Cutback

San Francisco, California, USA · ≈25 employees · cutback.video

Cutback is an AI-powered video editing company that focuses on automating repetitive post-production tasks. This allows editors, creators, studios, and freelancers to concentrate on storytelling while significantly reducing editing time by up to 90%. The company was founded by a team of experienced professionals from leading tech firms and global AI labs, led by CEO Tom Kim, who emphasizes intuitive editing. Cutback offers two main products designed for long-form video content. Cutback Selects is an AI video trimmer that automates footage preparation, featuring multi-cam syncing, smart organization, and precision cuts. The Premiere Assistant plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro automates various editing tasks, including subtitle generation and intelligent gap removal, while enabling chat-based editing through natural language prompts. These tools enhance productivity and streamline workflows for a wide range of users, including professional editors and content creators.