[Kdenlive-devel] Kdenlive Kickstarter

[Simon A. Eugster]

On 17.09.2011 21:08, Till Theato wrote:
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> On 09/15/2011 06:18 PM, Dan Dennedy wrote:
>> On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 6:11 AM, Ernie Zahn<ernest.zahn at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Hey,
>>>
>>> I was wondering if there has ever been an effort to raise money
>>> on Kickstarter for Kdenlive. The proceeds could go to listing
>>> bounties for features or support that is not yet developed or
>>> completed. I wold love to help make that happen. I can draft a
>>> script.
>>
>> Is any developer willing to make the level of commitment that the
>> money obligates? I do not pay much attention to Kickstarter, but
>> my impression is that it is more appropriate for a person or group
>> that is going to use the money to work on the project fulltime. Is
>> that a fair impression or wrong?
>
> I don't know much about Kickstarter either, but I might be able to
> work on Kdenlive (and MLT maybe?) fulltime for 1 or 2 months, spring
> next year. Of course I'd need some money then. All the Kickstarter
> projects I have seen so far were bigger projects, so maybe a simple
> donation would be better? Since there just was the Novacut Kickstarter
> project I also doubt that it would be too successful.

I'd say, let's give it a try when you're ready!

Simon