# Background Removal for Video Conferences

## Overview

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*The framework is based on a* [*Selfie Segmentation Solution from MediaPipe*](https://google.github.io/mediapipe/solutions/selfie_segmentation.html)*.*
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The intended use cases include selfie effects and video conferencing, where the person is close (< 2m) to the camera.

<figure><img src="https://2410799202-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F7SyZCuKNQRnkSQ3rknvP%2Fuploads%2FTRdYsj8I7fLh9oprxnwP%2Fselfie_segmentation_resized.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=c7a46088-853d-403e-9c4f-57c9cdcccb0c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Background Removal for Video Conferences in action</p></figcaption></figure>

## Get Started

1. [Get a framework](https://modelplace.gitbook.io/mobile/getting-started/get-a-framework)
2. [Run a demo](https://modelplace.gitbook.io/mobile/getting-started/run-a-demo)
3. [Integrate a framework into your mobile app](https://modelplace.gitbook.io/mobile/getting-started/integrate-a-framework)
4. [Read API](https://modelplace.gitbook.io/mobile/api/background-removal-for-video-conferences)

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Contact us at <team@modelplace.ai> if you find this manual difficult or incomplete.
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