A nonprofit organization building free, open-source creative software for everyone.
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CutWire Studios is a nonprofit software organization. We build professional-grade creative tools with interfaces so intuitive that beginners feel confident from day one — while giving experts the depth and performance they demand.
Powerful technology shouldn't require a steep learning curve, a subscription, or a closed ecosystem. Our tools are free, open source, and released under GPLv3 so schools, communities, and creators can trust and extend what they run live.
- Access over lock-in — creative tools should be free to use, study, and improve
- Clarity over complexity — professional power without the manual
- Calm under pressure — interfaces built for operators running real shows and events
- Open foundations — Qt, FFmpeg, and GPLv3 so communities can depend on the stack
Trigger. Mix. Create. Live.
A beginner-friendly live media trigger and overlay tool built with Qt 6, FFmpeg, and OpenGL. Wire sources through a node graph, remove backgrounds live with AI, and crossfade decks — perfect for school events, small concerts, and sports.
| Platforms | macOS · Windows · Linux |
| License | GPLv3 |
| Docs | docs.cutwire.org/prism |
Highlights
- Node graph canvas — Input → Process → Layer → A/B Select → Output
- Live A/B deck mixing with crossfades, wipes, slides, and 3D transitions
- AI background removal via ONNX Runtime
- Phone camera over WebRTC, GLSL shaders, HTML overlays, NDI & OBS integration
| Project | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prism | Public | Live media trigger & overlay tool |
| CutWire-Docs | Public | Documentation for CutWire software |
| Drift | In development | Beginner-friendly desktop video editor |
| Audience | How CutWire helps |
|---|---|
| Schools & education | Instant highlight reels and overlays for assemblies, sports, and campus events |
| Small venues & concerts | Audio-reactive visuals and graphics without a steep learning curve |
| Community media | Free, open tools for sports broadcasts, theater, and local productions |
| Creators & VJs | A dark, operator-first interface with panic controls when it matters |
CutWire Studios is nonprofit and community-driven. Ways to help:
- Use and share — run Prism at your next event
- Report issues — bugs and ideas make the tools better for everyone
- Contribute — patches, translations, docs, and packaging are welcome
- Star & follow — help others discover free creative software
| Website | cutwire.org |
| Docs | docs.cutwire.org |
| Prism | github.com/CutWire-Studios/Prism |
| Location | Sri Lanka |
