You dont need to spend the money on one, especially when youre just starting out.
I don't have one.
So even with the ability to personally customize and program the controllers, you still don't see the ergonomics? And because you don't use it means it's not needed, okay man.the software engineers that developed these nle programs did so with the intention of people using the program with a keyboard and mouse. youre in no way limited using the software in its intended manner. its a premium convenience
So even with the ability to personally customize and program the controllers, you still don't see the ergonomics? And because you don't use it means it's not needed, okay man.
Need is subjective. Please reread my post. Again, please, I'm just looking to hear from actual users.well then i dont think you understand the definition of the word needed because if it were needed i wouldn't be able to work without it
Wow, thanks AcousticAl, that's what I was hoping to hear. If they don't know, they don't know.Geez... folks caught up in the “I don’t use it myself, so there’s no reason you should” way of thinking.
Edit controllers - tactile control surfaces - can speed up workflow. It’s not as black and white as “you need it” or “you don’t need it”. It is subjective. It’s really about the way you personally think and work. In that, only you can decide.
I use tactile control surfaces and I love them. For me, it’s better than memorizing several pages of keyboard shortcuts. Instead, I have assignable buttons and a scroll wheel. But then, I go back to the days of tape-to-tape editing so it’s familiar for me like having a U-matic or BetaSP control panel in front of me.
ProTools is the same way. You could argue that it was designed to be used with a keyboard and mouse, but a multi-fader control surface makes all the difference in the world.
The other thing to consider, shootman, that made a HUGE difference for my workflow (NLE, DAW, compositiing, PhotoShop... everything) is a Wacom tablet. I don’t even have a mouse connected to my computer anymore. It feels much better and has more consistent control across the desktop. I actually like it better in an NLE than I do a control surface.
Need is subjective. Please reread my post. Again, please, I'm just looking to hear from actual users.
That's not it. He wants to hear from people that have used them to see how they feel. There's always those gadgets that you just can't live without but you don't know until you use. I can see where he's coming from.
But then, I go back to the days of tape-to-tape editing so it’s familiar for me like having a U-matic or BetaSP control panel in front of me.
I started on those old U-matics. Linear editing brings back memories...
For audio/grading, completely different game.