FirstCut serves as a web-based narrative editing tool specifically designed for video that emphasizes dialogue. It efficiently transcribes audio from uploaded video clips, pinpoints potential narrative pathways, and creates initial edits categorized into beats, clips, and transcript text. Editors have the flexibility to explore various narrative directions, rearrange beats and clips, eliminate or reinstate dialogue, and seek modifications from an AI assistant through simple language requests. Users can preview their sequences in a browser using video files stored locally, ensuring that only the necessary audio is uploaded for accurate transcription processes. Additionally, FirstCut allows for the export of FCPXML, Final Cut Pro 7 XML, CMX3600 EDL, or OpenTimelineIO sequences, facilitating a seamless transition to editing in software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or Avid Media Composer. This tool is particularly beneficial for projects involving interviews, documentaries, podcasts, lectures, webinars, and any dialogue-driven content where the spoken word is central to storytelling. Furthermore, its intuitive interface encourages collaboration and creativity among editors, making it an essential asset for video production teams.