Descript: Adding sound effects to text overlays

All demos from “ULTIMATE Descript Tutorial for Beginners in 2026 | How to Edit Fast Using AI”

1. 0:470:43Importing and transcribing video in DescriptThe creator demonstrates how to start a new project, upload a video file for automatic transcription, and use the built-in recording tool in Descript.Descript· AI Video Editor
2. 2:120:27Text-based video editing in DescriptThe user shows how to delete or move video segments by simply highlighting and deleting or cutting text within the transcript.Descript· AI Video Editor
3. 2:540:32Creating scenes with forward slashesThe demonstration shows how to use forward slashes in the transcript to create distinct scenes for applying specific layouts and B-roll.Descript· Script To Video AI Generator
4. 3:390:29Remove filler words with AIThe creator uses Descript's AI tools to automatically identify and remove filler words like 'um' and repeated words from the video.Descript· AI Video Editor
5. 4:080:56Removing retakes and using strikethroughThe video shows how to use the 'Remove Retakes' AI tool to find mistakes and the strikethrough feature to non-destructively hide sections of the video.Descript· AI Video Editor
6. 5:040:27Shorten word gaps for snappy editingThe user demonstrates setting a threshold to automatically shorten silent gaps between words to make the video pacing faster.Descript· AI Video Editor
7. 9:110:39AI Green Screen background removalThe creator demonstrates the green screen tool to remove a video background and replace it with media from the library.Descript· AI Video Editor
8. 12:080:49Saving custom scene layoutsThe user demonstrates saving a customized scene as a new layout template for future use in other projects.Descript· AI Video Editor
9. 14:260:28Adding scene transitionsThe creator shows how to add and preview transitions like 'color dip' between scenes in the Descript editor.Descript· AI Video Editor
10. 15:381:35Zooming and adding elements to screen recordingsThe demonstration shows how to crop and zoom into a screen recording and add visual elements like circles to highlight specific buttons.Descript· AI Video Editor
11. 17:260:42Adding B-roll from the media libraryThe user shows how to search the built-in media library for stock footage and GIFs and drag them into a scene.Descript· AI Video Editor
12. 18:081:04Adding and fading background musicThe creator demonstrates adding instrumental audio, adjusting volume properties, and using handles to fade the music out.Descript· AI Audio Editor
13. 19:151:43Adding sound effects to text overlaysCurrentThe user shows how to sync 'mouse click' sound effects with appearing text titles in the timeline.Descript· AI Video Editor
14. 21:061:49Using Underlord AI for automated editingThe creator demonstrates prompting the Underlord AI assistant to make a video more engaging, which automatically adds B-roll and text overlays.Descript· AI Video Editor
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1. 4:180:32Starting a new video project in DescriptThe creator demonstrates how to start a new video project in the Descript web interface, showing the automatic upload and transcription process.David Alex
2. 4:580:30Text-based video editing in DescriptThe user demonstrates how to edit video by striking out text in the transcript, which automatically removes the corresponding footage from the video timeline.David Alex
3. 5:320:14Exporting subtitles from DescriptThe demonstration shows the process of exporting an SRT subtitle file from a completed Descript project for use on other platforms.David Alex
4. 8:240:30Adjusting video layout and export settingsThe video shows the Descript interface for changing video aspect ratios and the various publishing destinations available, including YouTube and local export.David Alex
5. 5:441:15Starting a project and assigning speakers in DescriptThe user demonstrates how to create a new video project, name it, and drag-and-drop raw footage into the Descript interface while assigning a speaker name to the transcription.George Vlasyev
6. 9:400:45Text-based video editing in DescriptThe creator demonstrates how to edit video by highlighting and deleting specific words in the transcript, which instantly cuts the corresponding video and audio footage.George Vlasyev
7. 14:120:25Remove filler words with Descript UnderlordThe demonstration shows using the Underlord AI tool to automatically find and remove filler words like 'um' and 'uh' while applying 'avoid harsh cuts' for smooth transitions.George Vlasyev
8. 14:550:33Shortening word gaps in DescriptThe user demonstrates the 'Shorten word gaps' tool to identify long silences in the recording and batch-reduce them to a specific duration for a punchier edit.George Vlasyev
9. 17:370:15Fixing eye contact with AI in DescriptThe user demonstrates the 'Eye Contact' visual effect which uses AI to shift the speaker's pupils so they appear to be looking directly at the camera.George Vlasyev
10. 18:461:02Creating scenes and applying layouts in DescriptThe demonstration shows how to use a forward slash to create scenes and apply pre-designed visual layouts like screen recordings to specific sections of the video.George Vlasyev
11. 20:090:41Adding B-roll via direct media uploadThe user demonstrates dragging and dropping external video files into a scene to act as B-roll and adjusting the playback settings like speed and looping.George Vlasyev
12. 21:100:24Text-to-media B-roll insertionThe creator shows how to highlight a specific sentence and search the built-in stock library to instantly insert relevant B-roll footage.George Vlasyev