Bella DV versus Contour shuttle pro at DVinfo.net

Jeff Price · July 1st, 2004, 02:50 PM

Originally posted this on the Mac NLE forum but realized this was likely the better spot.

Do any of you have experience with BOTH the Bella DV keyboard with jog shuttle and the Contour shuttle? Which do you like better?

Trying to decide between the two.

Also, do the color editing keys really help speed the workflow up?

Thanks.

Neil Fisher · July 1st, 2004, 03:59 PM

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Darko Flajpan · July 2nd, 2004, 03:41 PM

I use Contour Shuttle, and must say that is worth every penny. It has a little bit different feeling than "real" jog , but hey, look the price! I found it here (Croatia) for about 50$. First thing was to put the paper stickers (which are not supplied) under clear windows on buttons. Then, after few hours of work i reallized that i don't need any markings because you just memorize what's for what.

Dave Frank · July 2nd, 2004, 07:24 PM

I have used both on the same system. It was a system set up by a group who specializes in building NLE's, so why they included two controllers I have no idea. But anyway, the Contour Shuttle Pro is 100x better. On the BellaDV, you don't have the ability to move around the controller as you do on the Shuttle Pro. This is essential for creating a comfortable and efficient work environment. The quality of the parts used on the Shuttle Pro are also much better IMO. Hope this helps.

July 1st, 2004, 02:50 PM	#1
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	Bella DV versus Contour shuttle pro Originally posted this on the Mac NLE forum but realized this was likely the better spot. Do any of you have experience with BOTH the Bella DV keyboard with jog shuttle and the Contour shuttle? Which do you like better? Trying to decide between the two. Also, do the color editing keys really help speed the workflow up? Thanks. __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

July 1st, 2004, 03:59 PM	#2
Neil Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Saskatoon SK Canada Posts: 136	i use the griffin power mate. http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate/ it has something eight programable functions, and a really dope pulsating blue led underneath __________________ neilfisher.com

July 2nd, 2004, 07:24 PM	#4
Dave Frank Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 244	I have used both on the same system. It was a system set up by a group who specializes in building NLE's, so why they included two controllers I have no idea. But anyway, the Contour Shuttle Pro is 100x better. On the BellaDV, you don't have the ability to move around the controller as you do on the Shuttle Pro. This is essential for creating a comfortable and efficient work environment. The quality of the parts used on the Shuttle Pro are also much better IMO. Hope this helps. __________________ http://www.sleeptightmovie.com

July 2nd, 2004, 03:41 PM	#3
Darko Flajpan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bjelovar, Croatia Posts: 153	I use Contour Shuttle, and must say that is worth every penny. It has a little bit different feeling than "real" jog , but hey, look the price! I found it here (Croatia) for about 50$. First thing was to put the paper stickers (which are not supplied) under clear windows on buttons. Then, after few hours of work i reallized that i don't need any markings because you just memorize what's for what.