DaVinci Resolve Studio -> Editor Keyboard

[nelsonic]

Sadly Apple has broken compatibility for our Contour Design Shuttle XPress media controller in the latest MacOS ... 🤦‍♂️
It would still work in Windows, but I'm not going to touch the Windows PC for video ... 🤮

So I've been looking into the DaVinci Speed Editor: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20201109-02
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/keyboard

https://youtu.be/QcbpMUl6bpw

There is a bundle deal on whereby you buy DaVinci Resolve Studio and get the Speed Editor free (or vice-versa):
https://www.thomann.de/pt/blackmagic_design_davinci_resolve_studio_dongle.htm

https://youtu.be/1tOAABv6DjY

Considering it ... 💭
Not that we need the Studio Version of Resolve ... but it has a few features that are worth considering:
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/studio

[nelsonic]

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@iteles are you confused about the DaVinci Resolve Studio Edition (Paying for Software) or the Speed Editor?

The "Top 3" features that make the Studio (Paid) Edition of Resolve worth it (for me/us) are:

1. Neural Engine: using machine learning to automate repetitive/tedious tasks like masking:

The "magic masking" looks very good instead of having to do keying manually:

2. Noise Reduction: both from audio and images can improve image/sound quality tremendously.
3. Plugins, Scripting & Automation: more plugins for every day effects using Python / Lua to automate repetitive workflows.

The other obvious advantage is that the Studio version takes full advantage of the computer's GPU which speeds up editing because it cuts down on rendering, import and export time: https://youtu.be/S5Ua4yw49yo

How to add TRANSITIONS in DaVinci Resolve - SPEED EDITOR Tutorial: https://youtu.be/KTqcPnHsgzU

Don't worry, I'm not getting this yet ... I'm just opening the issue to get it out of my head so I can focus on my "work work".

But I think that for anyone who either edits video more than casually or values their time, the paid version is a no-brainer.

[nelsonic]

Blackmagic Design Speed Editor VS Editors Keyboard - Which One is Better For YOU? https://youtu.be/HyZiYm4CJ-s

[nelsonic]

"Easy to learn and make editing in resolve much faster"

"Without a full querty keyboard the speed editor is just left lacking..."

"There's just no comparison ..."

"The editors keyboard felt like second nature"

Complains that the Editor's Keyboard doesn't have bluetooth connectivity; wired only. 🙄

I think this was the comparison I was looking for. I've made up my mind. 👍

[nelsonic]

"If you can spare the cash, I would recommend the editor's keyboard every day of the week..."

[nelsonic]

When I originally started researching this, I was only looking at the "Studio" version of Davinci Resolve.
Just the Software costs €300:

https://www.thomann.de/pt/blackmagic_design_davinci_resolve_studio_dongle.htm

Buying the Editor Keyboard includes the "Pro" Software for "FREE":

https://www.thomann.de/intl/blackmagic_design_davinci_resolve_editor_keyboar.htm

But this felt like way too much money to spend on a keyboard! 🙄
Especially cause this is just a "hobby" for me ... I'm not a "professional" content creator, yet...!

Found a "Like New" one on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275566692313

Yes, this is an absurd amount to pay for a keyboard! 💸 🔥 🤦‍♂️
But for a tool to get a job done much faster, it's a bargain. 👌
I have tools in my wood/workshop that cost this much and I only use for a few minutes per month. 🪚
So spending this on a tool that I will be using hours per day seems rational to me. 💭

Worst-case scenario: sell it for the price I paid for it and lose nothing in the process. 🤷‍♂️

[nelsonic]

Busy learning how to use the keyboard ...

Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Editor Keyboard Overview & Review: https://youtu.be/rPXSoDq2oI0

[nelsonic]

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/keyboard