68 Real Product Demos of Descript
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68 clips
0:430:16Text-based video editing in DescriptThe user demonstrates how deleting a sentence from the automatically generated transcript in Descript simultaneously removes the corresponding footage from the video timeline.DDescript
1:130:15Remove filler words with UnderlordThe video shows the Underlord AI assistant in Descript automatically detecting and deleting filler words like 'ums' and 'likes' from a talking head video.DDescript
2:310:43Adding B-roll and sound effects from Descript libraryThe creator searches and inserts stock waterfall footage and cinematic sound effects directly from Descript's built-in media archive.DDescript
3:270:28Generate AI images in DescriptThe user types a text prompt for a 'chicken salad' into Descript's Generate Image tool to create a custom visual asset for the video.DDescript
2:261:10Text-based video editing in DescriptThe creator demonstrates how to upload a video and edit it by highlighting and deleting text from the automatically generated transcript, which removes the corresponding video footage.DDescript
4:330:36Using the Blade tool on the timelineThe video shows how to use the Blade tool (shortcut B) to manually split clips on the timeline and delete specific segments.DDescript
7:150:46Remove filler words with Underlord AIThe demonstration shows Descript's Underlord AI identifying and batch-deleting filler words like 'um' and 'uh' from a recording.DDescript
10:570:32Add automated captions to videoThe demonstration shows how to apply and customize dynamic captions to a video project using Descript's built-in captioning styles.DDescript
0:310:40Correct eye contact with Descript AIThe creator demonstrates the 'Eye Contact' feature in Descript, which digitally adjusts his eyes to look at the camera lens even while he is reading a script off-screen.DDescript
1:110:25Shorten word gaps in DescriptThe user shows how to use the 'Shorten word gaps' tool to automatically identify and remove silences longer than one second across a 14-minute video file.DDescript
1:360:40Remove retakes automatically in DescriptThe 'Remove retake' feature is shown identifying repeated phrases in a transcript and automatically selecting the best take to keep while ignoring the others.DDescript
2:160:34Automated multicam editing in DescriptThe creator demonstrates 'Automatic Multicam' which processes two separate video files and automatically cuts between speakers to create a finished interview layout.DDescript
3:590:24Generate social media clips with Descript UnderlordThe video shows the AI generating five independent social media clips from a longer project, including layout adjustments and project creation.DDescript
4:230:23Create a highlight reel in DescriptThe creator uses the 'Create highlight reel' feature to automatically generate a one-minute trailer from a longer podcast episode.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
8:530:46AI Eye Contact CorrectionThe 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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
43:131:53Post-production deepfake editing in DescriptThe presenter shows the Descript timeline used to combine Runway animations with cloned audio from ElevenLabs, demonstrating how to add camera zooms and transitions to synthetic media.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
12:080:49Saving custom scene layoutsThe user demonstrates saving a customized scene as a new layout template for future use in other projects.DDescript
14:260:28Adding scene transitionsThe creator shows how to add and preview transitions like 'color dip' between scenes in the Descript editor.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
19:151:43Adding sound effects to text overlaysThe user shows how to sync 'mouse click' sound effects with appearing text titles in the timeline.DDescript
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.DDescript
1:230:31Remove silences with Descript Shorten Word GapsThe creator demonstrates using the 'Shorten word gaps' AI tool to automatically identify and remove all silences from a video timeline in one click.DDescript
1:540:35Find and remove mistakes in DescriptThe video shows Descript's AI identifying verbal mistakes, repeated words, and filler phrases, allowing the user to cut them out automatically.DDescript
2:290:25Text-based video editing in DescriptThe user demonstrates editing a video by selecting and deleting text within the transcript, which automatically removes the corresponding video footage.DDescript
4:030:53Apply automatic zoom-in effects in DescriptThe creator shows how to split a scene and apply a 'zoom' layout to a specific sentence to create an automated punch-in effect.DDescript
4:561:13Create animated text layouts in DescriptThe demonstration shows how to select a text segment and apply a 'paragraph' layout to generate a stylized, animated text-on-screen scene.DDescript
0:500:47Applying a layout to a scene in DescriptThe user demonstrates how to apply a pre-made intro layout to a scene, showing how 'smart filling layers' automatically update text based on the video content.DDescript
1:504:10Creating and customizing a Layout PackThe video shows the step-by-step process of creating a new layout pack in Descript, including selecting color schemes, setting brand fonts, and naming the pack.DDescript
17:350:52Creating a screen recording layoutThe video shows how to position a webcam overlay in a circle and flip the image before saving the configuration as a reusable screen recording layout.DDescript
3:230:41Automatically shorten word gaps in DescriptThe demo shows how to use the 'Shorten word gaps' tool to identify and remove silences longer than 0.5 seconds across an entire project.DDescript
4:060:52Remove filler words and edit for clarityThe user demonstrates the 'Edit for clarity' and 'Remove filler words' features to automatically strike out 'ums' and repetitive phrases from the transcript and video.DDescript
5:120:22Text-based video editing with strikethroughThe creator shows how to remove a sentence from the video edit by simply using the strikethrough tool on the transcript text.DDescript
6:570:26Add stock B-roll from the Descript libraryThe video shows the process of searching for 'video editing' stock footage in the built-in library and dragging it directly onto a sentence in the script.DDescript
7:410:18Adjusting clip timing on the Descript timelineThe creator demonstrates how to manually lengthen or shorten specific word boundaries using the timeline view to fix choppy transitions.DDescript
11:190:30Adding and styling captions in DescriptThe user demonstrates applying different caption templates, including 'punchy' styles and highlighted text, to the video project.DDescript
0:341:07Accessing the Descript TeleprompterThe creator demonstrates how to open the teleprompter window from within a Descript project by navigating through the record feature and clicking the teleprompter icon.DDescript
1:501:22Importing text into the TeleprompterThe video shows three ways to add text to the Descript teleprompter: pasting copied text, typing directly into the window, or importing a document file.DDescript
5:040:47Mirroring Teleprompter textThe creator shows how to use the vertical and horizontal mirror buttons in Descript to flip text for use with physical teleprompter hardware.DDescript
8:090:57Resizing and positioning the Teleprompter windowThe creator demonstrates resizing the teleprompter box to minimize eye travel and moving it to the top-center of the screen to stay close to the camera lens.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
23:070:43Generating social media highlights in DescriptThe demonstration shows using Underlord to automatically find high-value insights and create a highlight reel as new compositions for social media.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript
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.DDescript