# PRISM Live Studio Update Notice (Windows 5.0.1 / Mac 2.0.1)

## **New Features** <a href="#prismpcblogwin5.0.1-mac2.0.1-newfeatures.1" id="prismpcblogwin5.0.1-mac2.0.1-newfeatures.1"></a>

* **Lens Auto-Launch**

  * Lens now launches automatically when you start PRISM Live Studio.
  * You can toggle this option anytime in Lens settings.

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## **Changes** <a href="#prismpcblogwin5.0.1-mac2.0.1-changes.1" id="prismpcblogwin5.0.1-mac2.0.1-changes.1"></a>

1. **Faster App Launch**

   * A loading screen has been added, and startup processes are optimized.
   * PRISM Live Studio now launches much faster than before.
   * Performance:
     * Advanced Device Configuration: \~48% faster
     * Low-Level Device Configuration: \~54% faster

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2. **Executable File Name Change (Windows only)**
   * Changed from `prism.exe` → `obs.exe`.
   * This fixes frame drop issues when capturing games with NVIDIA graphics cards.

3. **Plus Plan Description Update**
   * Text in the Plus product info window has been refined for clarity.

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## **Usability improvements** <a href="#prismpcblogwin5.0.1-mac2.0.1-usabilityimprovements.1" id="prismpcblogwin5.0.1-mac2.0.1-usabilityimprovements.1"></a>

1. **Lens → PRISM Live Studio Direct Output**
   * Streaming workflow between Lens and PRISM Live Studio is smoother than ever.
   * Performance:
     * CPU usage:
       * 6.7%\~10.1% → 1.6%–2.1%
     * GPU usage:
       * 8.2%\~14.2% → 5.1%–6.8%
2. **Source Dock List**

   * Added tooltips for icons for more intuitive use.

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3. **Sidebar Menu**

   * Tooltips added for the 3 bottom menus:
     * Output setting guide, Prism Info, Settings

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4. **Custom RTMP Setup**

   * Added a direct link to the Stream Key help guide for easier setup.

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5. **Custom RTMP Channels**
   * Added alert notification when a URL change is required.
6. **Settings Window Optimization**
   * Improved loading speed when opening the settings window.
7. **UI Info Fixes**
   * Refined app guide texts and fixed minor display errors.

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