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Advanced video cuts detection

Automatic Take & Scene Detection
Analyze every cut in your video. Create separate Take and Scene cut tracks and Markers.
Match Frame & Audio Sync
Synchronize original production sound. Access every audio channel with ease.
Compare Picture Versions
Load 2 videos or EDLs to instantly identify modified, moved, deleted and added shots with color coding.
Powerful DAW Integration
Generate AAF or Pro Tools PTX sessions to best match your workflow.

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Cut-it 2
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Overview

CUT-IT 2 is an app for post-production professionals who need to detect cuts and synchronize audio automatically.

Import a video file or EDL, and CUT-IT 2 instantly detects all the cuts in your film. It can read Scene and Take burn-in data from the picture to create dedicated Cut Tracks and Pro Tools markers.

CUT-IT 2 adds a heavily requested feature : synchronizing production sound to the edit. CUT-IT 2 will search your dailies folder and build a session with mixed or Iso tracks perfectly in sync with the picture.

Working with different versions of a film? CUT-IT 2’s Compare mode lets you load 2 edits to instantly visualize what has changed, using color coding to indicate the types of modifications.

Spend less time preparing and more time cutting sound to picture.

How CUT-IT 2 works

DETECT CUTS

Drag and drop a video file or EDL into CUT-IT 2 and it will identify every cut.

If burn-in data is available, Scene and Take names will be detected and production sound can be synchronized to the edit.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SESSION

Generate an AAF or Pro Tools PTX session and let CUT-IT 2 automatically find the video start offset or set it yourself.

For both Takes and Scenes, you have the option to create dedicated Cut and Marker Tracks (in one of the 5 available marker tracks in Pro Tools) with custom colors.

Cut Tracks can contain empty audio files, group clips, MIDI clips, video audio or syncronized audio.

SYNCHRONIZE PRODUCTION SOUND

By analyzing burn-in data directly in the video file or information in the EDL, CUT-IT 2 generates a fully synchronized Pro Tools session.

Choose wether you want to work with the Mixdowns or Iso Tracks. Each shot will be matched with its original audio, so you can start editing with a clean slate!

COMPARE EDITS

Need to check what changed between 2 picture versions?

Load 2 videos or EDLs and CUT-IT 2 will analyze every difference that matters so you can adapt your sound edit as efficiently as possible.

CUT-IT 2’s Compare Mode creates 2 Cut Tracks and color codes modified, moved, deleted and added shots.

In Depth

Drag and drop area

Drag and drop a video file or EDL into CUT-IT 2, or click to browse and select a file.

Export Settings

• Export : choose the format you want to export to (AAF or PTX file)

• Video Start Offset : Enter a timecode value to indicate where the video starts in your session

• Frame Rate : Leave this set to AUTO by default. CUT-IT 2 automatically detects the frame rate of your video and exports a file using the matching frame rate. You can also manually select a specific frame rate if needed.

Cut - Compare

Click this button to start the export. CUT-IT 2 generates an AAF or PTX containing a cut track showing shot changes and/or a cut track showing scene changes, depending on your settings.

Video Track

Use the handles on either side of the video preview to set the IN and OUT timecodes. This allows you to analyze only a specific portion of the video. By default, the entire video is analyzed.

Takes

Choose what the TAKES Cut Track should contain (empty audio clips, MIDI clips, group clips, synchronized production sound, user audio, video audio)

Scenes

Choose what the SCENES Cut Track should contain (empty audio clips, MIDI clips, group clips)

CUT-IT 2 is a standalone application for macOS and Windows.
Size : 514 MB (Apple Silicon), 638 (Intel), 480 MB (Windows).
CUT-IT 2 requires a free iLok account. What is iLok?

What is iLok?

All HAL Audio plug-ins and software use iLok for copy protection.

iLok is a fast and free third-party license management system that allow users to store their product activations on an iLok dongle, iLok Cloud or on their computer.

To begin using your plug-in or software, simply activate your product license using the free iLok License Manager software that you can download on ilok.com. In iLok Licence Manager, go to Licences > Redeem Activation Code, and then enter your activation code. You can now start using you product!

macOS 13.0 or higher (Intel / Apple Silicon) (64-bit).
Windows 7 or higher (64-bit).
iLok 2 or higher (dongle, computer or cloud protection).

CUT-IT 2