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Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

#15

It says "Privacy respected" but there are Google Ads and Analytics included.

With ads/analytics, Google and the site operator know you're hitting certain pages at certain times, but assuming what they wrote under "privacy respected" is true, none of your content is uploaded.

That's an important distinction to make especially for a browser based app. It's also a very low bar IMO, but one that many other companies aren't clearing anymore, like MS, Adobe, and others.

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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post #15

It says "Privacy respected" but there are Google Ads and Analytics included.

With ads/analytics, Google and the site operator know you're hitting certain pages at certain times, but assuming what they wrote under "privacy respected" is true, none of your content is uploaded. That's an important distinction to make especially for a browser based app. It's also a very low bar IMO, but one that many other companies aren't clearing anymore, like MS, Adobe, and others.

it is so easy to avoid Google analytics as a product developer nowadays that this is really a misplay (e.g. goatcounter, etc.)

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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I feel like that web only is a positive way forward. If only it was possible to prove nothing goes back to the server I think it would gain a lot more trust. Though companies who want to see your data might not be so keen. On my phone, but will try it out when I get home.

Some crypto wallets, facing similar concerns but with I suppose higher stakes, will provide the user download a local copy of the software, load offline a private tab, close it when done and only then, go back online again.

A bit fiddly for sure - but seems comprehensive enough.

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

#19

Funny how "No AI" has become an feature. As someone how doesn't know anything about motion design, this looks great!

The other day I recommended someone try out pixlr as a free image editor, as I remember it being a nice tool, and they told me "I don't want an AI tool. I hate AI." I was confused, went to the site, and saw it is plastered with adverts for some AI image generation features. The actual editor seems buried. People do NOT like having AI stuff shoved in their face. The investors out there pushing every company to develop an AI strategy or whatever are misguided.
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