Edits Squadcast Recording in Descript

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Introduction

After completing a recording session on Squadcast, it's time to move the content to Descript for further editing. Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure a seamless transfer of your Squadcast recordings to Descript:

  1. Access Your Squadcast Dashboard

    • Return to your Squadcast dashboard.

  2. Select the Recording

    • Locate the recording you wish to transfer.
    • Click on the arrow to expand details of this recording.

  3. Choose the Take

    • Identify the specific take you want to send to Descript.
    • If you only started and stopped the recorder once, there will be only one take.

  4. Export the Take

    • Click the down arrow on the chosen take.
    • Select whether to include all speakers or individually choose which tracks to export.

  5. Initiate Workflow

    • Click on the Workflow button that appears after selecting tracks.
    • Choose ‘Edit in Descript’ from the provided options.

  6. Select File Type

    • Decide whether you want to send:
      • The video (including audio and visual components), or
      • Audio-only files in WAV or MP3 format.

  7. Export to Descript

    • Click to start the export.
    • A new tab will open, prompting you to select a drive and folder where you want to store the project.

  8. Create Project and Import Files

    • Choose the drive and folder.
    • Hit ‘Create Project’ and ‘Import Files’.

  9. Edit in Descript

    • The project will open in Descript.
    • Edit the content as you would with any other project in Descript.

Keywords

  • Squadcast
  • Descript
  • Recording
  • Export
  • Workflow
  • Video
  • Audio
  • Edit
  • Drive
  • Project

FAQ

Q1: How do I access my recordings on Squadcast?
A1: Navigate to your Squadcast dashboard and find the desired recording. Expand its details using the arrow.

Q2: What should I do if there’s only one take of the recording?
A2: If you only started and stopped the recorder once, there will be just one take to choose from.

Q3: Can I choose which speaker tracks to export to Descript?
A3: Yes, you can either select all speaker tracks or individually choose which ones to export.

Q4: What file types can be exported to Descript?
A4: You can export either video files (which include both audio and visual) or audio-only files in WAV or MP3 format.

Q5: What happens after starting the export to Descript?
A5: A new tab will open, allowing you to choose a drive and folder for the project. Then, you can create the project and import the files.

Q6: How do I edit my Squadcast recordings in Descript after export?
A6: Once the project is created and files are imported, you can edit your recording in Descript like any other project.