An insert shot is a close-up of a detail within a scene. Learn what inserts do for pacing and clarity, when to shoot them, and how to cut them into coverage.

Cross cutting alternates between two scenes to build tension and connection. Learn how it works, with examples, and edit scenes in Descript.

A video montage strings clips into a fast sequence set to music for real energy. Learn how to make one and build montages quickly in Descript.

Learn how to resize a video for any platform. Compare scaling and cropping, see which ratio each platform wants, and keep your subject in frame.

Converting videos changes the file format for compatibility across devices and apps. Learn the easy method and convert your files in Descript.

Types of camera shots form a vocabulary: wide, medium, close. See what each one does, how to sequence them, and why one shot size makes footage flat.