Adding B-roll and sound effects from Descript library

Demo summary
The creator searches and inserts stock waterfall footage and cinematic sound effects directly from Descript's built-in media archive.
Step-by-step
- Open the media archive
- Search for stock footage by typing keywords into the search bar
- Select a video clip to insert it into the project
- Search for music or sound effects using the search bar
- Select a track from the list of suggested results
Options
- Search for cinematic music
- Search for whoosh sound effects for transitions
Tips
- Use stock footage to make edits look much more engaging
- Use music and sound effects to help bring edits to life
Highlights
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