For any video or audio editor, efficiency is key. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the tools you use can make or break your workflow. One such tool that can significantly boost your productivity is a video editing keyboard. But what exactly is it, and why is it so essential for your studio?
What Are Video Editing Keyboards?
Video editing keyboards are specialised keyboards designed for use with video and audio editing software. Unlike standard keyboards, these come with all the software shortcuts mapped directly onto the keys. Each key is labelled with a specific function, allowing you to execute complex commands with a single press. This feature eliminates the need to memorise countless shortcuts, which is especially beneficial when working with intricate editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or Avid Media Composer.
Why They Improve Your Workflow
The main advantage of using a video editing keyboard is the dramatic improvement in speed and efficiency. By having all the shortcuts at your fingertips, you can streamline your editing process, reduce the time spent searching through menus, and minimise the need to constantly switch between your mouse and keyboard. This not only speeds up the editing process but also reduces the cognitive load on your brain, allowing you to focus more on the creative aspects of your project.
Moreover, these keyboards are designed with editors in mind, often featuring colour-coded keys that group similar shortcuts together based on their function within the program (navigation, timeline controls, editing essentials, timeline organisation etc). This visual cue further accelerates the editing process, as you can quickly locate and execute the command you need.
Why They're Essential for Any Studio
In a professional editing environment, time is money. Whether you're working on a tight deadline or managing multiple projects, the ability to work quickly and efficiently is crucial. A video editing keyboard is an investment in productivity, helping you to maximise your output while maintaining a high standard of work. For any serious video or audio editing studio, a specialised keyboard isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity.
Editors Keys: The Ultimate Editing Keyboard Solution
At Editors Keys, we understand the needs of professional editors. That’s why we've created a range of shortcut keyboards and keyboard covers tailored to popular editing software. We work closely with many companies like LumaFusion and Avid in order to create a detailed visual map of all the shortcuts for each program, so that our keyboards feature all the essential shortcuts right at your fingertips, allowing you to edit faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Our backlit keyboards are possibly our most popular product range, featuring a backlight underneath the keys and 3 levels of backlighting for better visualisation in lower light studio environments. Eye strain is a common issue among editors, especially during late-night editing sessions, and prolonged exposure to dim lighting can lead to discomfort and fatigue. By providing clear, illuminated keys, Editors Keys keyboards help to minimise this strain, allowing editors to maintain focus and productivity without compromising their visual comfort.
Keyboard Covers
For those who already own a high-quality Mac keyboard or laptop, our silicone keyboard covers are a perfect alternative. They provide the same shortcut functionality while also protecting your keyboard from dust, spills, and wear, ensuring your equipment lasts longer. It simply fits over your Macbook or keyboard and you're ready to go! All of our shortcut editing covers are designed to fit over both UK/EU and USA keyboard layouts, so you don't have to worry about getting the correct layout for your keyboard.
Editors Keys keyboards and editing covers are highly regarding within the industry and our clientele includes the BBC, ITV, Warner Brothers and Universal Studios. Any fans of Peaky Blinders may be surprised to find out that the series was edited on one of our Avid Media Composer Backlit keyboards!
In conclusion, whether you're looking to upgrade your current setup or you're just starting out, investing in a video editing keyboard from Editors Keys will transform your editing process, making it faster, smoother, and more enjoyable. It’s a small change that can make a big difference in your workflow.
