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Selects

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AI-powered video editing prep – auto-sync, silence removal, chapter segmentation

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About Selects

Selects by Cutback is an AI-powered video editing tool designed to streamline the assembly cut editing process/video editing prep phase. It scans your raw footage so that you don't have to, auto-syncs video and audio, segments footage into chapters by topic, removes silences, and eliminates filler words, leaving you with a clean, structured sequence. Perfect for professional video editors, podcasters, creators, and creative professionals who want to save hours in the prep stage of editing without sacrificing control or quality.

How to Use

  1. Upload your raw video footage into Selects.
  2. Selects will scan your footage (audio and visual), segment it into chapters, and create a transcript with scene annotations.
  3. Create your stringout/assembly cut by choosing the clips you want to keep.
  4. Remove silences and cut filler words.
  5. Export or hand off to your editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro).
  6. Continue fine-tuning a ready-to-edit timeline with multiple sequences

Key Features

  • Automated video file management
  • Video and audio auto-sync (including multi-cam)
  • Multi-cam speaker detection and automated camera switching
  • Silence removal & cut filler words
  • Handoff to NLEs (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro)

Use Cases

  • Interview video editing
  • Podcast video editing
  • Short-form video clipping or content repurposing for social media
  • Video culling
  • Creating highlight reels from livestreams (gaming, sports, etc.)

Key Features

Automated video file management
Video and audio auto-sync (including multi-cam)
Multi-cam speaker detection and automated camera switching
Silence removal & cut filler words
Handoff to NLEs (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro)

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Significantly reduces time spent on assembly cut and video prep
  • Automatically syncs multi-cam footage and audio
  • Removes silences and filler words intelligently
  • Segments raw footage into chapters by topic for easy navigation
  • Exports directly to major NLEs like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro
Cons
  • Pricing not publicly listed – requires contacting sales
  • May require familiarity with NLEs for optimal handoff workflow
  • Limited to prep and assembly cut – actual creative editing still done in external software

Best For

Interview video editingPodcast video editingShort-form video clipping or content repurposing for social mediaVideo cullingCreating highlight reels from livestreams (gaming, sports, etc.)

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FAQ

What is Selects?
Selects is an AI video editing tool by Cutback that automates the assembly cut and editing prep phase. It scans raw footage, auto-syncs audio/video, removes silences and filler words, and segments content into chapters for easy editing.
How does Selects handle multi-cam footage?
Selects supports multi-cam auto-sync, speaker detection, and automated camera switching, making it easier to manage and edit footage from multiple cameras.
Can I export my edited timeline to professional editing software?
Yes, Selects allows you to hand off your project to NLEs like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro for further fine-tuning.
What types of videos is Selects best suited for?
Selects is ideal for interviews, podcasts, multi-camera events, livestream highlights, and any content that requires efficient assembly cut editing with multiple clips or speakers.