---
title: "Best Way to Share Raw Footage With Editors"
author: "Cutsio Team"
date: "2026-05-05"
lastmod: "2026-05-05"
category: "Video Sharing & Delivery"
excerpt: "The best way to share raw footage with editors is to upload to Cutsio, let Visual Intelligence index every file, then use Collections and Share links to give editors organized, searchable access without transferring files."
tags: ["Video Sharing", "Raw Footage", "Visual Intelligence", "Cutsio", "Collections"]
---

## What is the best way to share raw footage with editors?

The best way to share raw footage with editors is to upload to Cutsio, which uses Visual Intelligence to automatically transcribe and index every file, organize into Collections by project or scene, and share via secure links that editors can search and stream without downloading.

Traditional file sharing requires editors to download gigabytes of footage before they can start working. This wastes time and storage. Cutsio lets editors view, search, and select clips from any device without downloading.

## How does Visual Intelligence make shared footage useful immediately?

When footage is uploaded to Cutsio, Visual Intelligence generates transcripts and visual indexes automatically. Editors can start searching for specific moments immediately — by spoken words, visual content, or both — without waiting for downloads or manual logging.

An editor receiving 100 hours of interview footage can search for "budget discussion" and find the exact clips across all interviews in seconds. They can preview each result, mark selects, and request only the needed clips for download or XML export. The share link with password protection ensures only authorized editors can access the footage.

## How do Collections support organized sharing?

Collections group footage by project, scene, or subject before sharing. Instead of sending a folder of randomly named files, you send a Collection that is organized, searchable, and ready for the editor to work with immediately.

## FAQ

### Do editors need a Cutsio account to view shared footage?

No. Editors can view, search, and stream footage through Share links without creating an account.

### Can editors export clips from shared footage?

Editors can mark selects and request XML exports. The final export can be done by the project owner.

### How does Cutsio's Storage pricing work for shared libraries?

Cutsio charges by minutes of footage, not per user. Sharing footage with any number of editors does not increase the cost.

### Is shared footage secure?

Yes. Share links support password protection, expiration dates, and revocable access.

### Can I see when editors have viewed shared footage?

Yes. View tracking shows exactly when each share link was opened and how much was watched.