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Selects by Cutback

AI Rough Cut Tool for Video Editors - Save 60% Prep Time

2025-12-13

Product Introduction

  1. Overview: Selects is an AI-powered rough cut assistant that automates the preparatory phase of video post-production for professional editors.
  2. Value: Reduces editing prep time by 60% through automated organization, syncing, and initial cutting of raw footage.

Main Features

  1. Pro-Grade Multi-Cam Sync: Automatically synchronizes multi-angle footage (including 4K/360° video) using AI speaker detection for seamless camera switching.
  2. Smart Chapter Stringouts: Organizes raw footage into topic-based chapters with color-coded markers and transcripts for rapid content review.
  3. Precision Cutting Tools: One-click removal of silences/filler words with industry-leading accuracy and natural language search for instant clip discovery.

Problems Solved

  1. Challenge: Eliminates time-consuming manual tasks like footage organization, multi-cam syncing, and dead air removal that consume 70% of editing time.
  2. Audience: Professional video editors, production studios, and content creators working with podcasts, documentaries, events, and long-form content.
  3. Scenario: Processes 2 hours of multi-cam podcast footage in 20 minutes (vs 6.5 hours manually) with automatic chapter creation and filler word removal.

Unique Advantages

  1. Vs Competitors: Only solution combining AI speaker-based camera switching, non-destructive editing, and deep NLE integration (Premiere/FCP/DaVinci).
  2. Innovation: Patented AI detects natural speech patterns to create narrative-driven rough cuts while maintaining full editor control through XML handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Does Selects work with my existing editing software? Yes, it exports directly to Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve with full project structure preservation.
  2. How accurate is the automated filler word removal? Our AI achieves 98% detection accuracy for ums/ahs and silences, verified across 1900+ professional projects.
  3. Can it handle documentary/livestream footage? Yes, specialized modes optimize processing for documentaries, events, vlogs, and livestream highlights with custom chapter logic.

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