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Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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Post by ffsm8 »

billconan wrote: post #14

but I think each browser tab has a memory limit of 4gb? this means a web based video editor can only work on short clips?

Lots of factors at play that makes your assumption not necessarily correct.

I.e. 1. Newer API such as directory access, which would let the app utilize something like swap as necessarily. And only ever loading the data it can currently handle from the filesystem (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/File_System...)

2. Input doesn't necessarily have to be RAW/8k. You get several h of 1080p AV1 video within 4gb.

I think it ultimately depends on how much effort the Devs wants to invest to support large video inputs. If none is invested, then your assumption would be true.

I was unable to find the source code, so I wasn't able to check for myself. We'll have to wait for the author to chime in, if they're willing.

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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Post by atum47 »

I was well on my way to create a software like this [1], it started out as a flash clone, but since I didn't define any scope it started to look like after effects, on the back end I mean, never actually wrote a single line of code for the UI.

Are you planning on creating a company out of this? Are you going to monetize it?

1 - https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pnEx5_eGm9BbCp2ZTj6LT...

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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Post by AshleysBrain »

beardyw wrote: post #9

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.

> If only it was possible to prove nothing goes back to the server

That's an interesting question, but I think it's also equally difficult to prove for non-browser software.

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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Post by liquidise »

aloisdg wrote: post #16
smolder wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.)

It is so easy to avoid GA as a web user that i’m surprised anyone concerned about this isn’t using an blocker that blocks GA scripts and requests themselves.

Re: Show HN: I created an After Effects alternative

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Post by beardyw »

robxorb wrote: post #17
beardyw wrote: post #9

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.

Needs browser support really. Probably harder than we imagine.
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