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Descript: AI Eye Contact Correction

Demo summary

The user applies the Eye Contact effect in Descript to digitally adjust the speaker's eyes so they appear to be looking directly at the camera lens.

Step-by-step

  1. Zoom in on the face in the video to verify eye position
  2. Open the Underlord tool suite
  3. Click on Eye Contact
  4. Wait for the effect to apply to the video
  5. Preview the video from the beginning of the transcript to verify the correction

Watch out for

  • Results will vary depending on the video quality and how easily the AI can track the eyes

Highlights

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All demos from “Complete Descript Tutorial 2026: Zero to Expert

  1. 2:281:15Importing and transcribing video in DescriptThe user demonstrates how to create a new video project, upload an MP4 file, and assign speaker names as Descript automatically generates a transcript.DescriptAI Video Editor
  2. 3:551:02Text-based video editing in DescriptThe creator shows how to delete specific words or sentences in the transcript to automatically cut the corresponding video footage, effectively removing an outtake.DescriptAI Video Editor
  3. 5:082:11Removing filler words and retakes with UnderlordUsing the Underlord 'Edit for Clarity' tool, the user demonstrates identifying and removing 'ums' and duplicate takes from the video with a single click.DescriptAI Video Editor
  4. 8:040:39Enhancing audio with Studio SoundThe demonstration shows applying the Studio Sound effect to remove echo and background noise from a recording, making it sound like a professional microphone.DescriptAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  5. 8:530:46AI Eye Contact CorrectionCurrentThe user applies the Eye Contact effect in Descript to digitally adjust the speaker's eyes so they appear to be looking directly at the camera lens.DescriptAI Video Editor
  6. 9:420:27Removing video background with Green ScreenThe creator demonstrates the AI Green Screen tool which removes the background from a video without requiring a physical green screen.DescriptAI Video Editor
  7. 10:493:19Creating scenes and applying layoutsThe user shows how to divide a video into scenes using the slash command and apply different visual layouts, such as a picture-in-picture screen recording format.DescriptAI Video Editor
  8. 14:511:36Adding and styling automated captionsThe demonstration covers applying 'Karaoke Classic' captions and customizing their appearance, including font colors, borders, and active word highlights.DescriptAI Video Editor
  9. 19:011:26Fine-tuning edits in the Timeline ViewThe creator shows how to expand the traditional timeline to adjust word gaps and pauses manually using waveforms and the slider tool.DescriptAI Video Editor
  10. 20:592:27Generating social media clips with UnderlordThe user demonstrates the 'Create Clips' feature, which analyzes a long video to automatically extract short, vertical-format highlights for platforms like TikTok.DescriptLong Video To Short Video AI
  11. Watch “Complete Descript Tutorial 2026: Zero to Expert” →

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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