Dev Tools · 3h ago
useKnockout Launches Async Video Background Removal at $0.10/sec
useKnockout released async video background removal via a new API endpoint, processing frames in the background and outputting ProRes 4444 with alpha. The service costs $0.10 per second of video, with a 15-second cap for predictable billing. Node and Python SDKs support the new video removal and job polling functions.
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The async approach solves a real latency problem for video, but the $0.10/sec pricing may limit adoption to short clips or professional workflows.
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