The Return of Pummel Vision
This is the story of how a beloved tool from the early days of Vimeo inspired a lifelong passion and finally found new life in the age of AI.
The Original PummelVision
PummelVision launches as an innovative Vimeo tool, allowing users to create stunning video slideshows from their photos. It quickly gains a devoted following.
Golden Era
PummelVision becomes a beloved tool in the creative community. Countless memories are transformed into beautiful video montages. The tool inspires a generation of creators.
The Shutdown
Like many beloved internet tools of the era, PummelVision eventually goes offline. The community mourns the loss of this creative tool.
Years of Attempts
Many, including myself, attempt to recreate the magic of PummelVision over the years. The technical challenges always proved too great to get it to production as a side project.
The AI Revolution
With LLM-powered coding tools, building complex applications becomes more accessible and my dream of reviving PummelVision finally becomes achievable.
PummelVision Reborn
The new and improved PummelVision launches, honoring the original while bringing modern AI capabilities to help people create amazing memories from their photos.
My Story
I discovered PummelVision through Vimeo in the late 2000s. That tool sparked my interest in creative software and eventually led me to software engineering.
When it went offline, I tried for years to rebuild it—but the technical challenges were always out of reach. Then came the AI revolution, and suddenly it became possible.
This is my tribute to the original: modern capabilities in service of that same magic— turning your photos into something beautiful.
To the Original Creator
This project is a tribute to what you built. I'm not affiliated with the original— just a fan who was inspired by it.
If you ever see this, I'd be happy to chat. No pressure, just an open door.
Experience the New PummelVision
Transform your photos into stunning video montages. The magic lives on.