Descript Tutorial: A 10-Minute Descript Tutorial | MattFullTime

Want to learn how to edit your YouTube videos quickly and easily? In this video, I’ll show you how to edit using Descript — one of the simplest and most powerful video editing tools available. This 10-minute tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to: 🎬 Edit videos by editing text, just like a document 🗑️ Remove filler words and awkward pauses automatically 💬 Add captions in seconds 🎯 Work with layers, scenes and advanced features 🤖 Use Descript’s AI tools to speed up your workflow You’ll see my exact editing process step-by-step, from creating a new project and transcribing your video, to trimming gaps, adding captions, and preparing your final cut. I’ll also show you some of the new features like scene-based editing, studio sound, and the upcoming agentic editing tools. If you’re brand new to video editing, or you want a faster way to create polished videos for YouTube and social media, this tutorial will help you get started right away. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Descript Video Editing 00:27 Starting a New Project in Descript 00:49 Transcribing and Editing Basics 01:30 Navigating the Timeline and Playhead 03:10 Removing Filler Words and Gaps 04:40 Working with Layers and Captions 06:52 Advanced Editing Features 08:12 AI Tools and Future Updates 09:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Thanks for watching! I’m Matt Hughes, founder of King of Video, and I help online business owners grow their audience and leads through YouTube without the tech overwhelm. Subscribe for more videos on: 📅 Content planning 📈 YouTube strategy 🎥 Filming & editing tips 📣 Promotion & repurposing …everything you need to finally take YouTube seriously for your business. 📲 Learn more at https://kingofvideo.co.uk 📩 Got questions? Message me on: 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@MattFullTime 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/MattFullTime 🐦 X: https://x.com/MattFullTime