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I was excited to see at least some AE features in the browser or more-than-beginner type editing -- but it's more akin to iMovie or a basic templated editor? Im

by kanobo 6y ago

I was excited to see at least some AE features in the browser or more-than-beginner type editing -- but it's more akin to iMovie or a basic templated editor? Impressive nevertheless for one person to bootstrap, congrats.

michaelaubry 6y ago
Fair enough. I needed to get an MVP out and start figuring out ways to make money before I completely go into debt. My goals for the future are to give more customization to the motion graphics and to feature some of the core elements a professional in hurry will need. Nothing too complex but just right. You can also think of it being a mix with other types of video editing tools. I do plan to roll out keyframe animations when I get some cashflow. I am excited for that.
- stopachka 6y ago
  I would consider pinging a yc partner with this page—you’ve definitely got the chops and have a great product on your hands. Think a lot of folks would be up to take a chance on you. Makes sense if vc is not up your alley, but IMO its all win at least until seed
  - michaelaubry 6y ago
    Thanks that means a lot. I've always felt like an underdog, I feel like there is bias at YC and I am ok with that. It keeps me hungry.
- 5041us 6y ago
  You are probably familiar with crello and canva. Alot of companies use these tools. If your tool would have keyframes and a bezier editor (like cubic-bezier.com) I would instantly migrate to your tool. I guess for some customers stock footage is also important - but there you could just partner up with istock etc. Other things I would hope to see in such a SaaS for marketing motion graphics is: - Motion Blur - gradient with multiple points - basic css styles (dropshadow etc)
dylan604 6y ago
I came to say the same thing. If you're going to compare yourself to AE, then you better bring some heavy hitting features. The iMovie comparison is exactly what I was thinking. It's a FisherPrice "baby's first NLE". That sounds a lot harsher than I mean for it to be, but it is apropos. People that have never used an editor and wants to get into it, then this very well may be an amazing option for them. For $32/mo though, that's a big ask. For $50/mo you can have access to the full Adobe suite, and this is but a fraction of that. I wish you well, and it definitely looks like you've spent a lot of hard work on this. Just don't try to compare yourself to something you're clearly not trying to be. PS: that's the royal you, not directing at the parent
- michaelaubry 6y ago
  Fair enough
- nlh 6y ago
  You can't just compare it by saying "$50/mo gets you the full Adobe Suite" -- there's a hidden cost there. Yes, you get access to the full Adobe Suite of software, but there's a huge learning curve that comes with that and dozens (hundreds?) of hours of learning required to get good. This tool seems pretty much effortless to learn and use. There's intrinsic value in that.
  - PMan74 6y ago
    Bingo, right now, I use Kapwing for basic video editing, very easy to do the basics and the results are good enough for what I need. No way I'd spend the time to come up to speed with Adobe to do the same things.
  - TheOtherHobbes 6y ago
    This is $32/mth for fewer features than iMovie - which isn't exactly a difficult tool to learn. And is also free. And works on your phone/tablet with no separate content upload step. This reminds me of those canned Flash and js animation sites from 10-15 years ago - where people who couldn't learn ActionScript or js would pay $$$$$ for a basic text explode or image carousel. It's a perfectly viable business model, but it is rather literally aiming at the Dummies part of the market. The best part of this is the marketing and the site design, not the actual product.

by kanobo 6y ago

michaelaubry 6y ago

Fair enough. I needed to get an MVP out and start figuring out ways to make money before I completely go into debt. My goals for the future are to give more customization to the motion graphics and to feature some of the core elements a professional in hurry will need. Nothing too complex but just right. You can also think of it being a mix with other types of video editing tools. I do plan to roll out keyframe animations when I get some cashflow. I am excited for that.

stopachka 6y ago
I would consider pinging a yc partner with this page—you’ve definitely got the chops and have a great product on your hands. Think a lot of folks would be up to take a chance on you. Makes sense if vc is not up your alley, but IMO its all win at least until seed
- michaelaubry 6y ago
  Thanks that means a lot. I've always felt like an underdog, I feel like there is bias at YC and I am ok with that. It keeps me hungry.
5041us 6y ago
You are probably familiar with crello and canva. Alot of companies use these tools. If your tool would have keyframes and a bezier editor (like cubic-bezier.com) I would instantly migrate to your tool. I guess for some customers stock footage is also important - but there you could just partner up with istock etc. Other things I would hope to see in such a SaaS for marketing motion graphics is: - Motion Blur - gradient with multiple points - basic css styles (dropshadow etc)

dylan604 6y ago

I came to say the same thing. If you're going to compare yourself to AE, then you better bring some heavy hitting features. The iMovie comparison is exactly what I was thinking. It's a FisherPrice "baby's first NLE". That sounds a lot harsher than I mean for it to be, but it is apropos. People that have never used an editor and wants to get into it, then this very well may be an amazing option for them. For $32/mo though, that's a big ask. For $50/mo you can have access to the full Adobe suite, and this is but a fraction of that. I wish you well, and it definitely looks like you've spent a lot of hard work on this. Just don't try to compare yourself to something you're clearly not trying to be. PS: that's the royal you, not directing at the parent

michaelaubry 6y ago
Fair enough
nlh 6y ago
You can't just compare it by saying "$50/mo gets you the full Adobe Suite" -- there's a hidden cost there. Yes, you get access to the full Adobe Suite of software, but there's a huge learning curve that comes with that and dozens (hundreds?) of hours of learning required to get good. This tool seems pretty much effortless to learn and use. There's intrinsic value in that.
- PMan74 6y ago
  Bingo, right now, I use Kapwing for basic video editing, very easy to do the basics and the results are good enough for what I need. No way I'd spend the time to come up to speed with Adobe to do the same things.
- TheOtherHobbes 6y ago
  This is $32/mth for fewer features than iMovie - which isn't exactly a difficult tool to learn. And is also free. And works on your phone/tablet with no separate content upload step. This reminds me of those canned Flash and js animation sites from 10-15 years ago - where people who couldn't learn ActionScript or js would pay $$$$$ for a basic text explode or image carousel. It's a perfectly viable business model, but it is rather literally aiming at the Dummies part of the market. The best part of this is the marketing and the site design, not the actual product.