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Railcut

Railcut

jakeinmotion.com

Track-based clip editing for After Effects — trim, ripple, cut, and move clips without roundtripping to Premiere.

Animation & MotionVideo & Film
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About Railcut

Railcut is an After Effects extension by Jake Bartlett that brings NLE-style track-based editing directly into After Effects. Drag and drop footage from the Project Panel onto a multi-track timeline with video above and audio below. Use familiar editing tools — Select, Blade, Ripple Edit, Rolling Edit, Slip, Slide, and Rate Stretch — with audio waveforms and video thumbnails on every clip.

Customizable keyboard shortcuts include presets for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects. Railcut keeps layers synced live with the active composition, so you can edit and animate in the same app. One-time purchase at $48 with a two-seat license and free updates.

Pricing model: Paid

Features

  • Multi-track timeline in After Effects
  • Ripple, rolling, slip, and slide edits
  • Audio waveforms and video thumbnails
  • Blade tool for quick cuts
  • Keyboard presets for Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut

FAQs

Common questions about Railcut

How much does Railcut cost?
Railcut is a one-time purchase at $48 with a two-seat license and free updates included.
What version of After Effects do I need?
Railcut requires After Effects CC 2021 or later on macOS or Windows.
Can I use my Premiere keyboard shortcuts?
Yes — Railcut includes keyboard shortcut presets for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects.

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