Announcing Livesync Beta: My Journey to Real-Time Face Swap in the Cloud

Writer
Jinho Kim
CEO
Feb 23, 2025
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Hello everyone,

I'm thrilled to introduce Livesync, our brand-new service that brings live face swap to the cloud-designed for content creators, streamers, vtubers, and anyone looking to add a fun twist to video calls and live events. Today, I want to share not just our beta launch news, but also the story behind why I built this service.

The Local Struggle


Before Livesync, I experimented with local real-time face swapping. The idea was thrilling, but in practice, it quickly became apparent that running these complex algorithms on a local machine took a heavy toll. My computer would slow down drastically during live broadcasts or video conferences, resulting in lagging videos and disrupted streams. The processing demands of real-time face swap were simply too much for most setups, leading to an experience that was both frustrating and unreliable.

The Birth of Livesync


Determined to overcome these limitations, I asked myself: why should anyone have to compromise performance or invest in expensive hardware just to enjoy real-time face swap? That’s when I decided to build Livesync—a cloud-based solution that takes all the heavy lifting off your local device. By leveraging powerful GPUs in the cloud, Livesync delivers seamless, real-time face swap performance without slowing down your computer. This means you can now integrate modified video feeds into your streaming or video conferencing without worrying about dropped frames or lag.

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ㅇWhy Livesync Stands Out


Livesync was designed with you in mind. Here are a few key reasons why it might be the perfect solution for your creative and professional needs:

  • Cloud-Based Efficiency: Enjoy smooth, real-time face swaps on any device without the burden of local processing.
  • Enhanced Performance: Say goodbye to the slowdowns and glitches associated with local processing. Stream and video conference with confidence.
  • Versatile Use Cases: Whether you’re streaming on Twitch or YouTube, hosting a virtual event, or experimenting with VTuber content, Livesync adapts to your workflow.
  • Cost-Effective: Avoid the expense of high-end GPUs while still achieving hyper-realistic, seamless face transformations.

Beta Launch and Next Steps


Today marks the beta launch of Livesync v0.1. This is more than just a product release—it’s a call to early adopters to join me on this journey. Your feedback is essential to refining Livesync and ensuring it meets the high demands of live streaming and video conferencing without compromising performance.

Join the Conversation


I invite you to try Livesync and share your thoughts. Let’s discuss your experiences with real-time face swap technology, the challenges you’ve encountered, and how Livesync can help. Join our Discord community to connect with fellow creators and innovators—let’s continue this conversation together.

Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey. Here’s to a future where real-time face swap is effortless and accessible for everyone.

Stay creative, and I’ll see you on Discord!