Staff Popular Post Andy Somerfield Posted November 20, 2015 Staff Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hello! We've got a new app coming out - for the latest generation Apple TV (Late 2015)! It's a learning / teaching tool for users of Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer. For now, it simply contains all our video tutorial content from the website / Vimeo. We'll of course be adding more focussed, appropriate content over time. We'll also be doing a better job of categorising the content and grouping it together. If you have an Apple TV (Late 2015) and would like to beta test this new tool - please email tv@seriflabs.com and tell us your email address (the email must be associated with an active Apple ID) - we'll then add you to the TestFlight beta program and you should receive further installation instructions. Thanks! Andy. AndrewTymn, BrianHaf, serhosting and 92 others 95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william7 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Is there any chance this app will be coming to devices other than the TV (cough iPad cough)? ronnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Andy Somerfield Posted November 20, 2015 Author Staff Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hard to say this early on william7 - it's built using Apple TVML (like HTML, but for the Apple TV). If it proves popular, it would seem logical to port to iOS over time.. Thanks, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william7 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I ask because I have the 3rd gen ATV and no current plans for the new one but this app sounds like it would be very helpful to me... :P KimsCreativeHub 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madame Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hm.. so when you make new tutorials, we wouldn't be able to see them unless we have apple tv?Or will we find them on Vimeo like we do now? - Affinity Photo 2.3.0 - Affinity Designer 2.3.0 -Affinity Publisher 2.3.0 MacBook Pro 16 GB MacOS Sonoma 14.1.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Andy Somerfield Posted November 20, 2015 Author Staff Share Posted November 20, 2015 Nothing will change with the tutorials - they will still go to our website, and Vimeo :) Thanks, Andy. ferreirex, KimsCreativeHub and Madame 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Naylor Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Wow, I'm impressed. I have an ATV4 and I'm interested in helping - providing I don't have to download and install Xcode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Andy Somerfield Posted November 20, 2015 Author Staff Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks Mike, There is no requirement for Xcode or other dev tools - Apple kindly facilitate beta testing on Apple TV (Gen 4) devices through their "Test Flight" programme - looks like you simply install the Test Flight app from the App Store, then begin testing! :) I must say, it seems to work very well.. Andy. Paul Bravery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryC Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeyou Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I have a new AppleTV. I could take a part in testing, but I've never installed beta versions on Apple gadgets. I don't know how to do this. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Andy Somerfield Posted November 21, 2015 Author Staff Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi seeyou, The process is very easy - an email will be sent if you choose to sign up - it explains everything. There is no risk using a beta - Apple still reviews and checks everything before anyone is allowed to distribute a beta :) Thanks, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeyou Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Ok. I'm in. Testing is started. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnWingman Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Is there any chance this app will be coming to devices other than the TV (cough iPad cough)? You can watch the videos now using Safari on the iPad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hey guys, I have ATV but I've had it for awhile. Is the latest version a download or do I need to go "out of doors" to a shop and buy a new box? http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo.limoncelli Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hey guys, I have ATV but I've had it for awhile. Is the latest version a download or do I need to go "out of doors" to a shop and buy a new box? The second... I guess... I own an old ATV too... No chance to join the beta... The white dog, making tools for artists, illustrators and doodlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted November 23, 2015 Staff Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm in the old Apple TV group too, but it's quite tempting to stump up the cash and get the new Apple TV - it's a really nice little device (although about 1cm taller than the old one!) Paul Bravery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 A new Apple TV is on my Christmas list...Guess I will miss Beta stage by then? The inclusion of the App store is long over due, no iPlayer made the old one annoying. I ended up buying a Roku for UK TV and just using the Apple TV for streaming video from iTunes. Really exciting to see what this new one opens up. DART | Twitter | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I would have preferred a channel like adobe has on http://www.twitch.tv. Free and accessible via all the non Apple Tv specific devices. That is a huge market space that untapped by many and has huge potential. Mr. Doodlezz and AshTeriyaki 2 LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I would have preferred a channel like adobe has on http://www.twitch.tv. Free and accessible via all the non Apple Tv specific devices. That is a huge market space that untapped by many and has huge potential. Adobe doing something free? RocketPoweredTennisBall and ronniemcbride 2 DART | Twitter | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithrt Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'd love to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Popular Post Andrew Tang Posted November 23, 2015 Staff Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2015 I would have preferred a channel like adobe has on http://www.twitch.tv. Free and accessible via all the non Apple Tv specific devices. That is a huge market space that untapped by many and has huge potential. Out of interest, what advantages does it have over YouTube or Vimeo? I'm surprise its on there. Twitch TV is primarily used for Games - mainly live streaming and E-Sport. Creative work and tutorials is the last place I would expect that site to have. If you take a look at Twitch about page, their first line is: 'Twitch is the world’s leading social video platform and community for gamers.' I would expect these contents to be available on Vimeo and YouTube though, not Twitch. Edit: We do have our own channel page in a way. It's on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/macaffinity/videos/ poledMum, djxrumpsix, BarrackPt and 65 others 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Out of interest, how does that work? Twitch TV is primarily used for Games - mainly live streaming and E-Sport. Creative work and tutorials is the last place I would expect that site to have. If you take a look at Twitch about page, their first line is: 'Twitch is the world’s leading social video platform and community for gamers.' I would expect these contents to be available on Vimeo and YouTube though, not Twitch. Hello, Andrew. Yes, you are correct Twitch is a predominantly a gaming community. This is how Twitch.tv had started, but they are expanding their reach into other creative areas. They have a music channel and a creative channel. Many of the creative streamers are artists, designers, painters, sculptors and, etc. The talent ranges from the known to the not so well known but highly skilled. Many of the Artist who develop a strong following get contacted by Adobe to stream a 1- 2 hours. I don't think anyone gets paid for that, but I think really in the community it more beneficial to the streamer as well as adobe to align with each other from a branding perspective. It a smart approach from Adobe perspective because it increases its brand awareness and image at the same time. It cost nothing to stream. I also DJ and I have my own channel and stream every Tuesday and 12 EST (-5GMT) live on Twitch. Apple tv is fine but, I think Twitch is a fabulous addition and in some cases a better alternative because it not locked into one specific platform. Twitch can be accessed, by a multitude of android tv boxes, Roku, firesticks, Chromecast, computers and mobile devices.Twitch also has an IOS app and a Android App. Another big plus is the fact that there is a high amount of live community interaction through the chat functionality found in the browser and mobile interfaces. So, your not just talking at your viewers you are actually interacting and answering their questions in real time if you also choose or leave them to talk amongst themselves So, Yes Twitch is it a big gaming community but think about who playing and who is making games. To further address how Twitch is trying to expand their artist community and aligned themselves with Adobe as a launch partner to expand their reach in the creative artist arena. here a recent link to a write up about a campaign they launched a few weeks ago. http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/29/bob-ross-twitch/ Here is Adobe's Channel You find Terry white on there, but you also find popular Twitch Streamers streaming under Adobe Brand. Adobe literally can do nothing as long as the streamers show up at their designated stream time. Here is a direct link to the Twitch TV Creative Section Honestly, I don't watch as much tv anymore I just pull this up on my tv and watch other creatives and occasionally join in the chat. -R LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Adobe doing something free? Nothing Adobe does is free lol. Someone going pay and at the moment it is all of us caught in the subscription matrix lol. I want out, I am working with too many big commercial clients that get too nervous to add anything outside of adobe in their workflow, but when I am not forced to use Adobe I use Affinity ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYL28a0LM_A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYL28a0LM_A LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Andrew Tang Posted November 23, 2015 Staff Share Posted November 23, 2015 Here is a direct link to the Twitch TV Creative Section ... Honestly, I don't watch as much tv anymore I just pull this up on my tv and watch other creatives and occasionally join in the chat. That's actually very interesting. My friends and I are avid users of Twitch since we stream our own contents, and participate in spectating E-Sports for many years (even before they got rid of Justin.tv). However, I must admit that neither my friends nor I have ever realised there was a creative section amidst all the gaming content. You can see that no where on Twitch main page do they actively advertise their Creative section. Their categories are purely Game base - Featured Games, Top Videos, Top PS4, Top XBox... If you go into any section itself, the left navigation panel only refers to browse Games, not creative content. Even promoted channels and advertising are all game related. So we were never aware such a thing existed. I think Twitch really needs to make it more publicly visible especially if they want it to be a viable alternative to YouTube. The content we currently have on Apple TV is not isolated to that device since all the videos are available on Vimeo. Vimeo (as well as YouTube) is also available as apps on multitude of platforms so it isn't really an issue. If we ever do live streaming then Twitch is a good platform, (although personally I think the servers for YouTube are better :P) and one of the advantages as you have mentioned is live chat. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That's actually very interesting. Their categories are purely Game base - Featured Games, Top Videos, Top PS4, Top XBox... If you go into any section itself, the left navigation panel only refers to browse Games, not creative content. Even promoted channels and advertising are all game related. So we were never aware such a thing existed. I think Twitch really needs to make it more publicly visible especially if they want it to be a viable alternative to YouTube. The content we currently have on Apple TV is not isolated to that device since all the videos are available on Vimeo. Vimeo (as well as YouTube) is also available as apps on multitude of platforms so it isn't really an issue. If we ever do live streaming then Twtch is a good platform, (although personally I think the servers for YouTube are better :P) and one of the advantages as you have mentioned is live chat. :) I totally agree they need to make it more apparent that they have a creative section. The whole Bob Ross thing that was displayed on the front page of the channel browser for some time and I think that was their initial nod at bringing awareness. Like you said before it is a prominently a gaming community so of course that will be most apparent because that is their user base. The gaming audience is what they built their whole business on. It obvious to me that they are looking at their user base interest and are looking to expand their reach. I don't think they trying to replace a youtube or Vimeo that does not fit their audience culture as you already know, but I think they're looking at the things that their community is interested in and they are trying creating a place where the synergy of community interaction can happen in a way that makes them feel connected. In the long run, that connection with their audience is worth more than the content. Youtube, Vimeo, etc have their place as an on-demand content repository, for the most part,(because youtube does have live streaming now) but the key to longevity is through the connections made by the teachers, students and the community as a whole. As for my comment about being locked into one platform I apologize I did mean to imply that it was a bad choice in any way I was just mentioning all the other platforms that are supported because I have friends who have done the apple tv thing and were turned off because of its lack of flexibility outside of the apple ecosystem. These people are looking at these alternatives that connect their TVs to the content they want without having to be apart that whole apple thing where they felt like they could only do what apple's requirements allowed. Now with that being said, this may not be a consideration for you right now since AD and AP are apple platform only and to draw the attention of users who do not own an apple computer may come with its own headaches but if you do expand it may be something to consider in the future. Just food for thought really. I just was sharing my perspective. Anyway, great job on all the great content you guys have provided thus far. I don't have an apple tv box, but I can access all your other content from my other devices (Chromecast, Roku, M3 android box) anyway. Thanks for your time and the chat Andy. Cheers! LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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