
Layouts are essential for editing 10x faster and more consistently than the old-school 'manual' way of editing!
Explore what layouts can do by seeing real-world examples from Netflix, 60 minutes, TED, and my YouTube videos, while learning the two foundations of layouts: layers and scenes.
Learn how layers drive video edits in descript, from the bottom script layer to top logos and forest media, and master non-destructive adjustments, layer order, and timing with intuitive controls.
Master scenes in Descript to control visuals across your video, using the scene rail and storyboard view; insert, delete, and organize scenes, apply transitions, and create layouts.
Learn to design a layout from scratch with Descript layouts masterclass techniques that reduce clicks and enable 10x faster edits for efficient, clean results.
Learn to remix a Descript layout pack by applying your brand colors, fonts, and logos, refine the 124 layouts, and publish changes to deliver a custom branded video template.
Copy and paste layouts across scenes to reuse edits from a multi-camera interview, saving time and maintaining A cam and B cam configurations.
Master how to edit and update existing layouts within layout packs and brand kits, customize elements, manage transitions and animations, and publish changes to keep your layout library clean.
Audit your workflow to identify repetitive setup tasks, create a single layout for them (including a lower third), and apply it with one click to speed up your video edits.
Promote the Descript Made Easy program with extra layout lessons, three weekly group coaching calls on Zoom, an active tips-sharing community, and a 25% student discount via layouts25.
Edit 10x faster and with greater consistency than ever before.
In this course, I’m going to show you how to stop "eyeballing" your designs and start using Layouts to automate your creative process.
Whether you are making Youtube videos, a podcast, a course, or social media clips, mastering this feature is the single biggest "level up" you can take within the Descript ecosystem.
What You’ll Learn
The Anatomy of a Layout: Understanding how scenes and layers work so you can build any Layout.
Brand Consistency 101: How to lock in your specific fonts, colors, and logos so every video looks like it was made by a pro agency.
Multi-Cam Magic: Using layouts to instantly switch between speakers in an interview without manual cropping.
The Pro Workflow: My personal blueprint for setting up layouts that cut editing time by 90% or more.
Why Take This Course?
"Efficiency isn't about rushing; it's about removing the friction between your idea and the final export."
By the end of these lessons, you won't just know where the buttons are, you’ll have a library of 100+ custom layouts ready to go.
You’ll be able to open Descript, drop in your footage, and have a branded, professional-looking video ready for export before your coffee gets cold.
Is This For You?
Beginners who feel overwhelmed by the Descript interface.
YouTubers who want to spend less time editing and more time filming.
Business Owners who need their content to look high-end without hiring an editor.
Ready to reclaim your time and edit better? Let’s get started.