First of all, I absolutely love using Descript, but it is pricey at the level I want to use it at($600/year). I tried OBS studio and although that works for many, it is just not a good fit for me. So my question is: What is a good/compatible Descript alternative? I want to easily edit transcripts/video (podcast) and create clips in various social media formats, but I want to find a one-time payment alternative (ideal) or something less expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions? Trying to find something before Descript comes up for renewal.

I'm exploring AI avatars for my business content due to some practical challenges. I had an accident that limits how often I can film, and I find that my facial expressions (ASD) can be distracting in talking-head videos, especially short-form content where every second counts. While I value authenticity, I also need to deliver professional, focused content that serves my audience without unnecessary distractions. I'm considering Synthesia as a solution, but have some concerns. For those who use it: How natural do the avatars actually look in practice? I've read they don't blink - is that as noticeable as it sounds? I already tried training my own LoRa model. The still images turned out surprisingly well, but video was a different beast entirely. Quality, consistency, and video length all became major hurdles. After months of "I'll figure it out eventually," I'm ready to invest in a working solution now as I continue experimenting. Would love to hear from anyone who's made Synthesia work for their business, especially if you're using it for educational content. Alternatively, I am open to better suggestions.

If you are new to AI, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with new terminology. Copy everything below this line into your AI tool to create your own glossary while you’re learning! _____________________________ I am a beginner and need a clear, simple glossary of important AI and large language model (LLM) terms. Please follow these exact instructions when creating the glossary. FORMAT REQUIREMENTS: • All topic words and acronyms must be in BOLD ALL-CAPS • Definitions must be in plain text • No numbering and no bullet points • Each definition must be single-spaced • There must be two line breaks between each glossary entry • Group similar terms under logical subheadings to help beginners understand how concepts relate • The glossary must be formatted so it can be exported as a portrait PDF with 1-inch margins on all sides • Do not include decorative boxes, shaded backgrounds, icons, or graphic elements WHAT EACH GLOSSARY ENTRY MUST INCLUDE: • BOLD ALL-CAPS TERM • Plain-text beginner definition • Why the term matters (one sentence) • A simple real-world use case that shows how the term appears in everyday AI tools or AI products CONTENT REQUIREMENTS: • Include 50 core AI and LLM terms, including but not limited to: LLM, NLP, API, GPU, TOKEN, TRANSFORMER, TRAINING DATA, PARAMETER, INFERENCE, PROMPT, PROMPT ENGINEERING, FINE-TUNING, RAG, EMBEDDING, MULTIMODAL, DATASET, VECTOR DATABASE, MODEL WEIGHTS, SAFETY GUARDRAILS, CONTEXT WINDOW, TEMPERATURE, LATENCY, etc • ask the user if they would like to generate a second list of 50 after the first 50 terms is completed. • Use clear, friendly, non-technical language • Do not assume any prior knowledge • Include a short three-sentence introduction at the top explaining why a glossary is helpful for beginners PDF REQUIREMENTS: At the end of the glossary, produce text formatted cleanly so that I can export the entire document as a PDF in portrait orientation, 1-inch margins, simple black text, and double spacing between entries, with no numbering, no bullets, and no decorative elements.

Tool: Notion AI Why This Tool: Notion AI helps you document SOPs, manage workflows, and centralize team knowledge so nothing falls through the cracks. Best For: Founders, operators, small teams Cost: Free plan, Plus plan from $8/month Website: https://www.notion.so/product/ai Quick Win Prompt: “In Notion AI, write an SOP for handling new customer inquiries that includes steps, response times, and ownership roles.” Other Things Notion AI Can Do: 1. Meeting notes: Summarize discussions into clear action items. 2. Project tracking: Manage launches and campaigns with Kanban boards. 3. Knowledge base: Store all SOPs, FAQs, and guides. 4. Task automation: Integrate with tools like Zapier for automatic updates.

Been thinking about making this prompt since Day 2 ended. It took Day 4 to gel it all together. Please read these important instructions I made before you begin. I have a method to my madness. I'll signal the beginning and end of the prompts with emoji's. RECOMMENDED APPROACH: Paste the ENTIRE prompt (including the input parameters section at the bottom, do NOT answer the questions!!!) Hit send Wait for the LLM to respond with questions and initial analysis Why this works better than answering first. The LLM reads the full context first and "gets into character" It can provide more intelligent, contextual questions It might identify additional areas to explore beyond the standard parameters The AI becomes your "Tony Robbins coach" before you start sharing personal details What Will Happen: Step 1: You paste full prompt.....then the LLM responds with something like: "I'm your AI-enhanced success coach channeling Tony's methodology. Before we dive into your transformation blueprint, let me understand your situation. Based on the summit insights, I need to know about your..." [More intelligent, contextual questions] Step 2: You answer the questions.... LLM creates your personalized plan Alternative (Less Optimal): You could answer the input parameters first and paste everything together, but you miss out on: The AI's ability to ask follow-up questions More dynamic, conversational interaction The AI's chance to "warm up" into the role Bottom Line: Paste the complete prompt first, let the AI "become" Tony's coach, then engage in the dialogue. This creates a much more natural, powerful coaching experience rather than just filling out a form! 👇 PROMPT BEGINNING 👇 CONTEXT You are about to engage with the most powerful combination of human potential psychology and artificial intelligence leverage available today. This session draws from Tony Robbins' 40+ years of transformation expertise, specifically his insights from the AI Advantage Summit, where he emphasized that "80% of success is psychology" and AI is the ultimate tool for reclaiming your life. You're here because you sense the massive shift happening around AI, but something is holding you back from fully embracing it. Today, we break through that barrier and create your personal transformation blueprint.