Selects by Cutback

AI assistant editor that turns raw multicam footage into a structured rough cut.

Freemium Video & Audio
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What is Selects by Cutback?

Selects by Cutback works between the shoot and the NLE: it ingests raw footage, syncs multicam, transcribes by speaker, flags bad takes and filler, then assembles a structured first draft in one click. Editors refine the cut with text-based editing and natural-language visual search, then hand a project file to Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for the final creative pass. It is non-destructive and keeps full creative control with the editor.

Key features

  • One-click rough-cut assembly from raw multicam footage
  • Automatic multicam sync and speaker-following camera switching
  • Text-based editing with studio-grade speaker transcription
  • Natural-language visual search across scenes
  • Filler words, dead air, and bad-take detection and removal
  • Grouped retakes with side-by-side take comparison
  • NLE project-file handoff for Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve
  • MCP integration for connecting Selects to agents and pipelines

Pros

  • Sits inside existing NLE workflows instead of replacing them
  • Structured project-file handoff avoids lock-in to a proprietary editor
  • Starter plan at $16/month billed annually is accessible for small teams

Cons

  • Aimed at pro podcast and interview workflows; casual editors may be over-served
  • Paid plans scale steeply to $80 and $800 per month tiers

Selects by Cutback at a glance

PricingFreemium
CategoryVideo & Audio
Platformsweb, windows, macos
CompanyCutback
Official websitecutback.video
rough cutmulticamtranscript editingai editorpremiere prodavinci resolvefinal cutrough-cut automation

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Video and audio tools split into generators (which create footage, voices or music from prompts) and editors (which speed up cutting, captions and cleanup). Start from your end product: short social clips, long videos, podcasts or voiceovers each reward different strengths. For generation, check output resolution, clip length, and how much control you get over style and consistency. For voices and music, listen for natural pacing and check the languages you need. Licensing is critical — confirm you can use the output commercially, especially for client work and monetised channels. Finally, weigh render times and credit costs: a tool that takes an hour per clip changes your whole workflow.

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Selects by Cutback FAQs

What is Selects by Cutback?

Selects by Cutback works between the shoot and the NLE: it ingests raw footage, syncs multicam, transcribes by speaker, flags bad takes and filler, then assembles a structured first draft in one click. Editors refine the cut with text-based editing and natural-language visual search, then hand a project file to Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for the final creative pass. It is non-destructive and keeps full creative control with the editor.

What are the main features of Selects by Cutback?

Selects by Cutback offers One-click rough-cut assembly from raw multicam footage, Automatic multicam sync and speaker-following camera switching, Text-based editing with studio-grade speaker transcription, Natural-language visual search across scenes, Filler words, dead air, and bad-take detection and removal, Grouped retakes with side-by-side take comparison, NLE project-file handoff for Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve and MCP integration for connecting Selects to agents and pipelines.

How much does Selects by Cutback cost?

Selects by Cutback follows a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock higher limits and advanced features. Check its official website for current plan prices.

What are the pros and cons of Selects by Cutback?

Strengths of Selects by Cutback include Sits inside existing NLE workflows instead of replacing them; Structured project-file handoff avoids lock-in to a proprietary editor; Starter plan at $16/month billed annually is accessible for small teams. On the downside, Aimed at pro podcast and interview workflows; casual editors may be over-served; Paid plans scale steeply to $80 and $800 per month tiers.