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Nice. Is it only available for the Mac? (and if so, why???) The creation workflow looks really good. Pretty much everything you need without any excess feat

Nice. Is it only available for the Mac? (and if so, why???) The creation workflow looks really good. Pretty much everything you need without any excess features that nobody would actually use. The presentation piece looks like it's still under construction. I'd expect to see a powerpoint-style slideshow instead of a simple HTML dump of the whole thing. I also liked the irony of presenting the workflow for your screenshot workflow tool as a video!

freshlog 17y ago
Yes, I made the mac client first because I'm using a Mac, but if this takes off I'll make a Windows version too, so stay tuned. Good suggestion for powerpoint-style slideshow transitions, it might help with focusing on one user interface screenshot at a time to better simulate it. I might implement this down the road with Javascript. Haha, a screencast video would pique your interest more than static images, wouldn't you agree? Yes irony :)
- dschobel 17y ago
  Why not just make a web client? It wasn't obvious from the video that the desktop client does anything which can't be done in a browser window. It could be pretty compelling since you can drag and drop media onto the browser window, mark it up, and be right on the results/sharing page without having to mentally context switch from your app to the browser window.
  - freshlog 17y ago
    dschobel, You are right that it's possible to drag and drop media into a web browser and mark things up, but a web based implementation would miss out a ton of key benefits a native app can provide, in terms of uninterrupted flow and time savings. Here's a workflow using Storyteller: 1. Take multiple, consecutive screenshots (faster, with a shortcut key) 2. Immediately view your screenshots for annotation/re-arrangement/description 3. Click 'Create Story' 4. Get URL of new story (copied to your clipboard automatically), ready to paste anywhere With it, you'll be able to skip mundane steps like: - Locating where/which screenshot files to work with - Juggling between local files to open for annotation (unnecessary decisions get painful after lots of repetition) - Opening a browser window (Storyteller pops up when you need it) - Locating the files to upload - Waiting for the story to finish creating and copying the URL manually - Closing the browser window/tab I personally like the speed and general smoothness of a native app too. I have been uploading step-by-step screenshots quite a bit to reply my customers for a previous product of mine called Freshlog, a tool that helps create screenshot-attached documents in project management services like Basecamp and issue trackers like Unfuddle, Github etc (http://freshlog.com http://freshlog.com). My customers have found my step-by-step screenshot walkthroughs very helpful and it has always been a pleasure to go the extra mile to make these for them. However, after doing this many, many times a day, it can get very time consuming and tiring, so I made Storyteller. :)
- rokhayakebe 17y ago
  "but if this takes off I'll make a Windows version too". What if the Windows version was what it needs to take off? Edit: I am currently using a PC and I would have automatically downloaded it (And you know how hard that is, but your video sold me). My first thought was "I will install this as soon as I get home".
  - freshlog 17y ago
    Based on the response here in HN, it's highly likely that a good number of HN readers have this itch to scratch too. Can I have a show of hands for Windows users wanting this? :)
    - rokhayakebe 17y ago
      Me. Downloading it now for my Mac, but would love it for work. Edit: Or signing up for the release.
      - freshlog 17y ago
        Cool, I'm adding a way for users to update Storyteller to the latest version with minimal fuss. After that, I'll send out invites in manageable batches :)

freshlog 17y ago

Yes, I made the mac client first because I'm using a Mac, but if this takes off I'll make a Windows version too, so stay tuned. Good suggestion for powerpoint-style slideshow transitions, it might help with focusing on one user interface screenshot at a time to better simulate it. I might implement this down the road with Javascript. Haha, a screencast video would pique your interest more than static images, wouldn't you agree? Yes irony :)

dschobel 17y ago
Why not just make a web client? It wasn't obvious from the video that the desktop client does anything which can't be done in a browser window. It could be pretty compelling since you can drag and drop media onto the browser window, mark it up, and be right on the results/sharing page without having to mentally context switch from your app to the browser window.
- freshlog 17y ago
  dschobel, You are right that it's possible to drag and drop media into a web browser and mark things up, but a web based implementation would miss out a ton of key benefits a native app can provide, in terms of uninterrupted flow and time savings. Here's a workflow using Storyteller: 1. Take multiple, consecutive screenshots (faster, with a shortcut key) 2. Immediately view your screenshots for annotation/re-arrangement/description 3. Click 'Create Story' 4. Get URL of new story (copied to your clipboard automatically), ready to paste anywhere With it, you'll be able to skip mundane steps like: - Locating where/which screenshot files to work with - Juggling between local files to open for annotation (unnecessary decisions get painful after lots of repetition) - Opening a browser window (Storyteller pops up when you need it) - Locating the files to upload - Waiting for the story to finish creating and copying the URL manually - Closing the browser window/tab I personally like the speed and general smoothness of a native app too. I have been uploading step-by-step screenshots quite a bit to reply my customers for a previous product of mine called Freshlog, a tool that helps create screenshot-attached documents in project management services like Basecamp and issue trackers like Unfuddle, Github etc (http://freshlog.com http://freshlog.com). My customers have found my step-by-step screenshot walkthroughs very helpful and it has always been a pleasure to go the extra mile to make these for them. However, after doing this many, many times a day, it can get very time consuming and tiring, so I made Storyteller. :)
rokhayakebe 17y ago
"but if this takes off I'll make a Windows version too". What if the Windows version was what it needs to take off? Edit: I am currently using a PC and I would have automatically downloaded it (And you know how hard that is, but your video sold me). My first thought was "I will install this as soon as I get home".
- freshlog 17y ago
  Based on the response here in HN, it's highly likely that a good number of HN readers have this itch to scratch too. Can I have a show of hands for Windows users wanting this? :)
  - rokhayakebe 17y ago
    Me. Downloading it now for my Mac, but would love it for work. Edit: Or signing up for the release.
    - freshlog 17y ago
      Cool, I'm adding a way for users to update Storyteller to the latest version with minimal fuss. After that, I'll send out invites in manageable batches :)