recording Software Windows 8.3.3

Release Date: 25.08.2021

New features

  • Support for new cameras: smartCam 4K, proCam XS, microCam XS.

Enhancements and Bug Fixes

  • Automatic update fixed
  • Crash bug: Saving new 4K recording with non-Other category
  • LAV Filters package update
  • Build: Code signing cert & time stamp serv. update

Known Bugs and Work-Arounds

  • Possible playback stutter reduction from LAV filter update.

 

Futudent Windows 8.1.0 Release Date 03.07.2020

New features

  • 4k recording bookmarks

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • More stable 4K recording and zoom disabled in 4K resolution

 

Futudent Windows 8.0.0 Release date: 03.03.2020

New features

  • 4k recording integration in Futudent Recording Software

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Enhancements to user experience, performance and minor bug fixes

 

Futudent Windows 7.5.0 Release Date: 20.12.2019

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Fixed bookmark removing in playback mode.
  • Fixed task failing, when changing the language during video export.
  • Fixed pedal window activation. The pedal now activates FRS software in the background.
  • Fixed colleague sharing issue, when the title was more than 50 characters.
  • Fixed save and share button functionality.
  • Fixed issue when the pedal is pushed in the playback mode and camera was disconnected, the recording started
MAC OS X
Futudent OSX 2.3.3 For Big Sur Users

Download SW for Mac –  available in Apple Store

Release date: 10.10.2021

Welcome to version 2.3.3 of Futudent Recording Software  for macOS. This release keeps futudent recording software compatible with the Big Sur release.

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Back end fixes to support Big Sur

Known Bugs and Workaround:
If you have not updated your OSX to Big Sur and you try to use this version, the camera may not be recognized. You may need to set access rights to allow the camera to be detected. You can use version 2.3.1 for Catalina or version 2.3.0 for Mojave.

 

Futudent OSX 2.3.1 For Catalina Users Only

Release date: 23.6.2020

Welcome to version 2.3.1 of Futudent Recording Software  for macOS. This release fixes major issue on Catalina.

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • 4k lag fix, that was introduced after Catalina update

 

Futudent OSX 2.3.0 For Mojave Users or Earlier

Release date: 24.3.2020

Welcome to version 2.3.0 of Futudent Recording Software  for macOS. This release fixes some minor issues.

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Fixed disable Picture/Snapshot button when or if the camera is not active
  • Added set setting view scroller from the bottom by default
  • Added align/List full-screen button before settings button (same as WINDOWS OS version)
  • Added updated support links and copyright data
    Futudent

 

OSX 2.2.2

Welcome to version 2.2.2 of Futudent Recording Software  for macOS. This release fixes bookmark text saving problem.

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Application optimization: Application executable size reduced.
  • Bookmark text saving problem fixed

 

Futudent OSX 2.2.1

Welcome to version 2.2.1 of Futudent Recording Software  for macOS. This release fixes compactibility issue with educam with old firmware.

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Added support for educam with old firmware versions

 

Futudent OSX 2.2.0

Welcome to version 2.2.0 of Futudent Recording Software  for macOS. This release fixes some of the known issues from our previous version as well as new additional features such as multiple language support, user interface enhancements and many more.

New features

  • Language support for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
  • Dynamic camera FPS selection menu
  • Dynamic camera Resolution selection menu
  • Playback loop toggle
  • In-app volume controller

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • List video recording by date
  • Now support for microCam with older firmware
  • Set Futudent camera’s as default on startup
  • Improved user interface
  • General performance improvement and bug fixes

 

Futudent OSX 2.1.0

New features

  • 4K resolution support for the proCam camera
    • Now you can make 4K recordings and take 8MPix still photos
      • How-to: Go to Camera settings and select 4K in Resolution section
    • Minimum hardware requirement for making a 4K recording is Macbook Pro mid-2015 or newer
  • White Balance locking for the microCam camera
    • You can now lock white balance setting. This improves image quality if auto WB doesn’t work perfectly for your particular lighting conditions.
      • How-to: Go to Camera settings and select Lock WB
  • New look and feel
    • Modern, dark-themed user interface
    • Several usability issues addressed

Enhancements and bug fixes

  • Fixed issue which prevented using the computer’s internal microphone
  • Fixed audio feedback issue when starting a recording with a foot pedal
  • Added full-screen playback mode
  • Works on OS X 10.12 (Sierra) or newer
ANDROID OS
Futudent Recording Software v0.65

The latest Android version which is released on Play Store is v0.65.

The .apk file is available in this link:  novocam-futudent-release_065.apk

Requirements:

  • Android (mobile phone) System 11 or later
  • The mobile device must support the OTG connection function
  • An OTG adaptor cable is required.

Features: 

  • Support Futudent proCam XS (Res. 4k, 1080p, and 720p) for video and photo recording (note: Zoom function is not available with the 4K resolution option)
  • Support Futudent microCam XS  (Res. 1080p and 720p) for video and photo recording
  • Support proCam 4K and microCam

Known Issues (under working):

  • Bookmarks can be taken during video replay, but they are listed in Phone Gallery.
  • Sharing function is not yet implemented in the Futudent application, but sharing can be done through Phone Gallery.
  • Videos or photos cannot be edited from Futudent application gallery but can be edited from the Phone Gallery.
  • When switching resolutions from 4K to 1080p/720p, the ZOOM function may not work properly in the first recording. But Zoom should work correctly for the next one.

Download: 

Remove the previous version if you have it. Copy the APK file to your Android device file folder. Clicking on the APK file, the installation process will start. Please grant all access rights when opening the app for the first time.

We recommend following the steps: open Futudent App – > plug the OTG adaptor -> connect the camera.

If you are facing issues on the first try, please remove the App and reinstall the APK file.

We also appreciate it if you could provide feedback to us by filling out a testing report.

If you have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to .