shikomi (仕込み) means preparation — the essential groundwork before the creative act. In filmmaking, it is the hours of organizing, reviewing, and structuring footage before a single cut is made. We named ourselves after this invisible labor because that is exactly what we automate.
AI handles the tedious prep work so editors can focus on what matters — storytelling, rhythm, emotion. We believe the hours spent logging footage, scrubbing timelines, and building rough cuts should not be the bottleneck of creative work.
The best tools disappear into your workflow. No learning curve. No disruption. Just your edit, faster. shikomi.ai works inside your existing editing environment — analyzing your footage, generating structured edit suggestions, and building sequences you can immediately refine.
Not a replacement for human creativity. A tireless assistant that prepares everything you need. The final cut is always yours.