Introduction
Descript builds simple and powerful collaborative tools for new media creators. It is a next-generation digital media platform that offers a new "engine" that lets you edit audio by editing text (instead of waveforms). That means it does transcription (both automated and human-powered, whichever you prefer), but more interestingly, it lets you move the audio around by simply editing the transcript.
Capabilities, Benefits, and Key Features
Key Features:
- Overdub
- Filler Word Removal
- Publishing
- Social Video
- Audiograms
- Subtitles
- Remote Recording
- Studio Sound
Limitations / Technology Requirements
System requires MacOS El Capitan (10.11) or Windows 10 and newer.
What can I expect?
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Support Tier: Tier 2 - Sponsor Support: If students were to contact IT Help, they refer the user to an individual sponsor, typically an instructor of a given course. The sponsor would work directly with the vendor on any unresolved issues.
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Acquisition Model: Direct Download: Software is downloaded to a local computer and installed to run from that specific device.
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Licensing Model: Registered User License: The license is included with online registration.
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Authentication Model: GSuite or Azure: Application allows for users to login using a federated login to Google or MS Azure. If using your Miami account, @miamioh.edu, on these services, the login is subject to the same requirements as though you logged into those services directly. In many cases, it is possible to use a personal Google or Microsoft account that is unrelated to your Miami account.
Who may use it?
Descript is used with the course CMS350 for a capstone project.
How do I get started?
Visit this page and click "Get started for free", and then see this page for instructions.
Is there a charge to me or my department?
The Discounted Creator Plan for Educator costs $5/user/month.