Do you ever think back to Vine with nostalgia? The makers of this app are back with something new: Byte. Just like in Vine, it’s all about watching (and making) short films, which last a maximum of six seconds.
Vine has a successor: Byte
It works as you would expect. Open the app, use your camera to make and edit a movie, and post your video online. Currently, the built-in editor is still somewhat sparse in terms of features, but the makers will add more effects and filters soon.
Are you more into watching? You can, of course. Byte is similar in format to many other social media apps. You can discover new videos via the Discover tab, creators have their own profile page (which you can follow) and the editors of Byte also keep a list of creators they think you should keep an eye on.
Byte wants to distinguish itself from competitors by better rewarding video makers. The company behind the app is currently looking at what this revenue model will look like. “We will in any case pay makers from turnover. We also tap into our own finances,” says Byte founder Dom Hoffman in conversation with TechCrunch.
So far, former Vine stars like Chris Melberger, Joshdarnit and Lance Stewart have already joined the video app. In addition to more earning opportunities for makers, the Vine successor also wants to excel in involving the makers. “Byte celebrates creativity and community. Rewarding creators is an important part of this,” the company wrote in a tweet.
The Rise of TikTok
Vine was launched in 2012, after which Twitter bought the app in 2013. In the years that followed, the video app managed to build an active user base of 200 million people. However, Twitter ran into money problems, so it banned the app at the end of 2016. In the meantime, TikTok has become a popular app for creating and watching creative, often comedic videos.
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