How to use Descript - Full AI Video Editing Tutorial (2024)

Tired of spending endless hours on video editing? Descript, the AI-first video editing software that's been game-changer for my workflow.

In this video, I'm breaking down the Descript interface, showcasing my favorite features, and giving you the lowdown on the AI tools that are worth your time (and those that aren't). 🛠️ Whether you're creating a video or audio project, I'll guide you through a seamless editing experience with Descript.

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Descript dashboard walkthrough
1:27 - Creating and editing projects
2:30 - Text-based editing features
4:45 - AI features: the good and the not-so-good
6:58 - Descript Overdub feature
9:29 - Editing the timeline efficiently
11:48 - AI eye contact and green screen tools
13:27 - Exporting your project
14:56 - Final thoughts and tips
15:57 - Example: Getting started with a project
19:37 - Wrap-up and additional resources

I'm David Dundas, a story teller, brand builder and engineer. The companies I've started have generated over $50mm in sales over my career. I want to help you get paid to do more of the things you love. Mark Cuban, Disney and Gary Vaynerchuk amongst others have invested in my companies.

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[dundasbrands]

Are you using Descript yet? What are your favorite features?

[OrangeCountyCaLiving]

This video is SO Money! I have been struggling with Descript, moving wonndershare to my cutter software lol, I knew descript was badass when I used it first, but the learning curve.. Thank you David!

[bekilturgut]

Hi David. 1 question, hope you can answer. I only need a video showing the text and tracking (highlighting) the text (like transcipting it) while text to speech reads synchronously. nothing else, its like a visual auto read noval. (like kindle whispersync a.k.a. read along, read aloud) .. so video should should whole text which fits to screen (like 1 page) but should continiously highlight the read part. Can descript do this ?

[crimsonorc]

Really useful video thank you. I struggled a little to get the hang of Descript, I find the editing via transcript very handy but not quite precise in some instances. On a separate note, your background green screen chromakeying is very accurate imo, care to share the secrets please?:) Thanks buddy.

[Lk]

Great Video! - Btw did you use Descript to create this video?

[davidskudneski]

Hi David, and thank you. I am a novice. I am trying to decide between descript or wisecut to produce a documentary...or something else; what are your thoughts on this concern?