Pikimov
Creative
motion graphics editor
SHOW HN2024
1,150points
258comments
#3of 3,515 in 2024
Top 1%of 2024 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
33 positive, 51 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 21 critical, out of 107 comments about the project. Thread score +0.23.
Execution: 7 for, 4 againstDesign: 3 for, 2 againstIdea: 4 for, 1 againstPrivacy: 2 for, 3 againstPricing: 3 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Impressive feature depth and UX for a solo developer
From 3 comments
Dang, the level of feature depth you've achieved here is amazing, and the UX is great if you have some experience with other video editors. This is definitely workable, at least…
InsideOutSanta on HNWonderful. You just "created" this?! This seems like it took many years and lots of hours. Great work!
deweywsu on HNWow, this looks really amazing! Must've been a lot of work.
cloogshicer on HN
Fills a gap for a free AE alternative
From 2 comments
This is amazing! I have not been able to find a good free AE alternative yet and this looks quite promising!
NayamAmarshe on HNGreat idea and the product looks great. I looked everywhere for a suitable substitute for AE and there was none.
gatinsama on HN
No AI, no uploads, files stay on the machine
From 1 comment
Objections
Only works in Chromium; Firefox and Safari not supported
From 3 comments
Looks like it's Chromium-only for now. Not for Firefox and Safari enjoyers.
BeFlatXIII on HNDoesn‘t seem to work in Safari?
wdb on HNWow looks cool. Now if only it could be used in Firefox. And yeah I know it doesn't have some chrome-only things. But afaik that's mostly because google/chrome does what ever…
fl0id on HN
Browser memory limits may restrict clip length
From 1 comment
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?
billconan on HN
Privacy claim questioned due to Google Ads and Analytics
From 1 comment
It says "Privacy respected" but there are Google Ads and Analytics included.
notachatbot1234 on HN
Requests
Desktop app version
From 2 comments
Great app, but I wish it was available as a desktop app, similar to Natron, rather than just online. Some people may not have the capability to access the app online.
SilentM68 on HNThis is incredible work! Is a desktop version planned?
MoonObserver on HN
Custom ease curves / graph editor
From 1 comment
Is there an option for custom ease curves, like a graph editor? I love the idea of an After Effects alternative, but if it only has a few simple ease functions to choose from I…
dorkwood on HN
Open source the app
From 2 comments
this is awesome. I hope some video editor comes up that can compete with Premiere. Then with pikimov and photopea, I could totally ditch Adobe for one. Have you considered open…
vlugorilla on HNJust curious - why not open source? (really cool btw, super impressive)
JackYoustra on HN
Template sharing and plug-ins
From 2 comments
Wow! This is wildly impressive and deeply inspiring - a truly incredible achievement. Even more unbelievable that it's by a solo dev. Please keep up the amazing work on this…
mrandish on HNThis is amazing. I just installed AE yesterday after I decided that I needed to add "motion graphics creator" to my skillset in order to make decent Instagram stories. What's…
qingcharles on HN
Questions
Monetization plans
From 2 comments
looks impressive! What are your plans for further development? I guess for this complex project to evolve in order to meet the needs of the professional users it will require…
anovc on HNI 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…
atum47 on HN
Why Firefox is not supported
From 2 comments
Can you please clarify, which exactly key features are missing from Firefox that make this app say 'use Chrome or Edge'?
Andrew_nenakhov on HNSo… What are the features vital that only available in Chrome?
pointlessone on HN
Whether it runs offline or sends data to a server
From 1 comment
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…
beardyw on HN
Alternatives named
Photopea
From 2 comments
Very cool! Although other more complex open source solutions exist, for me the sweet spot between capable and not overwhelming is perfect. I prefer Photopea over Photoshop for…
mrbluecoat on HNHaving never used after effects, I would like to say that photopea has probably been my favorite piece of software in the last 10 years. I diligently disable Adblock on that…
czhu12 on HN
Cavalry
From 1 comment
on another note if anyone is searching for an AE alternative for motion design I highly recommend Cavalry by Scenegroup
richardfulop on HN
CapCut
From 1 comment
looks impressive! What are your plans for further development? I guess for this complex project to evolve in order to meet the needs of the professional users it will require…
anovc on HN
Natron
From 1 comment
Great app, but I wish it was available as a desktop app, similar to Natron, rather than just online. Some people may not have the capability to access the app online.
SilentM68 on HN