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both are possible
That's a fantasy of the hobby FOSS developer. "If I make something so great then people will still pay me even if I give it away for free!" A tiny percentage of people might still pay for it, but the vast majority will not, and will complain loudly about any attempts to monetize.
Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
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Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#72I couldn't successfully trim my recording. I could get into "trim mode" but couldn't figure out how to do it. That's a really important feature to me and the UX needs a lot of work there.
A feature that I always use with Screen Studio is changing the speed of clips. For example, if I'm typing in the recording, I like to speed it up super fast.
Also, I like the Cursor size/preferences (size, hide when mouse isn't moving, etc)
A feature that is missing from SS is: I can't insert title cards or my own clips. I kinda wish it took video editing to the next level and allowed me to insert other clips or title cards.
I'm still not happy with Screen Studio's pricing change.
Good luck!
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#73I love this tool, but I am pessimistic because the following is probably going to happen next: 1. At some point, the app will be covered with tonloads of ads to the point of impossibility to use 2. The core functionality will be hid behind sign-up/sign-in walls. The email addresses will be collected and then spammed to the brim 3. To add an insult to the injury, the app features will be gradually crippled unless you…
I'm a bootstrapped software developer myself, so I can't decide if I should admire this or flag this as spam. But you're probably right, we're getting a "pricing" page very soon.
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#74Why people still write "Follow me on Twitter" (found on web website) when there is no Twitter anymore?
The same reason we call the computer in our pocket a phone?
Then we should call Vercel Zeit because it was always Zeit and Vercel name is just a founder joke.
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
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Thank you pratio! I quit my job and this is my full time gig now. I've got about three years of runway, so if I can't get it to PMF soon--then yes and I'll move on to something else. I'm super passionate about this though. Totally up my alley as a Dev and aspiring Growth Hacker, Product Marketing Manager. The idea is to build a tool and use it to grow itself. Also, anyone want to talk offline about anything at all, p…
Hey! Great product you released. Don't feel pressured by the people asking you to release everything for free, it's a terrible strategy to create a profitable business.
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
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The same reason we call the computer in our pocket a phone?
What? That not the same reason. It's a name of a service. Then we should call Vercel Zeit because it was always Zeit and Vercel name is just a founder joke.
This is like correcting someone who says "legos" instead of "Lego": who cares what a corporation wants you to call it?
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#77Well done! Just tested this out and it's great but some feedback: I couldn't successfully trim my recording. I could get into "trim mode" but couldn't figure out how to do it. That's a really important feature to me and the UX needs a lot of work there. A feature that I always use with Screen Studio is changing the speed of clips. For example, if I'm typing in the recording, I like to speed it up super fast. Also, I…
Right now, there is a button with scissors on it that doesn't work. I apologize for not removing that, but I didn't think this post would even make the front page. (as an aside - I've tried several times posting this without success, but a change to the landing page much have done it)
I am definitely going to add the ability to add cards and title screens - and nice ones! I'd love for you to be a part of that conversation.
If you're willing and you have time, I'd love to connect for ongoing feedback. Like some of the other comments have surmised, I will eventually want to charge for it, and I could give you free service (I don't want to say lifetime, because I don't know what that implies, but it would effectively be lifetime or something very generous). I don't want to pretend that means to much right now - as you've stated, it needs a lot of work. But I am determined! And the features you mention are on my roadmap.
This offer extends to anyone willing to provide useful feedback over time, which would mean responding to one or two e-mails a month probably. I don't know what it looks like. I just want help. Thanks!
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#78Awesome stuff. It requires some polishing though, but I prefer it over many apps. To me - it didn't work well with USB camera on a laptop - it could only choose one and it was the one built into my laptop. Take the feedback, do some improvements. I will use it even if you don't - love it :-)
The aspect ratio issue you mention has not been well tested, and your feedback is already very valuable. I will fix this.
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#79Well done! Just tested this out and it's great but some feedback: I couldn't successfully trim my recording. I could get into "trim mode" but couldn't figure out how to do it. That's a really important feature to me and the UX needs a lot of work there. A feature that I always use with Screen Studio is changing the speed of clips. For example, if I'm typing in the recording, I like to speed it up super fast. Also, I…
Re: Show HN: I made a web-based, free alternative to Screen Studio
#80Would love to be able to self host this tool - I'd be fine with purchasing a license to do so but I'd really rather not have this running on hardware that isn't mine - wrapping this up in a docker container that I can deploy would be mint.
Don't worry about the docker container right now, since the community can figure it out though it would obviously be a great step imo. First we really need the Source code of this tool though if we really want this tool to stay for posterity!
What is the cultural significance of this tool that would require it?