No Perfect Videos Needed: How Descript Makes Editing Simple

Creating video content can feel intimidating—especially when you think about editing, writing descriptions, and making it all look polished.

But what if I told you that recording a “perfect” video isn’t necessary?

With tools like Descript*, you can edit, refine, and publish content quickly and easily, saving you time and making the process less stressful.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk through two major workflows in Descript: editing a video and using Descript’s AI features, called Underlord.

You’ll see how features like Remove Retakes, Shorten Word Gaps, and AI-powered tools can help you create professional videos with ease.

*As an affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. 

The Benefits of Using Descript for Financial Advisors

1. No Perfect Recordings Needed
   • Make mistakes? No problem. Descript’s editing tools easily clean up your video so you can focus on delivering value, not recording 23 takes trying to get it just right.
2. Save Time
   • Automate editing tasks like removing filler words, retakes and silences, so you can spend more time working on your business rather than in your business.
3. Repurpose Your Content
   • Turn one video into a blog post, social media snippets, and optimized YouTube descriptions—all in one platform.

Part 1: Editing 

Step 1: Upload Your Video

• Open Descript and upload your video file.
• Descript will automatically generate a transcript, allowing you to edit the video by simply editing the text like a Word document (truly!).

Step 2: Remove Retakes

• If you’re like most people, you might repeat yourself or restart a sentence during recording, which is exactly what you should do (rather than stopping and starting all over). 
• Descript’s Remove Retakes feature automatically detects filler words, false starts, and pauses.
• Click on Remove Retakes to clean up your video in seconds—no manual cutting or serious editing skills needed.

Step 3: Shorten Word Gaps

• Long pauses can make videos feel unpolished.
• Use the Shorten Word Gaps tool to automatically trim awkward silences, creating a smoother flow.

Step 4: Download the Edited Video

• Once you’re happy with the edits, export the video in your preferred format.
• Your polished content is now ready to share on YouTube, LinkedIn, your website, etc. 

Part 2: Underlord – Descript’s AI Tools

Step 1: Upload and Transcribe Your Video

• Start a new project in Descript and upload your raw footage.
• Descript will transcribe the video for you, giving you a text-based way to edit and organize your content.

Step 2: Use AI to Draft Titles and Descriptions

• Once your transcript is ready, take advantage of Descript’s Publish features within Underlord:
  • Generate a video title based on your transcript.
  • Create a detailed YouTube description—complete with chapters for easy navigation.

Step 3: Draft a Blog Post

• Want to repurpose your video for a blog? (You should!) Ask Underlord to create a blog post draft from your transcript.
• Highlight key sections or adjust the tone by asking follow-up questions in the tool.

Step 4: Fine-Tune Your Content

• Descript’s AI allows you to refine titles, descriptions, or blogs with specific prompts (e.g., “Make this title more engaging for YouTube”).
• This flexibility ensures the output fits your brand voice and resonates with your audience.

Ready to Get Started?

Tools like Descript make video creation accessible and efficient for financial advisors.

Whether you’re creating educational content, marketing your services, or simply staying visible online, Descript’s features take the stress out of editing and publishing.

Remember: your videos don’t need to be perfect—they just need to be authentic. With Descript, you can refine the details later.

Prefer a higher level of editing and video support?

Our Ongoing Coaching & Editing Service is only open to our Workshop graduates, but we occasionally invite financial advisors who are experienced with video. If you’d like an invite, send a message here.