Davinci resolve keyboard11/10/2023 ![]() Found on the right side of the unit, the search dial is a machined metal, high-precision, rotary dial that can operate under three functions - Shuttle, Job, and Scroll. Perhaps the principal selling point of the Resolve keyboard is the search dial. I’m a regular user of the smooth cut (see what that does here), and having a button that expedites that effect is beautiful. There’s an argument that “you could just assign these functions to a key on your keyboard.” But, the likelihood is that most of the keys have already been assigned a task, and then you move into the territory of creating customized shortcuts that consist of Shift+Ctrl+Letter, and at that level, it’s a lot easier to have a designated button. ![]() The keyboard wants to move away from the use of the mouse and instead adopt a two-hand workflow. I cannot count how many times I’ve had to turn off the snap function because my mouse is increasing the trim too far, and I need that precise frame by frame. It’s these highlights that really make the keyboard shine, drastically improving your edit speed. You can, then, use the dial to trim your clip. For example, you’d find your in-point with the search dial, select the IN key, use the search dial to jog or scroll right, press the OUT key, then insert or append the footage to your timeline.īy making use of intuitive trimming controls, you could hit TRIM IN (keeping the key pressed), this jumps you to the nearest edit point. These keys are primarily for use in conjunction with the search dial. ![]() On the left-hand side of the keyboard, we have the editorial tools, trimming tools, and transition tools. The main selling points, and where the keyboard really comes into its own, are the utility buttons that surround the typing area - the keys that reduce a few mouse clicks into a single button press. Which means you don’t have to fully press the key all the way down for the action to register. The keys themselves, as noted by Blackmagic, are “The same type used by eSports keyboards and each key is certified for over a million operations.” Unlike the Blackmagic Micro Panel, none of the keys are backlit (the CAPS LOCK button does have a red LED indication). However, the identifying labels are easy to spot and color-coded for specific operations - for example, green for clip and timeline movement. The color-coded identifying labels help delineate individual functions. Quite like Resolve’s interface, you could say the keyboard divides into working areas that correspond to the various panels. Therefore, during two-week period when I used the keyboard, I was unable to take full advantage of how the keyboard would increase your proficiency, but its effectiveness was undoubtedly prevalent. If, like me, you use an ergonomic keyboard, anything remotely different feels like learning to type all over again. ![]() The keyboard, for many, is a daily extension, and the slight difference in key placement, key size, or just the feel of the key can provoke a sense of the unknown. When you move to any new keyboard, there’s a sense of unfamiliarity. There’s one USB-C to USB-C cable included, but if your PC only has USB ports, you’ll need to use a USB-C to USB-A cable, which isn’t included. However, one could argue that, well, if you’re buying a $1000 editing keyboard, it’s likely that you already own the premium version of the software. The keyboard doesn’t come with a Resolve studio license like a camera. On the rear of the unit are three ports - two USB-A and one USB-C - allowing you to connect a mouse if you’re using the keyboard away from your workspace, or even the Resolve studio dongle. This keyboard features three ports – two USB-A and one USB-C. However, the Resolve keyboard is already raised, providing a further extension when accessing the keyboard legs. Keyboards usually lay flat and only offer a tilted profile when you extend the keyboard legs. In fact, I can’t fit the Resolve keyboard in my keyboard desk holder without removing the mouse. Regarding size, this is no small keyboard (58.5 x 23.5cm). ![]() And, while I wouldn’t suggest dropping it, it does feel like it could take a few dings. This is a significant increase compared to a plastic Logic keyboard. It’s made from premium metal and weighs just under 2.5KG. So, let’s discuss design, construction, and what’s in the box.Īs with all Blackmagic peripherals, this unit is robust. Would I recommend this keyboard to those who have never used one before.Does this keyboard improve my DaVinci Resolve editing?.I’ll be coming at this review from the following perspectives: I won’t be comparing it to the editing keyboards of yesterday, or how it stacks up against other keyboards engineered for rival NLEs. I’ll get that out the way before we begin. In this hands-on review, we take a look at Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve keyboard and how it can increase your editing efficiency. ![]()
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