Cut Tool in CaseGuard Studio

Overview & Common Use Case

The Cut Tool in CaseGuard Studio allows you to remove unwanted segments and keep only the part of the video you need.

In this KB, we’ll walk through the Cut Tool and the different methods available for selecting and cutting video segments, helping you reduce editing time and streamline your workflow.

What the Cut Tool Does

The Cut Tool removes user-defined segments from a video and keeps only the selected portion. All other footage outside the cut range is permanently removed from the project timeline.

Note: The Drop Segment tool has been removed. All segment removal is now handled through the Cut Tool.

How to Use the Cut Tool in CaseGuard Studio

Step 1: Add Media to Your Project

• Upload a video to your CaseGuard Studio project.

• Once the video loads, select it on the timeline.

Step 2: Open Video Tools

• From the left-hand toolbar, click Video Tools.

• Select Cut Segment from the dropdown menu.

  

Step 3: Define the Segment You Want to Keep

The Tool Properties Panel will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can define the segment to cut using any of the following methods:

Method 1: Manually Enter Start and End Times

• Enter the exact Start Time and End Time for the portion of the video you want to keep.

• Click Cut Segment.

📸 [Image Placeholder – Start and End time fields]

 

Method 2: Capture Start and End While Playing

• Play the video.

• Click Capture Start Time at the beginning of the desired segment.

• Click Capture End Time at the end of the segment.

• Click Cut Segment.

📸 [Image Placeholder – Capture Start / Capture End buttons]

   

Method 3: Press & Hold Selection

• Play the video.

• Click and hold the Press & Hold icon while the desired segment plays.

• Release once the segment is complete.

• Click Cut Segment.

📸 [Image Placeholder – Press & Hold selection in use]

 

Method 4: Highlight in the Audio Waveform

• Left-click and drag directly on the audio waveform to highlight the portion of the video you want to keep.

• Click Cut Segment.

📸 [Image Placeholder – Audio waveform selection]

 

Exporting Your Video

Once you’ve reviewed the cut video:

• Click Export from the Shortcuts Bar, or

• Select Export from the Task List Panel

Your exported file will contain only the retained segment of the original video.

Conclusion

The Cut Tool in CaseGuard Studio simplifies video editing by allowing investigators to remove unwanted footage and retain only what matters. With the removal of the Drop Segment tool, all segment trimming is now handled through this streamlined Cut workflow.

By cutting footage early, you can reduce redaction workload, shorten export times, and focus on relevant evidence more efficiently.

If you need assistance using the Cut Tool or any other CaseGuard feature, our support team is here to help.

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