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Edits (also called montages or editorial sequences) are the assembled cuts of your production. Kitsu helps you track edit versions, revisions, and the approval process for each cut.

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What are Edits?

Edits represent assembled sequences of shots:
  • Rough cuts: Initial assembly of footage
  • Fine cuts: Refined edits with timing and pacing
  • Final cuts: Approved versions ready for delivery
  • Revisions: Different versions based on feedback
  • Reels: Specific sections or acts of the production
Each edit goes through review tasks (Editorial, Sound Edit, Color Grading, etc.) before being marked as approved.

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The Edits Page

The Edits page displays all editorial sequences in the current production, organized by episode or reel.

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Search and Filtering

Use the search bar to find edits quickly: 
e01 edit=wip
This searches for episode 1 edits with editing tasks in “WIP” status. Advanced Filtering:
  • Filter by episode: e01 or e02
  • Filter by task status: edit=wip or color=approved
  • Search by name: Simply type the edit name
  • Combine filters: e01 edit=wip sound=todo
Click the Filter button to use the visual filter builder for complex queries.

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Department View

Filter edits by department to see only tasks relevant to your team:
  • Select a department from the dropdown
  • Choose All Departments to see all tasks
  • Choose My Departments to see only your assigned departments

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Creating Edits

1

Navigate to Edits

Go to the Edits page from the main navigation
2

Click Add Edit

Click the + Edit button in the header
3

Fill in Details

Enter edit information:
  • Name: Unique edit identifier (e.g., “E01_Cut_001”)
  • Episode: Associate with an episode (for TV shows)
  • Description: Brief description of the edit
  • Frame range: Start and end frames or timecode
4

Create

Click Create to add the edit to your production
Tasks are automatically created based on your production’s task types for the Edit entity type.

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Edit Properties

Each edit has:
  • Name: Unique identifier
  • Episode: Parent episode (for TV productions)
  • Description: Purpose or notes about this edit
  • Frame In / Frame Out: Timecode or frame range
  • Duration: Calculated from frame range
  • FPS: Frames per second (inherited from production)
  • Preview: Latest approved or uploaded video preview
  • Tasks: All tasks associated with this edit
  • Data: Custom metadata fields

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Working with Edits

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Viewing Edit Details

Click an edit name to open the detailed view showing:
  • Full task list with status indicators
  • Preview player for uploaded cuts
  • Comments and feedback history
  • Version history
  • Related entities (shots used in the edit)

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Uploading Edit Previews

1

Open Edit Task

Click on a task (e.g., “Editorial” task) for the edit
2

Upload Video

Upload your edit file:
  • Supported formats: MP4, MOV, WebM
  • Video should match production FPS
  • Include timecode if available
3

Add Comment

Describe what changed in this version
4

Update Status

Change task status to reflect progress (WIP, Waiting for Approval, etc.)

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Comparing Versions

Use the preview player to compare different versions:
  1. Open the edit detail page
  2. Click the Version dropdown in the preview player
  3. Select two versions to compare side-by-side
  4. Use frame-by-frame controls to review changes

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Edit Tasks

Common task types for edits:
  • Editorial: Initial cut assembly
  • Sound Edit: Audio mixing and sound design
  • Music Edit: Music integration
  • Color Grading: Color correction and grading
  • VFX Conform: Integration of VFX shots
  • Online: Final conform and mastering
  • QC: Quality control review
Each task tracks:
  • Status (TODO, WIP, Waiting for Approval, Approved)
  • Assignees (editors, colorists, sound designers)
  • Time spent
  • Preview files (edit versions)
  • Comments and annotations

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CSV Import/Export

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Importing Edits

Import multiple edits from a spreadsheet:
  1. Click Import button
  2. Download the CSV template
  3. Fill in edit details (Name, Episode, Frame In, Frame Out, Description)
  4. Upload the completed CSV
  5. Review and confirm import

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Exporting Edits

Export edit data for reports or external tools:
  1. Click Export button
  2. Choose export format (CSV or spreadsheet)
  3. Select columns to include
  4. Download the file

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Best Practices

Use a clear naming convention for edits:
  • Include episode/reel number: E01_Cut_001
  • Add version numbers: E01_Final_v3
  • Indicate type: E01_Rough_Cut, E01_Fine_Cut
Maintain clear version history:
  • Upload each significant revision
  • Add descriptive comments for each version
  • Use task status to indicate progress
  • Keep previous versions for reference
Ensure accurate timecode information:
  • Match production FPS
  • Include frame ranges for all edits
  • Update durations when edits change
  • Use consistent timecode format

Shots

Manage individual shots used in edits

Tasks

Track editorial and post-production tasks

Playlists

Create playlists for editorial review sessions

Reviews

Learn about the review and approval workflow

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