User Manual

Introducing the DaVinci Resolve
Editor Keyboard
Using a traditional keyboard and mouse to edit with is necessary for modern computers, as the
interface and operating system dictate the use of these input tools. However the mouse can
sometimes feel like an abstraction in the editing process, and the DaVinci Resolve Editor
Keyboard has been designed to bring back a more “hands on” feel. This keyboard allows the
convenience and power of non-linear editing with the tactile nature of the tape-based edit
controllers of the past.
The DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard has been designed to greatly accelerate Edit Page
timeline navigation and to use a two-handed workflow with dedicated buttons for common
functions in order to keep your mouse use to a minimum.
The main difference between using the DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard in the Edit page
versus the Cut page is that in the Edit page the edit point is either selected manually or is set at
the playhead position, not automatically set at the nearest edit point shown by the Smart
Indicator, as in the Cut page.
The DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard
Navigation Using the Search Dial
The most prominent feature of the DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard is the large Search dial on
its right hand side. Primarily used for navigation, in certain circumstances this dial can also be
used for the manipulation of the clips, providing an alternative to click and drag mouse input.
The Search dial and
Navigation buttons
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