What's a good aftermarket mouse to use for FCP or FCE on iMac? at DVinfo.net

Gilbert Labossiere · November 27th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Hi. I recently got the iMac and the mouse is not very good for video editing. Anyone know of a better mouse which will give me more control?

Thanks for any information.

William Hohauser · November 27th, 2006, 06:41 PM

The Mighty Mouse is not bad at all. The trackball allows scrolling thru timelines with ease. The buttons are programable with the trackball also functioning as a button. The side squeeze buttons are a pain to use a lot although.

Kensington makes some decent multibutton mice. Wacom includes multi-button cordless mice with their tablets. I used these until I replaced the Wacom mice with the Mighty Mouse.

You might find some of the specialty controllers for video more of a help then a special mouse. Contour Design, http://www.contourdesign.com/, makes some interesting devices.

Cody Lucido · November 27th, 2006, 07:24 PM

I love my Logitech MX Laser mouse. It is wireless with a charger

Glenn Davidson · November 27th, 2006, 07:29 PM

On both of my 'Mighty Mice' the micro ball get gummed up and will not scroll. It has to be cleaned every so often to keep it working. Judging from related problems reported on the forums, there seems to be a design problem. Besides that, the Mighty is great. I love being able to navigate the timeline with one finger.

Boyd Ostroff · November 27th, 2006, 07:49 PM

Get one of the WACOM graphics tablets, they include a cordless 3 button mouse with scroll wheel. But the pressure/position sensitive pen and tablet will turn Photoshop into a completely different program for you.

William Hohauser · November 27th, 2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Davidson

On both of my 'Mighty Mice' the micro ball get gummed up and will not scroll. It has to be cleaned every so often to keep it working. Judging from related problems reported on the forums, there seems to be a design problem. Besides that, the Mighty is great. I love being able to navigate the timeline with one finger.

That is true however all trackballs will get gummed up at some point. The gentle cleaning recommended by Apple seems to work fine.

Patrick Pike · November 27th, 2006, 08:05 PM

I still love my Kensington Studio Mouse. Three buttons, scroll pad, and great software.

Glenn Davidson · November 27th, 2006, 08:11 PM

Croissants and editing=disaster.

Gilbert Labossiere · November 27th, 2006, 10:00 PM

Thanks a lot everyone!

November 27th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#1
Gilbert Labossiere Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 59	What's a good aftermarket mouse to use for FCP or FCE on iMac? Hi. I recently got the iMac and the mouse is not very good for video editing. Anyone know of a better mouse which will give me more control? Thanks for any information.

November 27th, 2006, 06:41 PM	#2
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	The Mighty Mouse is not bad at all. The trackball allows scrolling thru timelines with ease. The buttons are programable with the trackball also functioning as a button. The side squeeze buttons are a pain to use a lot although. Kensington makes some decent multibutton mice. Wacom includes multi-button cordless mice with their tablets. I used these until I replaced the Wacom mice with the Mighty Mouse. You might find some of the specialty controllers for video more of a help then a special mouse. Contour Design, http://www.contourdesign.com/, makes some interesting devices. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

November 27th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#3
Cody Lucido Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 206	I love my Logitech MX Laser mouse. It is wireless with a charger __________________ www.CodemanStudios.com

November 27th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#4
Glenn Davidson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada City, California Posts: 499	On both of my 'Mighty Mice' the micro ball get gummed up and will not scroll. It has to be cleaned every so often to keep it working. Judging from related problems reported on the forums, there seems to be a design problem. Besides that, the Mighty is great. I love being able to navigate the timeline with one finger.

November 27th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Get one of the WACOM graphics tablets, they include a cordless 3 button mouse with scroll wheel. But the pressure/position sensitive pen and tablet will turn Photoshop into a completely different program for you.

November 27th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#7
Patrick Pike Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mariposa, CA Posts: 200	I still love my Kensington Studio Mouse. Three buttons, scroll pad, and great software.

November 27th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#8
Glenn Davidson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada City, California Posts: 499	Croissants and editing=disaster.

November 27th, 2006, 10:00 PM	#9
Gilbert Labossiere Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 59	Thanks a lot everyone!