Learn more about Danny at https://www.dannyperry.me
Today I’m speaking with Danny Perry — Founder of Plugin Play — historically a plugin development company and just recently expanding to be a new marketplace for motion and video pros. We spoke about
- How AI development has evolved in his organization
- Comparing dev & motion - and the need for similar support/agentic power
- What it would take to get motion to this point
- AI in products
- Future of Plugin Play and bringing a new marketplace of tools to the community
By the time this podcast goes out, Danny will have launched the new chapter for Plugin Play, and I'm really excited to see where it leads. Summary (AI generated) In this conversation, Jack Vaughan speaks with Danny Perry, founder of Plugin Play, about the evolution of the company and its integration of AI in motion design and development. They discuss the impact of AI on productivity, the importance of customer feedback in feature development, and the future of motion design tools. Danny emphasizes the need for project files in generative AI and the challenges posed by the lack of training data. They also explore the development landscape for motion graphics and the significance of UI design in creating effective tools. In this conversation, Jack Vaughan and Danny discuss the intricacies of building web tools, particularly in the context of motion graphics and UI design. They explore the challenges of creating user-friendly interfaces, the interdisciplinary nature of motion and code, and the future of software development with AI integration. Danny shares insights on the upcoming projects for Plugin Play, emphasizing the need for a cohesive platform for motion tools and the importance of user feedback in shaping their offerings. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of software development and the role of AI in enhancing creative workflows. Chapters (AI generated)
00:00 The Evolution of AI in Development 07:29 Transforming Daily Operations with AI 13:24 Agentic Editing and the Need for Project Files 19:17 Integrating AI with Editing Software 25:24 The Journey of a Motion Graphics Entrepreneur 38:49 Building Proprietary Platforms and Tools 43:57 Transforming Long-Form Content into Short-Form 49:10 Transitioning to UXP: A New Development Framework 55:56 UI Design and User Experience in Motion Graphics 01:09:46 The Power of Real-Time Feedback in Motion Design 01:16:06 AI and Automation in Video Editing 01:23:39 The Role of Plugin Play in a Crowded Market 01:29:23 The Evolution of Software Development and Human Oversight