I thought it was a great low cost pitch. One nitpick is that the "$5 budget" is a little bit of a stretch unless your time is worth nothing (several people over two days should count for something).

True - we had a lot of fun (and drank a lot of beer) while shooting the video, so it was practically free time ;)

But yeah, not totally free!

And thanks!

I saw this exact proposal (using stop motion to create a budget product video) a couple of days back, seems the idea has some viability. I think for me at least the most important thing about a product video is the audio is good quality, the speaker has a good speaking voice and the explanation is concise; the actual picture content isn't relevant unless it's of the actual product.

Yeah, see the end of our blog post (credits). It all goes back to that hacker news post you're referring to :) He's got some great stuff on his blog

Great video! I did one myself for a Startup weekend in Bogota, so I didn't have many resources, fortunately I was able to use a voice over talent from Voice123 which made it look way better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Z...

I snagged your app; I'm curious on how it'll work. I've been using another iPhone app for this very reason: simple, straight to the point, quick entry. It just doesn't have the auto-fill stuff you mentioned, plus some UI mishaps. But, so far, it hasn't had me wishing for my good ol' notebook, like others have. I'll see if your app meets the grade!

Commendable effort, but the camera, microphone, lighting, beer, coffee and time certainly don't cost $5.

Beer: would have bought it anyways, it was a weekend Camera: was present anyways Mic: was present anyways Lighting: found it in the basement Coffe: would have bought it anyways

So all it really took was time. But yeah, if you start from zero with no possessions, it's definitely more than $5 ;)

Heck, just think how much it would cost to buy all the hydrogen you need to create the universe.

valid point. crap. i'll adjust the title. :-D

OK - I bought the app cos i've been looking for something like this, and I admire your creativity in putting something together on a shoestring budget. Now please dont let me down :p

Cool! :) Won't let you down, we got some cool stuff in the pipeline. And if you're missing stuff, hello@gymheroapp.com is always there!

I've sent you across some feedback. It's all well intended ;-)

the animation is awesome. Looks like it took time. yo seriously, hit me up where I work when you need voice over people. Im at Voice123.Got folks who work from home with their own studios and produce this type of stuff at affordable costs.

awesome! How much have you guys been pumpin for that video? ;)

haha :)

Sweet video!.

thanks! the sean connery explicit lyrics edit is my favorite ;)

Chicken leg!

Sweet!

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