Hello, I'm Cristi!

I am a video editor, educational content creator and developer with a visual brain, among many things.

I enjoy creating engaging tutorials that distil complex concepts into simple, unintimidating workflows. I create courses - for myself and my clients - and always strive to add something special to each one.

As a developer, the e-commerce and content management platform I created is powering online stores, real-estate websites, intranets, blogs in over 20 countries.

A do-it-yourself attitude has always been a core principle of mine. I will typically find a creative solution to any challenge - usually, one that looks good and exceeds expectations.

My current focus is creating video editing tutorials, content repurposing and training others to do the same.

I'm happily married to my childhood friend, Ane, and a proud father of four amazing girls.

If you'd like to connect or work with me, see below.

Thank you for stopping by!

Cristi Cotovan

New Descript Storyboard course!

This is what I've been buried under for the last couple of months: A complete Descript Storyboard course. If you haven't used Descript before, congratulations! You can start fresh on the new version. No need to shed that baggage or torture your muscle memory!

But if you have used the old version and got used to it, I know it's painful to move from Classic to Storyboard. In my course, I have a free session that covers all the differences between Descript Classic and Descript Storyboard, where everything has moved, what's been renamed and how.

January - we all want to start something new. If you've been considering Descript, why not dive deep into it?

When it officially launches, the course will have close to 10 hours of content, with many sessions broken down into small chunks, easy to digest, easy to pick and choose what you want to learn -- buffet-style!

And there's a community to go with it, where I'll be hanging out, answering questions, doing live sessions and creating new sessions in response to your questions and requests.

And because Descript is still a work-in-progress, there are changes coming every week. I'll do my best to keep up with those and add new course updates as things change.

What do you say? Want to learn with me? I've used Descript for a long time and I have trained more than 50 clients on how to use it. I know the ins and outs and I think you'll find the course sessions super-friendly, slow-paced and detailed, filled with tips, tricks, techniques, pitfalls, advice and more.

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Free training

My YouTube tutorials are very well-received.

I create free video tutorials, walkthroughs and reviews - primarily for Camtasia - on my YouTube channel.

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Camtasia coaching

I offer one-on-one Camtasia and video editing coaching for any level.

Whether you've just opened it for the first time or looking for some exciting new ways of doing things, I'm here!

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Descript coaching

The new podcast editing software everyone's talking about. I'm a Descript expert and use it for hours every day - for myself and my clients. 

Learn Descript with me from the ground up by booking a coaching session.

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Latest articles and videos

I frequently post articles about technologies I use, web design and development, useful tips and tutorials. I also have a lot of tutorials, instructional videos and presentations on my YouTube channel. See you there!

Creating Social Media Clips

Creating Social Media Clips

Backing Up Your Descript Work: Best Practice Advice

Backing Up Your Descript Work: Best Practice Advice

Descript Scenes and Templates: Learn All About Them Live with Cristi

Descript Scenes and Templates: Learn All About Them Live with Cristi

Sequences vs Compositions in Descript Storyboard

Sequences vs Compositions in Descript Storyboard

Word Gap Removal in Descript Storyboard is Not Silence Removal

Word Gap Removal in Descript Storyboard is Not Silence Removal

Faster  Keyboard Navigation and Editing in Descript Storyboard

Faster Keyboard Navigation and Editing in Descript Storyboard

Descript Storyboard Has Two Recorders. They are different.

Descript Storyboard Has Two Recorders. They are different.

Descript Transcript Correction Doesn't Stick?

Descript Transcript Correction Doesn't Stick?

Never Delete, Always Ignore: Descript Storyboard Transcripts

Never Delete, Always Ignore: Descript Storyboard Transcripts

Stop Wasting Descript Transcription Minutes by Enabling This ONE Setting

Stop Wasting Descript Transcription Minutes by Enabling This ONE Setting