LayerVault
Dev tools
version control for design files
SHOW HN2011
55points
28comments
#227of 1,097 in 2011
Top 21%of 2011 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
5 positive, 8 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 4 critical, out of 21 comments about the project. Thread score +0.01.
Idea: 3 for, 2 againstDesign: 1 for, 1 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Simple approach that fits designers' needs
From 2 comments
Looks great - designers desperately need a better solution for versioning. My thoughts on existing options: - Dropbox isn't great because (as far as I know) you don't get to…
jongold on HNAt a glance, UI. Dropbox is horrible for restoring things - it's possible, but it's definitely not the primary use-case. Especially with something visual, you can go a lot…
Groxx on HN
Better than Dropbox for restoring earlier versions visually
From 1 comment
At a glance, UI. Dropbox is horrible for restoring things - it's possible, but it's definitely not the primary use-case. Especially with something visual, you can go a lot…
Groxx on HN
Objections
Video is blurry and too long
From 4 comments
Looking like a great MVP. I've just had a quick look at your demo video. 2 minor things struck me. 1) It's really blurry. Can I suggest you either re-encode it at a higher…
ollie on HNCool! Glad to see more people entering this space, it's really validating for us and for you I'm sure too. We just launched our service that is very similar, but uses Dropbox as…
bradhe on HNCool idea, but I stopped watched the video after about 1 minute. I think you need to get to your sell faster. Like a newspaper article get to the point first, then fill in the…
chaddeshon on HNI highly recommend you get a good noise-canceling headset, put up some towels or carpets in a small room, and re-record the video. The sound will be a hundred times better. Take…
moeffju on HN
Very similar to existing tools like OS X Lion versions and Dropbox-based services
From 4 comments
Correct me if I'm wrong but this seems almost identical to the versions feature in os x lion. Won't this be somewhat obsolete when adobe starts supporting versions on lion?
knubie on HNBenefit over using Dropbox (which many people have to use for other files anyways)?
random42 on HNHah, funny you should mention that. We just launched our service that does pretty well the same thing, but uses Dropbox: http://www.pixelstew.com There are a few other people…
bradhe on HNSeems very similar to FileHamster (http://www.filehamster.com) except I guess LayerVault would be "cloud-based" and available online. I've been using FH for about 3 years for…
ssheth on HN
Mac only for now
From 1 comment
I'm not a designer either but it does look interesting. Is it Mac only?
watty on HN
Title and description don't say it is for Photoshop or make clear its scope
From 2 comments
Should change the title to "Simple version control for Photoshop designers". The word Photoshop is not mentioned in your description too.
blueplz on HNOh. But you can see why I got confused. :) A bit more clarity in your description would be great.
blueplz on HN
Requests
Add commit messages or comments on versions
From 2 comments
Looks great - designers desperately need a better solution for versioning. My thoughts on existing options: - Dropbox isn't great because (as far as I know) you don't get to…
jongold on HNWe've toyed with the idea of doing commit messages, but we're holding off on them for now. A commit message is a way of explaining the behavior of the changes in (usually) code.…
kellysutton on HN
Add PC support
From 1 comment
For now, yes, this is Mac only. We made the executive decision to make the minimum viable product for designers and we think going exclusively with the Mac is a safe choice for…
kellysutton on HN
Better timeline markers or version comparison view
From 2 comments
Looking like a great MVP. I've just had a quick look at your demo video. 2 minor things struck me. 1) It's really blurry. Can I suggest you either re-encode it at a higher…
ollie on HNWe've toyed with the idea of doing commit messages, but we're holding off on them for now. A commit message is a way of explaining the behavior of the changes in (usually) code.…
kellysutton on HN
Questions
Why not just use Dropbox
From 2 comments
Benefit over using Dropbox (which many people have to use for other files anyways)?
random42 on HNThis was my question exactly. What about layering designer-specific functionality on top of dropbox? Use the Dropbox API, people sign up and tell you where in their Dropbox…
gfunk911 on HN
Is it Mac only
From 1 comment
I'm not a designer either but it does look interesting. Is it Mac only?
watty on HN
Alternatives named
OS X Lion versions feature
From 1 comment
Correct me if I'm wrong but this seems almost identical to the versions feature in os x lion. Won't this be somewhat obsolete when adobe starts supporting versions on lion?
knubie on HN
Dropbox
From 1 comment
Benefit over using Dropbox (which many people have to use for other files anyways)?
random42 on HN
FileHamster
From 1 comment
Seems very similar to FileHamster (http://www.filehamster.com) except I guess LayerVault would be "cloud-based" and available online. I've been using FH for about 3 years for…
ssheth on HN
designSVN
From 1 comment
Have you seen designSVN : http://designsvn.com/ Similar idea - maybe slightly better execution in terms of the site style.
marbles on HN
PixelStew
From 1 comment
Cool! Glad to see more people entering this space, it's really validating for us and for you I'm sure too. We just launched our service that is very similar, but uses Dropbox as…
bradhe on HN