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AutoCut Studio detailed guide

This guide separates what AutoCut Studio can organise automatically from the decisions an editor still makes. Analysis provides a starting point; the result is reviewed and refined on the actual timeline before export.

From imported footage to final export review

  1. Step 1

    Prepare media and destinations

    Import the video and audio, choose a save location, and confirm the required BGM, narration, and caption setup. A project is created while the source media remains unchanged.

  2. Step 2

    Collect review candidates through analysis

    Analyse silence, transcription, caption candidates, audio level, and picture quality to organise the places that need editorial judgment. Analysis is the start of editing, not the finished edit.

  3. Step 3

    Make human decisions on the timeline

    Review cuts, order, captions, B-roll, BGM, narration, colour, and effects against the preview. Switch between Standard Editing, Dual Monitor, and Timeline Focus according to the task.

  4. Step 4

    Prepare the thumbnail and release material

    Build a thumbnail from candidate frames and, when useful, prepare draft titles or descriptions. Keep the video and its supporting material within the same project.

  5. Step 5

    Review the export

    Confirm format, resolution, captions, audio, and destination before rendering. If a publishing connection is used, also check the destination, visibility, schedule, and content.

Practical use cases

Reduce preparation work for a YouTube edit

Organise silence and caption candidates in longer footage, then retain and refine the right sections on the timeline.

Create a short vertical version

Keep the original edit while adjusting a 9:16 composition and checking whether captions and the important subject remain visible.

Finish an explainer with audio and a thumbnail

Prepare narration, BGM, captions, and titles, then build a thumbnail that relates directly to the finished video.

Core editing and capabilities that need extra setup

The core editing flow

These tools support an editor who reviews and controls the result.

  • Media import and a non-destructive timeline
  • Manual adjustment of cuts, captions, audio, and picture
  • Four task-specific workspaces
  • Thumbnail design and export review

Capabilities configured separately

Requirements vary with the local environment and connected service.

  • Python 3.10 or later and FFmpeg for the development version
  • Models, APIs, and network access for AI analysis
  • A supported engine for speech synthesis
  • Authentication and permission for YouTube or social publishing

Capabilities and requirements

What changes with this product

Shorten the preparation work.

Silence detection, transcription, caption candidates, quality checks, and thumbnail candidates organise the material first, so editing can begin at the places that need judgment.

Review automated decisions on a real timeline.

Run analysis before rendering, restore sections that should stay, and adjust the non-destructive timeline without changing the original footage. The same edit data can be refined and rendered again.

Keep the video and its release materials together.

Captions, BGM, narration, effects, vertical versions, thumbnails, titles, and description drafts can be prepared in one flow. Publishing connections remain subject to account setup and final review.

The full capability set

Analysis and editing foundation.

Turn footage into a set of editable decisions and review points.

  • Silence detection with configurable margins.
  • Transcription, caption candidates, and low-confidence checks.
  • Audio, noise, brightness, and picture-quality diagnostics.
  • A non-destructive timeline with Undo and Redo.

Four workspaces.

Keep the same project while changing the screen density for the current task.

  • Standard Editing for assets, preview, inspector, and timeline.
  • Dual Monitor for source-to-edit comparison.
  • Timeline Focus for a larger multi-track view.
  • Thumbnail Design for frames, text, shapes, and layers.

Captions, audio, and visual treatment.

Handle both information clarity and the character of the finished video.

  • SRT and ASS captions, title position, and display animation.
  • Built-in or personal BGM with voice-aware ducking.
  • Narration recording and speech through supported local engines.
  • Colour treatment, noise reduction, visual effects, and 9:16 output.

Thumbnails, output, and publishing preparation.

Review the video and its supporting materials before release.

  • Thumbnail ratios for YouTube, Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Video, captions, chapters, HTML report, metadata, and timeline data.
  • Draft titles, descriptions, tags, and social copy.
  • Publishing drafts and pre-release review after account authentication.

Requirements and support

Operating system
Windows. The development version requires Python 3.10 or later and FFmpeg.
Input
Video and audio supported by the configured FFmpeg build. Codec support depends on the local environment and source material.
Main outputs
MP4 video, short version, SRT or ASS captions, PNG or JPEG thumbnails, HTML edit report, metadata, and timeline JSON.
AI options
Built-in AI, LM Studio or Llama, and Claude can be selected. Models, APIs, and network requirements differ by feature.
Publishing
Connections such as YouTube, X, and TikTok require service authentication and permission. A review-first workflow is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Can I correct the automatic edit?

Yes. Analyse first, review cut candidates, then adjust splits, order, captions, audio, and effects on the timeline before rendering again.

Can I edit without AI or an API key?

Yes. Core editing, FFmpeg processing, the timeline, and thumbnail design do not require cloud AI. AI analysis and external services require their own setup.

What can I do with captions and audio?

Create SRT and ASS captions, adjust their position and style, add BGM, record narration, use supported speech engines, and apply voice-aware ducking.

Will it publish automatically?

Only when publishing is configured and that mode is selected. Review the destination, visibility, schedule, and content before any real publication.

What does Public Beta mean?

Features and quality are still being improved. Keep source backups and test long footage or unusual codecs with a short sample first.

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