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Cut Notes

Stop looking down to write. Log frame-accurate feedback with a single tap and export markers directly into Premiere Pro, Avid, and Final Cut Pro.

Key Figures

Downloads

22K+

User Rating

4.2/5

Total Ratings

Publisher

Digital Rebellion, LLC

Streamline Your Post-Production Workflow

Cut Notes bridges the gap between viewing and editing, allowing you to take frame-accurate notes on your iPad that sync instantly with your professional editing suite.

Frame-Accurate Sync

Connect directly to Premiere Pro, Avid, or FCPX. Your notes are automatically timestamped to the exact frame of your edit without manual timecode entry.

Instant One-Tap Logging

Stay focused on the screen with customizable preset buttons. Log common issues like 'Great Take' or 'Fix Audio' with a single tap, keeping your eyes on the cut.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cut Notes

What is Cut Notes?

Cut Notes is an iPad note-taking app for post-production professionals. It enables users to take notes quickly using preset buttons, all synchronized to the timecode of their editing application.

Does Cut Notes play video content?

No, Cut Notes does not play video content. It functions strictly as a companion app, designed to synchronize with an external video source or editing application for note-taking purposes.

Which editing software does Cut Notes support for timecode sync?

Cut Notes supports timecode synchronization with Kollaborate, Final Cut Pro (6/7/X), Adobe Premiere Pro (CS 6.0.2/CC), Avid Media Composer/Symphony, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, and any app supporting MIDI timecode.

How does Cut Notes allow for quick note entry?

Cut Notes allows quick note entry through its notekeys. Tapping a notekey instantly adds the note at the current timecode position. Users can organize notes by creating custom notekey sets.

Is manual note entry available in Cut Notes?

Yes, manual note entry is available in Cut Notes. Users can type custom notes in the provided text box. The app inserts the note at the time the user begins typing, eliminating the need to rush.

What export options are available for notes from Cut Notes?

Cut Notes exports notes to Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, and Pro Tools. For Pro Tools, export requires the third-party application EdiMarker, which is separate.

Does Cut Notes offer cloud integration features?

Yes, Cut Notes integrates with the Kollaborate cloud platform. This integration enables note sharing with colleagues, collaborative note-taking sessions, timecode sync from a web browser, and remote playback control.

Can users customize the notekey buttons in Cut Notes?

Yes, users can customize the notekey buttons in Cut Notes. The app allows modifying existing notekeys, creating new notekey sets, and assigning distinct color codes to the individual keys.

Who is the target user for the Cut Notes app?

Cut Notes is designed for post-production professionals, including studios and freelancers. It serves as a dedicated iPad note-taking tool to streamline workflows in film and video editing.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Cut Notes - Cut Notes iPad app interface showing a timecode display and custom note shortcut keys for video editing — Cut Notes iPad app interface showing a timecode display and custom note shortcut keys for video editing

Cut Notes - Interface of the Cut Notes app on an iPad showing a list of time-stamped video editing notes and transport controls. — Interface of the Cut Notes app on an iPad showing a list of time-stamped video editing notes and transport controls.

Description

Cut Notes is an iPad note-taking app for post production professionals. Take notes on the fly using quick preset buttons, all synced to the timecode of your editing application. Used worldwide by studios and freelancers alike, Cut Notes allows you to focus on the cut instead of looking down to write. Cut Notes is integrated with the Kollaborate cloud workflow platform which allows you to easily share notes with colleagues and clients, as well as having collaborative note-taking sessions. Note: Cut Notes does not play video and is designed as a companion app synchronized to another video source. If you're looking for a video player that will allow you to take notes, please see our other product, CinePlay: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cineplay/id561280759?mt=8 TIMECODE Sync timecode from Kollaborate, Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CS 6.0.2 for Mac, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer / Symphony for Mac, Adobe Audition and Pro Tools. Additionally, Cut Notes should be able to sync to any app that supports MIDI timecode. NOTE KEYS With a single tap of a notekey, the note is added instantly at the current timecode position. Create notekey sets for different tasks such as editing and mixing. MANUAL ENTRY Create a custom note at any time with the text box above the notekeys. Cut Notes will insert the note at the moment you first began typing so there’s no need to rush. CUSTOMIZE Change any notekey, create notekey sets and color code the keys. CLOUD INTEGRATION Make notes on your Kollaborate videos and sync them instantly to the cloud. Sync timecode directly from your web browser and remotely control playback. View comments by colleagues instantly and take part in collaborative note-taking sessions. EXPORT Cut Notes can export notes to Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools (via the third-party application EdiMarker). Importing a Marker List into Final Cut Pro 7 or FCPX requires the free Cut Notes Marker Import utility for macOS available at http://www.digitalrebellion.com/cutnotes. "Cut Notes is a perfect example of how an iPad can supplement production & post production workflows." - Craig Bergonzoni, Editor/Producer "I'm really happy with the software… I'd feel comfortable using Cut Notes in a screening with executives." - Chris Chris Losnegard, Story Producer See the user manual to find out how to sync to various applications. For Support please visit http://www.digitalrebellion.com/support/cutnotes.