That said, the Shift key on the right is small and rather challenging to see.

Most editors work in well-lit rooms, but there may be those who do colour work and prefer lights in the keys, to see them in a darker room. Some may also note there are no lights in the keys. Some may argue this keyboard is old school, but it looks and feels robust. The hard buttons are super convenient for typing. The jog/shuttle wheel is on the right and the trimming buttons are on the left, making this keyboard special for video editing. The main components – key caps, hand rest, key switches – are available as spare parts, so the keyboard can be repaired over time. It comes with a hand rest, promising to reduce fatigue. Obviously, it should be compatible with the latest connections, so you’ll need an adapter to plug it into older USB ports, but it works just fine when you do. In the box, you have a Type-C to Type-C connector included. The Resolve Editor Keyboard connects via a USB C type connection, including two USB ports on the back. Cheaper keyboards are available from Logitech and the like.

It’s bigger than most editing keyboards on the market and triple the price of Resolve Studio. Once you start using this keyboard, you begin to appreciate its value. T he DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard has been designed for DaVinci Resolve 16 to enable an editing experience that promises to be faster and efficient. The DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard is designed for professional editors who need to work faster and turn around work quickly.

Dubai-based post-production specialist Dan Mitre explores whether Blackmagic Design Editor Keyboard is a tempting addition to DaVinci Resolve 16.2 version.

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