A dream product for efficient editors - Adobe & Palette Gear
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At NAB 2016, the video explores Palette Gear, a modular hardware setup designed to extend Adobe editing workflows beyond what a traditional keyboard can offer. The host observes that Palette Gear consists of interconnected buttons, dials, and sliders that can be rearranged and software-configured to control several Adobe programs, with direct communication through an SDK. In Premiere Pro and Audition, the gear can adjust parameters such as object scale, opacity, volume, panning, and spectral settings, while also allowing quick changes to color-coding LEDs on each module to keep multiple controls visually distinct. The presenter highlights a key advantage: hardware controls that operate inside the software with immediate feedback, reducing the need to unfurl menus and use a mouse for tiny adjustments. A minor critique notes that the module size might be larger than necessary for compact desks, and there is mention of ongoing beta support for Premiere and InDesign as Palette and Adobe collaborate. Overall, the segment frames Palette Gear as a compelling, tactile supplement to editing workflows, with the anticipation of a full review in the future and continued NAB coverage that showcases the collaboration between hardware peripherals and creative software.
Topics · hardware · software integration · video editing · n software & peripherals
Questions answered
- What is Palette Gear and why is it considered useful for editors using Adobe software?
- Palette Gear is a modular system of buttons, dials, and sliders that can be rearranged and software-configured to directly control elements within Adobe programs via an SDK, enabling faster, tactile editing without constant mouse navigation.
- How does Palette Gear integrate with Adobe applications like Premiere Pro and Audition?
- It communicates with the Adobe programs through the SDK, allowing hardware controls to adjust values such as scale, opacity, volume, panning, and spectral parameters directly inside the apps.
- What is a potential drawback mentioned for Palette Gear in small editing setups?
- The modules may be larger than strictly necessary, which could make desktop footprint more crowded for editors with limited desk space.