Remove slate generator and renderer #47
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The slate generator and renderer used Selenium, which added considerable complexity and was not working correctly in many environments. This commit removes those classes and their associated test files.
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Nov 25, 2025
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Changelog Description
Removes Selenium-based slate generation functionality to improve LabLib stability and reduce complexity. The slate generator and renderer components relied on Selenium WebDriver, which introduced significant environmental compatibility issues and maintenance overhead. This update eliminates these problematic dependencies, streamlining the codebase while maintaining core VFX dailies processing capabilities. The removal addresses widespread deployment failures and reduces the attack surface for dependency-related issues in production environments.
Building on OCIO generator improvements from PR #46, this change focuses LabLib on its core strengths: reliable video processing using OIIO and FFMPEG with enhanced OpenColorIO integration. The elimination of browser automation components reduces installation complexity and improves cross-platform compatibility.
Additional info
Technical Removals:
Impact on Codebase:
The slate generation functionality was identified as a source of frequent deployment failures and maintenance burden, particularly in headless server environments and containerized deployments where browser automation is problematic.
Testing notes: