Frequently asked questions
Why should we pay for Brevidee when Google Vids and Canva are free?
Free tools edit footage. They don't get the footage, and they don't take responsibility for what happens to it afterward. Brevidee does both: we plan the stories with you, guide each teacher on what to film before she presses record, and every video is made under rules you set: who's on camera, who approves it, and where it can be seen. Those rules are the reason a district can run a video program at all. Free to edit isn't free; your person's time is the most expensive thing in the building.
Can we post the videos on our Facebook page?
You post the link, not the video. Every Brevidee video lives on a page on your own website. Share that link on Facebook, Instagram, or your newsletter; your followers see a preview card with your district's name, tap it, and watch on your site. You reach the same people in the same feed. The difference is viewers can't download, re-post, or clip it, and families who said no to social media photos can say yes to this. Your community ends up on your website, not Facebook's.
What about students whose families don't want them photographed?
No student on your no-photo list ever appears in a Brevidee video. Teachers know before they film, and every video is checked before it reaches you. Because the videos never go on social media, many families who might otherwise opt out have no reason to. Brevidee also provides a free photo and video permission kit your district can adopt, reviewed by your own attorney.
Will our teachers actually do this?
A few will, and a few is all it takes. Teachers won't shoot for a tool; they shoot for Brevidee because the video is theirs until they send it, they can change how they're shown, and they can scrap it. You don't need every teacher. You need a small group of eager ones, and that group grows once people see the results.
Who edits the videos?
Brevidee's editors, working from what your teachers film. Our editors are accountable for every video, every month, and nothing goes public until you approve it. Your teachers never touch editing software.
Who owns the videos, and what happens if we stop?
Your district owns every video it makes with Brevidee, and that doesn't change if you stop. A district administrator can ask for a full archive of your videos at any time, and we'll deliver it.
How much of our staff's time does this take?
A teacher spends a few minutes filming with her phone, guided by Brevidee on what to shoot. One person at the district level, your executive producer (usually the superintendent or communications lead), approves videos and sets the year's stories with us, about an hour a month. No one in your district edits anything.
How long until the first video?
About two days. Your team can start filming within a day of signing, and our editors usually turn each video around within 24 hours.
What does it cost?
Brevidee costs $900 to $3,200 a month, depending on whether your people make up to 4, 8, or 16 videos a month, and the one-time Starter Package is 8 videos for $2,000. That count includes videos a teacher tries and never sends. Nothing goes public until you approve it. See Pricing for details.
Does our board need to approve this?
That depends on your district's policy and spending thresholds; Brevidee is a service contract, which many districts handle administratively. Your business office will know. We're happy to provide whatever the board needs.