editing keyboards at DVinfo.net

Terry Lee · July 6th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Who uses these!?

I have no clue what the significants of one of these would be...

could someone enlighten me?

-Terry.

Gregg Bond · July 6th, 2007, 12:30 PM

Basically it has the shortcut function written on the key, and keys that access similar features are grouped by colour. Most of them are used by NLE (Non-Linear Editors) using applications like Final Cut and Premier although sound apps like Cubase and such can have thier own versions.

for instance
http://www.editorskeys.com/img/produ...k_largenew.jpg

Those are stickers for existing keyboards, which is all the specialist ones are. Normal keyboards with coloured tops. Although bella do a nice one that has an integrated shuttle/jog for scrubbing and other duties.

Terry Lee · July 6th, 2007, 01:07 PM

So an editing keyboard just has all the short cuts marked on the keys?

Or is it alittle more complicated? I notice that there is a little dial where the arrow keys are...

Gregg Bond · July 9th, 2007, 07:24 AM

By and large yes. Editing keyboards mearly have the short cuts printed on the keys.

And yes, bella do one that has a jog dial which saves the requirement for a separate jog dial.

http://www.bella-usa.com/DV.htm is probably the one you found.

Cary Lee · July 9th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Those boards are beneficial on programs like FCP/AVID or even Premiere. But for Vegas it really is not an issue since most people can cut on the time line versus having to constantly create edit points to add to the time line like the others. That is why there is a need for a left and right monitor.

Terry Lee · July 9th, 2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cary Lee

That is why there is a need for a left and right monitor...

Do you mean for Vegas, there is a need for left and right monitors?

July 6th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#1
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	editing keyboards Who uses these!? I have no clue what the significants of one of these would be... could someone enlighten me? -Terry.

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Cary Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood USA Posts: 128	Those boards are beneficial on programs like FCP/AVID or even Premiere. But for Vegas it really is not an issue since most people can cut on the time line versus having to constantly create edit points to add to the time line like the others. That is why there is a need for a left and right monitor. __________________ Canon XHA1, SGpro,Flip,FF, RR Mattebox, Nebtek V-R70p-HDA with Canon, Nikkor Primes 24mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 35mm f2.0, 50mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4, 105mm f1.8, 135mm f2.0, and 300mm f4.0.

July 6th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#2
Gregg Bond Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 28	Basically it has the shortcut function written on the key, and keys that access similar features are grouped by colour. Most of them are used by NLE (Non-Linear Editors) using applications like Final Cut and Premier although sound apps like Cubase and such can have thier own versions. for instance http://www.editorskeys.com/img/produ...k_largenew.jpg Those are stickers for existing keyboards, which is all the specialist ones are. Normal keyboards with coloured tops. Although bella do a nice one that has an integrated shuttle/jog for scrubbing and other duties.

July 6th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#3
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	So an editing keyboard just has all the short cuts marked on the keys? Or is it alittle more complicated? I notice that there is a little dial where the arrow keys are...

July 9th, 2007, 07:24 AM	#4
Gregg Bond Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 28	By and large yes. Editing keyboards mearly have the short cuts printed on the keys. And yes, bella do one that has a jog dial which saves the requirement for a separate jog dial. http://www.bella-usa.com/DV.htm is probably the one you found.