Definition
A rough cut (also called an assembly edit) is the first assembled version of a video project where clips are placed in approximate sequence according to the intended narrative or structure. It includes the basic flow of content but lacks refined transitions, color grading, audio mixing, and effects. The rough cut stage is typically the most time-consuming part of traditional video editing, as it involves reviewing all footage and making initial in/out point decisions for every clip.
How Loopdesk Uses This
Loopdesk eliminates the most painful part of video editing — creating the rough cut. When you upload your footage, AI generates a rough cut in seconds, not hours. Silence is automatically trimmed, filler words are removed, jump cuts are smoothed, and clips are arranged based on AI's understanding of your content's narrative structure. From this AI-generated first cut, you refine using natural language prompts or direct timeline edits.
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Automated Editing
Software-driven editing workflows that automatically perform tasks like cutting, trimming, transitions, and color matching without manual input.
Timeline Editor
The primary interface in video editing software where clips, audio, transitions, and effects are arranged along a temporal axis.
Jump Cut
An abrupt transition between two sequential shots of the same subject, creating a jarring visual 'jump' in the footage.
Silence Removal
Automatically detecting and removing silent pauses, dead air, and awkward gaps from video and audio recordings.