Using Generative Video to Add or Create B-Roll
Elevate your storytelling with Descript’s generative video tools — create dynamic, on-brand B-roll in seconds without stock searches or reshoots.
Get started
Elevate your storytelling with Descript’s generative video tools — create dynamic, on-brand B-roll in seconds without stock searches or reshoots.
Get startedThese companies use Descript. Not bad!
01
Start by gathering the main footage you want to enhance with additional visuals. If your goal is to replace or remove backgrounds, make sure your subject is well lit and clearly visible. The AI needs a strong starting clip to generate or insert B-roll that blends naturally with your scene.
02
Use Descript’s generative video tools to describe the type of B-roll you need — like an office shot, cityscape, or nature scene. The AI can create entirely new clips or repurpose your existing footage to match your vision. If needed, use background removal to isolate your subject and drop it into an AI-generated or stock background for a seamless blend.
03
Once your B-roll is generated, fine-tune the timing so each cutaway flows naturally with your main footage. Add transitions, layer in ambient sound or music, and adjust pacing until everything feels cohesive. The result: polished, professional-looking visuals that elevate your story — all inside Descript.
Describe the scene you need — a bustling city, a quiet park, or a cozy office — and let Descript’s AI bring it to life. No location scouting, no extra shoots, just instant visuals that fit perfectly into your story.
With Descript’s generative video tools, you can skip costly reshoots and stay agile in post-production. Swap placeholders for AI-generated B-roll or fine-tune existing clips on the fly — all without leaving your timeline.
Use Descript’s generative tools to keep your audience hooked from opener to outro. B-roll fills slow moments, adds context, and creates smooth transitions that make your videos more dynamic and engaging.
Explore Descript’s built-in tools to effortlessly create stunning cutaways, dynamic backgrounds, and polished B-roll visuals.
Instantly remove or replace backgrounds around your subject — perfect for layering new B-roll or creating fresh backdrops without re-recording.
Smooth out jump cuts or instantly refresh outdated footage with Descript’s Regenerate tool. Create on-brand visuals or seamless audio transitions when your clips need a quick, professional revamp.
Access a full library of stock images, clips, music, and sound effects right inside Descript — then combine them with generative video to elevate your final edit.
Share your generative B-roll projects with teammates to comment, refine, and perfect together — no exporting files or juggling complicated workflows. Everything happens seamlessly inside Descript.
With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.
2026
“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”
Donna B.
“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”
Balázs N.
“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”
Barbara C.
“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”
Roderick F.
“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”
Aldrich M.
“Transcription-based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”
Nidhin M.
Surely there’s one for you
$0
$0
per person / month
Start your journey with text-based editing
1 media hour / month
100 AI credits / month
Export 720p, watermark-free
Limited use of Underlord, our agentic video co-editor and AI tools
Limited trial of AI Speech
$24
$16
per person / month
1 person included
Elevate your projects, watermark-free
10 media hours / month
400 AI credits / month
Export 1080p, watermark-free
Access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor
AI tools including Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Create Clips, and more
AI Speech with custom voice clones and video regenerate
Most Popular
$35
$24
per person / month
Scale to a team of 3 (billed separately)
Unlock advanced AI-powered creativity
30 media hours / month
+5 bonus hours
800 AI credits / month
+500 bonus credits
Export 4k, watermark-free
Full access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor and 20+ more AI tools
Generate video with the latest AI models
Unlimited access to royalty-free stock media library
Access to top ups for more media hours and AI credits
