Edit Common Craft Videos with our Editor Plan
Use our videos as a starting point for your project
The Editor Plan (starting at $299 a year) is the same as our Pro Plan, except it provides a license for downloading and editing any video in our library using your software. This means you could remove a scene, add a promotion to the end, change the voice-over and more.
Features and Benefits of the Editor Plan
What educators say about Common Craft videos...
My company does training for managers and employees across industries. Common Craft videos earn the attention of our audience, provide a break from lectures, and are always fun to discuss afterwards.
I always recommend Common Craft videos to school staff. Students love them because they're relevant, short and present information in memorable chunks.
Whether I am teaching students or fellow teachers, Common Craft's clear and concise videos help me reach learners at every level.
I use Common Craft videos because they are fun and effective visual explanations of tech concepts that are otherwise hard to explain.
Common Craft videos are well crafted and break down complex ideas into simple, easily digestible nuggets. I use them as jumping points for discussions and meetings.
Common Craft videos are exceptionally well-done. They are accurate and to-the-point videos around topics of great relevance. I use them as part of an Activating Strategy.
FAQs About Common Craft Videos
What is Common Craft?
Common Craft is a service that offers annual memberships to educators and communicators. Common Craft members access our online libraries of original videos and visuals that help them communicate with clarity. Common Craft also offers online courses at the Explainer Academy.
What is the Editor Plan?
The Editor Plan is a type of Common Craft membership that grants permission to the member for editing Common Craft videos. Members of this plan can use the original video as a starting point for other projects. Members can add a logo, new scenes, change the voice-over, and more.
Can I upload Common Craft videos to YouTube or other public video-sharing services?
No. While Common Craft members can download Common Craft video files to a computer, these files cannot be uploaded to public video sharing sites like YouTube or Vimeo. We take this very seriously. Members can display videos on their public-facing websites, as long as they are only displayed, and not offered for download or embed. Please note these downloadable files can be placed on internal or password-protected sites like intranets as long as access is limited to the licensed number of employees. See our License Agreement and Policies.
If I edit a Common Craft video, how can I share it on my website?
You are welcome to host the video yourself or use a service that allows you to embed the video without making it publicly available.
Do you provide software for editing the videos?
No. Members will need to use their own software to edit the videos. We provide the video files and our library of Cut-outs.
How do members use Common Craft videos?
Common Craft videos are used to teach in classrooms and on websites and learning management systems. Many members use the videos to introduce and explain a new subject so their students can get on the same page quickly.
How much does it cost to use Common Craft videos?
Membership fees are based on the size of the organization using the videos. Plans start at $79 per year for an individual account and access to three videos. Our “Pro” plan starts at $159 per year and offers access to our entire library. See plans and pricing. NOTE: The Editor Plan is one of our "Full Access" plans.
What subjects do you cover?
We cover subjects related to technology and the internet along with categories like money and study skills. Common Craft members help us choose what videos to make.
How many videos are in the video library?
We currently offer
121
videos.
Are Common Craft videos available with captions?
Yes. Videos in the library come with a version with open captions in English.
Do you provide transcripts for the videos?
Yes. Under each video in our library, there is a link “More Info + Transcript” that reveals the transcript and major points covered in the video.
What are Lesson Plans?
Lesson Plans are downloadable documents designed to help teachers use our videos in the classroom. Each lesson plan includes learning objectives, discussion questions, Q and A and further reading. Most Common Craft videos include a Lesson Plan. Learn more about Lesson Plans.
Do your videos contain Common Craft logos or advertisements?
No. Our goal is for our members to be the star. The videos do not contain Common Craft logos or advertisements. Please note that a small copyright notice appears near the end of each video.
Can I make changes to a Common Craft video I download?
Yes, but only with our Editor Plan. This plan provides access to our entire library and a special license to be able to edit video files. Members of our Editor Plan can add or remove scenes, change the voice-over and more in their own software. We do not provide editing software.