Jaycut
Encyclopedia
JayCut is an internet
based video editing software
tool that along with competitors Jumpcut.com
, Motionbox and Eyespot were the first to offer this Web 2.0 feature pioneered by FORscene
, later also added by YouTube
through Adobe
. Visitors edit directly in the web browser without downloading application software
.
in Stockholm. In December 2006 a primitive public alpha was launched and the site started getting press coverage, for example being elected the 5th hottest IT startup by Internetworld
. In June 2007 the public beta of JayCut was launched in two languages (English and Swedish), followed by Spanish November and Polish in January 2008. Since June 2007 the site has undergone massive changes focused on developing the editing functionality and group collaboration.
, all offering video editing online but based on very different technologies. Other competitors that entered later are Flektor
and Motionbox. All of these competitors have since shut down or been acquired.
The main difference is related to the technology, where JayCut allows download of the edited videos.
In July 2011, Jaycut was acquired by Research in Motion
aspect ratio.
and Emprendedores, as well as in several local Swedish newspapers.
Two reviews were also made in Read/Write Web and Lifegoggles. Recently, IDG
interviewed CEO Jonas Hombert regarding the news that Oprah Winfrey made use of the platform.
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
based video editing software
Video editing software
Video editing software, is application software which handles the post-production video editing of digital video sequences on a computer non-linear editing systems...
tool that along with competitors Jumpcut.com
Jumpcut.com
Jumpcut.com was a website that provided free video editing and hosting services. The website was launched as a private alpha in January 2006 and as a public beta on 4 April 2006. In October 2006 Jumpcut was purchased by Yahoo...
, Motionbox and Eyespot were the first to offer this Web 2.0 feature pioneered by FORscene
FORscene
FORscene is an integrated internet video platform, video editing software, covering non linear editing and publishing for broadcast, web and mobile....
, later also added by YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
through Adobe
Adobe
Adobe is a natural building material made from sand, clay, water, and some kind of fibrous or organic material , which the builders shape into bricks using frames and dry in the sun. Adobe buildings are similar to cob and mudbrick buildings. Adobe structures are extremely durable, and account for...
. Visitors edit directly in the web browser without downloading application software
Application software
Application software, also known as an application or an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with...
.
History
Development of the JayCut technology started Q1 2006 by a few Swedish students at the Royal Institute of TechnologyRoyal Institute of Technology
The Royal Institute of Technology is a university in Stockholm, Sweden. KTH was founded in 1827 as Sweden's first polytechnic and is one of Scandinavia's largest institutions of higher education in technology. KTH accounts for one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education...
in Stockholm. In December 2006 a primitive public alpha was launched and the site started getting press coverage, for example being elected the 5th hottest IT startup by Internetworld
Internetworld
Internetworld is a Swedish magazine that focuses on the Internet and business surrounding it. It is published by IDG. Internetworld has since 1997 annually ranked Sweden's 100 best websites, this list is the most respected website ranking in Sweden....
. In June 2007 the public beta of JayCut was launched in two languages (English and Swedish), followed by Spanish November and Polish in January 2008. Since June 2007 the site has undergone massive changes focused on developing the editing functionality and group collaboration.
Competition
JayCut's original competitors were Eyespot and Jumpcut.comJumpcut.com
Jumpcut.com was a website that provided free video editing and hosting services. The website was launched as a private alpha in January 2006 and as a public beta on 4 April 2006. In October 2006 Jumpcut was purchased by Yahoo...
, all offering video editing online but based on very different technologies. Other competitors that entered later are Flektor
Flektor
Flektor was a web application that allowed users the ability to create and “mashup” their own content and share it via email, on social networking websites MySpace, Facebook, Blogger, Digg, eBay or on personal blogs. The company’s website launched on April 2, 2007 and over 40,000 people began...
and Motionbox. All of these competitors have since shut down or been acquired.
The main difference is related to the technology, where JayCut allows download of the edited videos.
In July 2011, Jaycut was acquired by Research in Motion
Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited or RIM is a Canadian multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada that designs, manufactures and markets wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market...
Publish/Download output
JayCut allows users to download their videos to their Personal Computer or Mobile Phone, or publish their videos on video-sharing websites, like YouTube. User-made JayCut videos have a 4:3 fullscreen aspect ratio, however, the videos don't carry a 16:9 widescreenWidescreen
Widescreen images are a variety of aspect ratios used in film, television and computer screens. In film, a widescreen film is any film image with a width-to-height aspect ratio greater than the standard 1.37:1 Academy aspect ratio provided by 35mm film....
aspect ratio.
Press coverage
JayCut has been featured internationally in BusinessWeekBusinessWeek
Bloomberg Businessweek, commonly and formerly known as BusinessWeek, is a weekly business magazine published by Bloomberg L.P. It is currently headquartered in New York City.- History :...
and Emprendedores, as well as in several local Swedish newspapers.
Two reviews were also made in Read/Write Web and Lifegoggles. Recently, IDG
IDG
International Data Group is a technology media, research, event management, and venture capital organization.IDG evolved from International Data Corporation which was formed in 1964 in Newtonville, Massachusetts, by Patrick Joseph McGovern and a friend, Fred Kirch...
interviewed CEO Jonas Hombert regarding the news that Oprah Winfrey made use of the platform.