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Descript now supports remote recording in 4K

September 21, 2023

Your podcast and video recordings are about to get stunningly, beautifully clear: SquadCast by Descript now supports 4K video recording. Paid Descript subscribers can now record in crystal-clear 4K quality.

Brandon Copple
Head of Content at Descript. Former Editor at Groupon, Chicago Sun-Times, and a bunch of other places. Dad. Book reader. Friend to many Matts.

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AI for Creators

Mastering ChatGPT's custom instructions, the new OpenAI feature you shouldn't ignore

September 14, 2023

Custom instructions allows you to tailor ChatGPT's responses to better fit your needs. Here’s everything you need to know to use Custom Instructions and start slashing your prompting time.

Briana Brownell
Briana Brownell is a Canadian data scientist and multidisciplinary creator who writes about the intersection of technology and creativity.

Podcasting

Why you need a podcast media kit — and how to make one

September 12, 2023

A well-crafted media kit can be a game-changer in showcasing your podcast’s value. Here’s what you need to know.

Lauren Passell
Lauren Passell is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth and discovery company, and the editor of Podcast the Newsletter.

Video

Shooting video? Here's a handy 11-point checklist for a smooth video shoot

August 16, 2023

This article explains each of the stages of video production, then breaks the production process down even further into a handy 11-point checklist you can use to plan your next video project — and end up with a great video to show for it.

Amy Romer
Amy Romer is a visual journalist producing stories with words, photography, video and audio. She's a National Geographic Explorer and Global Reporting Centre fellow.

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Andrew Mason
CEO & founder at Descript. Former CEO & founder at Detour, former CEO & co-founder at Groupon.

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Sandy Diao
Director of Growth at Descript. Former growth, marketing, and strategy at Facebook, Pinterest, Indiegogo.

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Miki Lainovic
Business development associate at Descript

Video

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Elise Dopson • Sep 12, 2023
How to become a YouTuber and get paid in 2023
Learn step by step how to become a YouTuber in 2023, and tips for getting paid through the world’s largest video search engine.
Elise Dopson • Sep 08, 2023
From stills to motion: A step-by-step guide on how to make a video with pictures
From GIFs to slideshows, image-based videos are compelling video formats used by many creators. Here’s how to make a video using photos.
Amy Romer • Aug 16, 2023
Shooting video? Here's a handy 11-point checklist for a smooth video shoot
This article explains each of the stages of video production, then breaks the production process down even further into a handy 11-point checklist you can use to plan your next video project — and end up with a great video to show for it.
Renee Teeley • Aug 08, 2023
How to make money on YouTube: 16 expert tips
Whether you're just starting or you've been at it for a while, this guide will break down the various ways you can monetize your YouTube channel.
Vanessa Hojda • Aug 02, 2023
How to enhance video quality using these expert tips
We’ll show you what you can do to improve your videos using expert tips and the best video enhancer tools available on the market today.

Podcasting

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Erin Ollila • Sep 07, 2023
How to use podcast parties to promote your show
If you throw a party with the right partner podcast, you can bring two audiences together — and maybe even help some listeners find their new favorite show. In this article, you’ll learn what podcast parties are, how to host a successful podcast collaboration, and what to avoid if you’re looking to host a podcast party of your own.
Tal Minear • Sep 07, 2023
The best fiction podcasts worth listening to in 2023
There are a lot of fiction podcasts out there, and it can be hard to find the hidden gems. To help, we’ve compiled 10 of the best fiction podcasts worth listening to. With a mix of genres and narratives, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
Zan Romanoff • Aug 30, 2023
How They Made It: Podcaster Traci Thomas on how The Stacks hit it big
Traci Thomas started The Stacks when she couldn't find the books podcast she wanted to listen to. She's since interviewed celebrities like Angelina Jolie. Here's how she did it.
Ayush Sood • Aug 25, 2023
How to use voice recording on iPhone for great podcast audio
Here's why voice recording on the iPhone is a good option for podcasters or anyone who needs to do recording on-the-go. We will also cover how you can do voice recording on an iPhone. 
Newt Schottelkotte • Aug 18, 2023
Submitting for podcast awards and festivals? Here's what to have on hand
The best way to get through awards season is to have everything you need at your fingertips, clearly organized and optimized for what awards and festival submissions usually ask of you — plus a little something extra.

Product Updates

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Brandon Copple • Jun 30, 2023
AI image maker, easy invites & more June updates from Descript
Descript updates for June include an AI text-to-image feature, new ways to invite drive members, and a much-improved properties panel
Andrew Mason • Jun 13, 2023
Descript Season 4: Stability, quality, and new AI features
Since our last update, we've been heads-down focused on quality improvements, bug squashing, and making Descript more stable. Learn about all the stuff we’ve released the past few months and preview some exciting features we’ve got coming. 
Brandon Copple • Feb 09, 2023
New in Descript: Scene rail set free, better canvas editing, and lots more upgrades
Descript update includes new scene rail, improved canvas editing, faster loading drive, billing changes
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