Video Editing

Descript is a versatile video and audio editing app that simplifies the editing process by using a text-based approach. It automatically transcribes audio and video, allowing users to edit content as easily as editing a document—cutting, rearranging, or deleting sections by modifying the transcript. Descript also includes features like screen recording, AI-powered voice cloning, multitrack editing, and automatic captioning, making it a powerful tool for an intuitive editing experience.

Features and Limitations

Key Features

Text-Based Video & Audio Editing – Edit videos and audio by modifying the transcript, just like editing a document.
AI Voice Cloning (Overdub) – Generate realistic voiceovers or correct mistakes using an AI-cloned version of your voice.
Automatic Transcription & Captions – Convert speech to text with high accuracy and add captions effortlessly.
Studio Sound Enhancement – Improve audio quality by removing background noise and enhancing clarity.
AI-Powered Filler Word Removal – Automatically detect and remove “um,” “uh,” and other filler words for a polished final product.

Limitations

Free accounts have very limited AI-powered features restricting access to advanced tools like filler word removal and overdub capabilities.
Transcription is limited to 1 hour per month, which may not suffice for extensive editing needs.
Descript allows exports only at 720p resolution, and these exports will include watermarks.

Sample

For this sample, I used Descript's AI tools to write the script, create the captions, and to perform the voiceover.