# Lived

> Lived is a cinematic video interview platform that helps you capture stories on film. You sit down with someone you love, Lived guides the conversation with thoughtful questions, records everything in your browser, and edits it into a beautiful documentary film delivered within days. No app to download, no equipment to buy. Just a phone, a quiet afternoon, and someone whose stories you want to hear. Pricing starts at $79. Website: https://givelived.com

Lived was created by Jim Freeman after discovering a two-hour interview with his father — a pioneering Australian television director — recorded by the National Film and Sound Archive. The stories in that interview had never been shared with the family. Lived exists so that everyone can have that experience: hearing the stories that were always there, just waiting for someone to ask.

## How It Works

- [How Lived works](https://givelived.com/#how-it-works): Four steps — think of someone special, sit down together, Lived leads the conversation, we deliver your film.
- [FAQ](https://givelived.com/faq): Common questions about recording, equipment, pricing, privacy, and the finished film.
- [What is Lived?](https://givelived.com/what-is-lived): Detailed explainer of the platform, who it's for, and what you get.

## The Story Behind Lived

- [Why I Built Lived — Jim Freeman](https://givelived.com/blog/why-i-built-lived): The founder's story. A son discovers his father's untold life through a two-hour interview recorded by the National Film and Sound Archive.
- [The Science of Sharing Stories](https://givelived.com/blog/the-science-of-sharing-stories): What happens when someone sits down and tells you about their life — backed by research from Cornell, Harvard, and Emory University.
- [37 Questions to Ask Your Mum](https://givelived.com/blog/37-questions-to-ask-your-mum): The conversations that matter most are the ones we keep putting off. Start here.

## Key Information

- [Gift a Story](https://givelived.com/gift): Purchase Lived as a gift for someone you love. $79.
- [Privacy Policy](https://givelived.com/privacy): How we handle your data and recordings.
- [Terms of Service](https://givelived.com/terms): Terms of use.

## Comparisons

- [Lived vs StoryWorth](https://givelived.com/compare/storyworth): How Lived compares to StoryWorth — video film vs text book.
- [Lived vs StoryCorps](https://givelived.com/compare/storycorps): How Lived compares to StoryCorps — at-home recording vs in-person booth.
- [Best Family Video Interview Services 2026](https://givelived.com/compare/best-family-video-interview): Comprehensive comparison of family story capture platforms.

## Optional

- [Our Story](https://givelived.com/story): The team and mission behind Lived.
- [Blog](https://givelived.com/blog): Articles about storytelling, family, and the art of asking good questions.