Guide

Text-based Video Editing

Benefits of using Cutback's Text-based video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro has a built in transcription feature that supports text-based editing, and there are various other tools that provide this feature.

However, there are some limitations that stop editors from using text-based editing frequently.

  • First is the transcription accuracy.

  • Secondly, using multiple editing tools is a hassle.

  • Thirdly, editing tasks are limited to deleting unwanted cuts only.

Cutback solves all three problems by providing the highest accuracy rate for transcription that gets more accurate as you use it. Cut, add zoom, add animated captions, add B-rolls right in the transcript, right in Adobe Premiere Pro.


Getting Started

Step 1. Start Cutback and select 'Auto rough cut' menu (or 'Edit multi-cam' menu)

Step 2. Select which part of the sequence to transcribe.


Step 3. Add unique words like names or abbreviations

Screenshot of transcript keywords in Cutback


Step 4. Click 'View transcript'


Step 5. When the transcription is complete, select words to edit or add effects like zoom, animated captions, B-rolls

Screenshot of caption editing menu in Cutback


Step 6. Use the timeline to adjust the captions in detail

Screenshot of adjusting caption timeline in Cutback


Step 7. Click 'Apply to sequence' to apply edits to the sequence.


Advanced tips

Use keyboard shortcuts to access all functions faster.

Screenshot of keyboard shortcuts in Cutback