Selects is a desktop application that uses AI to turn hours of raw footage into a structured, editable rough cut in minutes. It syncs multi-cam, breaks content into topics, and exports native project files to Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
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What Selects does
You shot 10 hours of interview footage across four cameras. Now you need to find the best moments, sync everything, and build a rough cut before the actual editing even starts. That prep work can take longer than the creative edit itself.
Selects handles that entire phase. Drop your footage into the app, and AI takes over: it syncs your cameras, transcribes every word, identifies speakers, breaks the content into topics, and assembles a rough cut you can refine. When you are done, export a native project file and pick up right where you left off in your NLE.
Who Selects is built for
Selects is designed for professional editors who work with long-form, multi-camera footage. The tool delivers the most value when:
Your final edit is significantly shorter than the raw footage
You did not shoot the footage yourself, and need to learn the content quickly
You are working under tight deadlines with multiple projects
This makes Selects a strong fit for documentary production teams, video production agencies, freelance editors handling client projects, and broadcast or studio post-production teams.
Selects works best with footage that is conversation or dialogue-driven. It is most commonly used for:
Interviews
Podcasts
Talking head videos
Educational and corporate content
Core capabilities at a glance
Multi-cam sync Automatically align up to 10+ camera angles using audio fingerprinting. No timecode or slate required.
AI-powered analysis Selects transcribes your footage with word-level accuracy (within 9ms), identifies speakers, and detects topics and subtopics across your content.
Select the best audio Automatically identifies and prioritizes the clearest audio take when multiple audio tracks are present.
Different ways to start your edit Choose an edit direction that fits your workflow:
AI prompt: Describe your edit direction with a prompt, and AI builds a labeled sequence by topic
Script: Paste a script, and AI organizes the edit to match it
Manual: Build your edit yourself using the topic breakdown
Text-based editing Edit your video by editing the transcript. Select, cut, and rearrange content at the word level, just like working in a text document.
AI cleanup tools Remove silence, cut filler words (hesitations, hedging, repetitions), and apply automatic camera switching by speaker in one click.
Search your footage Find any moment instantly with natural language search across your transcript and footage.
Native NLE export Export as a .prproj file for Premiere, FCPXML for Final Cut Pro, or XML for DaVinci Resolve. Your clips, tracks, and markers transfer as a native sequence.
Remove Retakes Automatically removes retakes to streamline editing workflows.
Create Short-Form Clips Facilitates the creation of short-form content for social media or other platforms.
What is Selects’s role in your editing workflow?
Selects is not a replacement for your NLE. It is the layer that sits before your editor, handling the time-intensive prep work so you can focus on the creative decisions that actually matter. Think of it as an assistant editor who watches all the footage, organizes everything, and hands you a structured timeline ready for fine editing.
Getting started
Ready to try it? Head to the [Quick Start guide] to go from raw footage to your first AI-generated rough cut in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need internet access to use Selects?
Yes, an internet connection is required for Selects to function properly. The AI features and server-based processing depend on cloud connectivity to deliver real-time responses and updates.
Is my footage secure during processing?
Yes. Your files are processed in secure environments and deleted automatically after completion according to Cutback's privacy policy.
Can I use Selects without Premiere Pro?
Yes. Selects works as a standalone app and supports exports to Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.