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HandySaw DS: Professional video scene detection
Process massive video archives quickly. HandySaw DS analyzes your raw footage to find every camera cut automatically. You get a fully organized clip layout ready for immediate import into Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Sony Vegas.
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Key features
Optical scene detection
Advanced frame-by-frame analysis finds cuts based on visual changes. The algorithm successfully processes challenging material with low light and sudden exposure shifts.
DV date of shooting
The engine extracts original camera timestamps directly from DV files. Every single start and stop of your camera translates into an absolutely precise cut point.
Manual Trimmer
The built-in editing interface lets you review the generated clip sequence. You can adjust boundaries frame by frame and rename scenes easily. Keyboard shortcuts accelerate this workflow significantly.
Plugin-based output
Export your timeline data using customizable VBScript and JavaScript extensions. Default presets cover Final Cut XML, standard EDL formats, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve templates.
Batch mode + CLI
Process entire directories of video files overnight using the automated queue. System administrators can hook the tool into existing studio pipelines via the comprehensive command-line interface.
FFmpeg splitting
Save your detected scenes as independent media files. You can process virtually any modern container format.
Exports to your NLE
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