Create Your First Video from Scratch in Just 5 Days Even If You’ve Never Edited Before
Join our 5-day Your First Video Challenge to go from beginner to your first published video.
Date: September 1-5, 2025
Feeling intimidated by getting started with video? You’re not alone. Most beginners worry they’ll get lost in complex tech or spend hours struggling to create a simple video.
The 5-day Your First Video Challenge makes video editing as easy as typing a document.
With live Zoom guidance and a supportive community, you’ll go from zero to creating professional-looking videos in just 5 days.
- Learn Descript’s beginner-friendly tools to make videos with confidence.
- Create polished, professional-looking videos for your business or passion project.
- Overcome tech fears with step-by-step, easy-to-follow live instruction.
What You'll Learn in 4 Days
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
The Art and Science of Good Videos - Take what you've learned and make your video perfect.
Day 5
Publish with Confidence – Export your video and share it with the world.
Live 1-hour Zoom sessions, Monday–Friday, September 1-5, 2025 at 10am PST. Can’t make it live? Recordings are available for 30 days after the course.
Yes, I want my first video!Why Choose the Your First Video Challenge?
- This is designed for busy professionals 40+ who want to create professional-looking videos without the tech stress. Descript’s revolutionary text-based editing lets you edit videos as easily as editing a Word document.
- You’ll get live, beginner-friendly instruction, explicit step-by-step guidance, and access to a private community of learners to support you every step of the way.
Taught by Ross Zeiger, a video and YouTube expert who specializes in helping beginners create video with ease.
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🗓️ Here’s How It Works:
👉 WHEN:
Live for 5 days—Monday September 1 - September 5, 2025
1 hour per day. (10am to 11am PT)
👉WHERE:
Online - join from anywhere in the world
👉WHO IT’S FOR:
Beginners 40+ years old ready to create your first video.

Your First Video Challenge
$150
Includes:
- 5 Day Challenge Experience
- Live Community
- Access to call recordings for 30 days