What happened to the old Kino?
What happened to the old Kino?
Kino started as a desktop app that helped you search and log footage, then send clips to editors like DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.Now Kino is the editor itself—browser-native, collaborative, with AI built in. No desktop app needed.
Can I still send clips to Resolve/Premiere?The integration direction reversed. You now import existing projects from DaVinci, Premiere, or Final Cut into Kino and continue editing there. When you’re done, export to MP4 or MOV.Is Kino a plugin or extension for my NLE?No. Kino is a standalone video editor. You can import timelines from other NLEs, but you edit in Kino—not as an add-on to another app.
| Before | Now |
|---|---|
| Desktop app required | Runs entirely in browser |
| Sent clips TO your NLE | Imports projects FROM your NLE |
| Companion to Resolve/Premiere | Standalone editor |
| Search and logging tool | Full editing + search + logging + motion graphics |
What's the difference between Kino and Frame.io?
What's the difference between Kino and Frame.io?
Frame.io, Wipster, and similar tools are for review and approval—you upload a video, collect feedback, and take that feedback back to your editor.Kino is the editor. You cut, add motion graphics, collaborate in real-time, and export—all in one place. No round-tripping.
| Kino | Frame.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Edit video | Review and approve video |
| Timeline editing | Yes | No |
| AI assistance | Builds rough cuts, finds clips, generates motion graphics | Transcription, comments |
| Collaboration | Real-time editing on same timeline | Async comments and approvals |
| Output | Final export (MP4, MOV) | Links back to your NLE |