With a Sequence, you can automatically sync multiple camera angles and audio sources, then edit them as if they were a single media file. This makes it perfect for podcasts, interviews, educational videos, and screen recordings.
Think of a sequence like a virtual container—or better yet, a media hoggie. You layer all your files together (just like stacking ingredients in a hoggie), then insert the sequence into your composition’s script.
When you edit from the script, it’s like slicing through the entire hoggie—all tracks are cut together, keeping everything perfectly aligned. Any edits you make apply to all tracks in the sequence, so your media stays perfectly in sync. Need to tweak just one ingredient of your hoggie? No problem! Open the Sequence Editor to adjust an individual track.
Sequences keeps your project flexible while ensuring everything stays in sync.
Why use a sequence?
- Perfect for Podcasts, Interviews, Multicam Videos & Screen sharing – Easily switch between speakers, cameras, or audio sources while keeping everything in sync.
- Auto-sync multicam & multi-mic – align multiple video angles or audio sources to edit tracks together from your script.
How a sequence differs from a traditional multitrack editor
Sequences allow you to have more granular control over individual audio tracks without sacrificing the simplicity of editing in the main Script Editor.
For example, sequences allow you to adjust the volume or effects for individual tracks without affecting the other tracks. You can also remove unwanted background noises or cross-talk on a per-track basis while maintaining the original cadence of your recording.
If you're working with footage from a single-camera setup and need help syncing your audio and video perfectly, check out our detailed guide: Syncing audio and video from a single camera shoot. This article provides step-by-step instructions to ensure your audio and video are perfectly aligned, enhancing your editing workflow.
Recording and sequences
When you record in a composition, a sequence will also be created. This is because the in-app recorder automatically splits the audio and video into separate tracks.
If you ever need to edit a project in a multitrack fashion, the audio will need to be detached. From there, you'll be able to make changes to the audio or video components independent of the other.
At this time, Descript only supports up to 14 sequence tracks.