Release Notes
๐Ÿ’ก Stay up-to-date with the latest Weet features, improvements, and updates!
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Written by Ellen Werle
Updated over a week ago

April 6, 2023

๐Ÿ”‡ Transcription

With completely new technology, Weetโ€™s subtitles are more accurate than before - and available in over 30 languages!

Weet transcription allows users to:

  • Add subtitles to uploaded videos

  • Manually modify subtitles

  • Manually add subtitles (with SRT files)

  • Download SRT files of created subtitles and translations

Learn how to create and modify subtitles here!


Jan 23, 2023

Upload video files into your weet video with the option to remove background noise with Soft, Medium, or Extreme options. Choose this option when you create a weet, after you click "Upload Your File" and select a file.

This feature is available for Premium accounts only (Business or Enterprise).


Dec 5

โฌ†๏ธ Upload Video Files

Upload video files to your Weet videos with the Business and Enterprise versions! Each video file is added as it's own separate section in your Weet video.

With the rollout of many long-anticipated features, Weet prices increase on January 1, 2023 from $8/creator/month to $49/creator/month.

*Note that customers subscribed to Weet before January 1, 2022 will be grandfathered into the old pricing (at $8/creator/month) and not subject to the price change.

๐Ÿ”‘ Subscribe ASAP to lock in the lower price!

In the spirit of the season, we made fun filters for your stickers and backgrounds for your screencast! Itโ€™s a perfect way to send warm holiday wishes.


Nov 9

Great news! You asked, we listened. Download your Weet videos in up to 4k and 60fp! You can also set a default playback speed that the viewer can always change if they want to.


Sep 13

Customize your logo, accent colors, and more with custom branding!

Simply navigate to "Workspace Settings" then "Edit Appearance." There you can customize your Workspace and branding. You have the options to name your Workspace, add an icon, add a logo, and change the accent color.

๐ŸŽฅ New Backgrounds

For a personalized feel, choose from 11 new backgrounds with descriptive text. Use these new backgrounds to introduce your videos, as a transition, and more!


May 16

Just like with your other thumbnail settings, navigate to "Advance Editing" then "Edit Thumbnail." There you can upload your own image to use as a weet video thumbnail!


May 9

If you ever find your weet video thumbnail is.... less than flattering, now you can change that! You can also add your weet title, video time length, and more!


April 7

Now, Business pricing for Weet is down to $8 from $12 per creator per month... YAY!

Also, you will only be able to access your 10 most recent weet videos (both that you created and that were shared with you) per Workspace. In order to access all videos in a Workspace, you must upgrade to a paid plan or create a new Workspace.


March 30

๐Ÿฃ Easter Background

Celebrate Easter with themed webcam backgrounds. For a limited time only!


March 24

โš™๏ธChrome Access Settings

Google chrome recently released an update that resulted in changes to system settings on your computer. Due to this, you will have to edit system access settings in your Chrome browser in order to record your screen.

Instructions:

Step 1: Open System Preferences and select Security and Privacy.

Step 2: Under Privacy, click on Screen Recording.

Step 3: Un-check and check the permission for Google Chrome.

Step 4: When prompted, continue by clicking on Quit and Re-Open on Google Chrome.


February 23

Now we offer new, space-themed backgrounds for your presentation, as well as virtual backgrounds for your webcam. Try them today!


January 14, 2022

You could always adjust weet video playback speeds. Now when you play a weet a playback speed menu appears. When you hover over varying playback speeds, the adjusted total video time appears above!


December 20

๐ŸŽ„Holiday Filters + Virtual Backgrounds

For a limited time only, check out Weet's fancy holiday-themed virtual backgrounds and filters!


November 5

You asked, we listened!

  • Default playback is now 1x, (rather than 1.2x), even when you export a weet.

  • Settings are now saved in your browser. This means if you change volume or speed, your browser will remember (even if you close it) and keep those settings.

  • Sound is now synchronized across weets. If you change the volume on your Weet player, the video comment will play at the same volume.

Weet now offers 7 new backgrounds so you can better customize to your brand!

โ˜€๏ธ Auburn Filter

Consider this the little sis' of our Sunset and Neon filters.


October 15

Weet now offers pricing plans for advanced options customized to your needs!

As part of Weetโ€™s new tiered options, free plans will make the 50 most recent Weets available to each Workspace. Each user can have unlimited workspaces.

๐Ÿ—‚ Workspaces

Start with your Personal Workspace, and add as many additional Workspaces as you'd like! Organize your video messages according to projects, teams, departments, classes, whatever works best for you!

๐Ÿ“บ Channels

Share information instantly, easily, and securely with private and public Channels.


August 9

๐ŸŽฉ Magic Trim

Don't worry if you cannot find the stop button, or need a few seconds to get back on track. Take your time! Magic Trim will automatically fix that by trimming unnecessary parts of your video.

Cut multiple sections at once. Use the zoom ๐Ÿ” feature to be accurate (100ms!! ) and remove anything you donโ€™t love - like colleague interruptions, loading screens, or notifications.

๐Ÿ“˜ Chapters

Break up info within sections into chapters - that you can name - to help your audience understand and quickly find the info they need!


July 12

Just type "/weet" in your favorite workspace!

Enjoy 3 new casual yet professional backgrounds, like a sunny apartment with beachfront views and lots of plants.


June 28

๐Ÿ’œ Weet 3.0

Introducing Weet's new virtual background engine! Enjoy better accuracy and better CPU consumption.


June 21

See who specifically has viewed your Weets by clicking on the "viewers" icon in the bottom right corner.

Have some fun with your team, Ron Burgundy style.


June 7

Click on the pencil icon in the bottom right corner to edit your Weet. When you click on each section thumbnail below you can now name the sections! You can even use emojis in the names ๐Ÿ˜Ž (Don't forget you can drag and drop sections to rearrange them as well)


May 24

We are super excited to announce a better, more streamlined recording interface! Now you have the option to record only your webcam. Other recording options, and your sections, are presented in a more intuitive way.

Drag, drop, and delete sections with ease.


May 3

Select Low, Normal, or High-Quality recording options from the menu in the bottom left corner of your Weet recording screen.


April 26

The camera will automatically follow you when you move, ensuring that your face is always centered in the video recording. Toggle this on and off at the bottom of the filter menu.

๐Ÿคณ๐Ÿฟ New Filters

Check out some fun, new filters added to the end of the filter list!

Double-click the sticker to completely hide it. Click on the icon of a person in the bottom right corner to show the sticker again.


April 19

Scroll your mouse over the bubble with your video in it (we call that your sticker) to review the screen and information behind it! Don't forget you can also resize and move your sticker - even off the screen.

Check out the new birthday background option.

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ป New Record Engine

Introducing increased stability + quality, with less cpu + bandwidth! This means virtual backgrounds and blurred backgrounds are available to every computer.


March 29

Make the speaker's sticker any size, and move it around the screen - or completely out of the way!

๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Delete Obsolete Contacts

When you share your Weet you can delete any contacts you no longer need.


March 22

๐ŸŽ Apple Sign-In

Sign in using email, Google, Microsoft, and now Apple!

Enjoy our cute Easter-themed filter and background! The bunny is adorable if we don't say so ourselves ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ˜


March 15

If you are in a situation where you'd like the background noise of your recording to be blocked out, now you can do just that! Simply click on "Create Weet," then select the menu on the bottom left corner that looks like a gear. Toggle on "Activate noise cancellation" and you are all set!


March 8

Great news! Now you can duplicate your Weets! Simply click the menu button on the bottom of your Weet or from your Weet homepage to access this feature. Your duplicated Weet will not be shared automatically with the viewers of the Weet you are copying.

๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Change Co-owner Privileges

When you create a Weet and invite others to collaborate, you can now change the privileges of those collaborators after you've shared your Weet. Simply click the "Share" button to access this feature.

When you rearrange sections, the timestamped comments move with that section.


February 25

You asked and we listened. ๐Ÿฆป

Now you can delete any section, add one at the end, and move it where you want! This will majorly minimize having to re-record sections and save you even more time.


February 1

When you create your first Weet you will be guided through a virtual tour of Weet. We will walk you through a virtual coffee session, where you'll create and share your very first Weet!

Check out this bright and groovy new filter! Think Cali vibes ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ


January 25

Product News and updates are now even more easily accessible! Find them in the Account Settings menu in the top right corner of your Weet homepage.

Enjoy this super-convenient and fast way to view the Weets youโ€™ve most recently watched. No more sifting through your Weet library!


January 11, 2021

Add voice transcription to your Weets! Easily edit the captions and toggle this feature on and off.


December 18, 2020

Use the button in the bottom right of the "Share" menu to allow search engines to index your Weet! (or not ๐Ÿ˜‰ )

In the spirit of the season, we made fun filters for your stickers and backgrounds for your screencast! Since we can't travel this year like we normally can, this is a perfect way to send warm holiday wishes to your loved ones.

Watch the Weet here ๐ŸŽ…


December 11

You now have the option to make your Weet links publicly available to anyone with the link, or viewable via invite only. It's your choice! You can edit these settings in the bottom of the "Share" menu.

Watch the Weet here ๐Ÿ˜Ž


December 3

๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ Comment on a Weet without an Invitation

Now you can simply copy your Weet link with editing or commenting permissions, rather than individually invite people to do so.

You also have this option again at the end of your Weet creation process!


November 30

๐Ÿš€ Virtual Backgrounds

Now you can work from space! Or the beach, or the Golden Gate Bridge ๐ŸŒ with Weet's new Virtual Backgrounds!

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Updated Selection Panel

Now when you click the top "magic wand" icon on the Record Screen menu, you see this! Virtual backgrounds are included, and when you hover over the filter or background Weet tells you what the name is.

๐Ÿ˜Ž Export Your Weets With Your Sticker

See that little talk bubble in the example below? We call that your sticker. Now, when you export your Weet, stickers are included in the file!


November 13

๐Ÿ˜ New Comments Interface

You can now reply to your teammates with webcam, audio, screenshare, or text comments and they will be neatly displayed on the righthand side of your Weet in the order they are created.


November 6

๐Ÿ›Ž Desktop Notifications

You can now turn desktop notifications on to see when co-creators react to your Weet.


October 16

๐ŸŽฆ New Recording Plugin Design

The new recording screen update makes it easy to track and see how long your current section can be.

๐ŸŽฌ New Weet Section Helper

Our new section helper helps you define the section duration for your Weets. Our AI has identified that the best duration for a section is 2 minutes and 30 seconds. You have the option of extending your section duration to 5 minutes or even, 8.

๐ŸŽž Record Preview

Now you can preview your Weet sections after recording and either keep them or re-record, before you publish your Weet.

โŒ›๏ธ Timeline Section Player

Get a play by play of your Weet timeline sections with the timeline section player.


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