2019/10/15

[ YouTuber: RaccoonEffect ] Improve Work Efficiency with Support for Multiple Creative Software!

【 This Creator 】
RaccoonEffect - Masaki

Handles everything from planning and production to direction in video projects.
Specializes in animation production and has an extensive track record in filming as well.
Recently, he has been growing his subscriber base as an After Effects tutorial YouTuber and is active in multiple fields.
He also runs a LINE Openchat community dedicated to After Effects called "Aechat" (as of October 2019, 620 members).
His motto is: "I want to create videos that surprise and make people laugh!"

HP: Samurai Sword Inc.
Youtube:【 Raccon Effect】
Twitter: Masaki【RaccoonEffect】
Instagram: raccooneffect

【 Daily Creative Work 】
ー What kind of creative work do you usually do?

I work as the Executive Director of the Production Division at a company called Samurai Sword Inc. Despite being a small company, we collaborate with creators on a project-by-project basis to produce TV commercials, web commercials, PR videos, and more.
I also plan and operate services that I find interesting and challenge myself with new things every day!
For video editing software, I use After Effects and Premiere Pro, and I plan to take on the 3D field in the future.

【 About Orbital2 】
ー Have you used left-hand devices for your work before?

I had never used a left-hand device before, but I recently started using Orbital2 and was blown away.
Until now, I couldn’t take my left hand off the keyboard, but for the first time, my left hand was freed from it.
The keyboard felt a little lonely, but I was happy to have gained a new partner.
It felt like when Luigi joins as a companion in Super Mario.

ー How did you feel using Orbital2?

The ability to create your own profiles and customize them according to your needs gives it great versatility.
Since profiles can be created for each creative software, so far I’ve only tried it with After Effects and Premiere Pro, but I plan to create profiles for other software as well. Thanks to Orbital2, I feel I can now work with design software in a slightly different way than before!

ー Do you have any recommended settings or convenient ways to use Orbital2?

Assigning "Option" or "Shift" to the switches allows you to enter expressions and move keyframes with just your left hand. After assigning these to Orbital2, I hardly touch the keyboard anymore. Aside from entering expressions, I barely use it at all.

[ Orbital Engine Mode settings screen ]
[ Flat Ring settings screen ]

Additionally, by creating profiles tailored to editing or cutting scenarios, seamless work has become possible. I no longer need to constantly touch the keyboard, which also contributes to improved work efficiency.

【 In Conclusion 】
ー Do you have any message for those who have never used a left-hand device before?

By registering your frequently used shortcuts in Orbital2 for After Effects, Premiere Pro, as well as Illustrator or Photoshop, you can work more intuitively and further customize it to your liking for even greater usability! You can also assign macros to automate standard actions with a single click, making it adaptable to various situations.
I believe that by using Orbital2 in creative work, we can protect not only our elbows and arms but also our bodies as a whole.
Some people say it’s difficult to get used to Orbital2 at first, but creators such as Dustman have released explanatory videos, so you can learn recommended settings and usage methods from them. Since presets are also available for download, I think you’ll quickly experience the intuitive operation of Orbital2!
Creators should definitely give it a try!

▼ Original profile by Masaki [RaccoonEffect]
A profile usable in "After Effects" has been provided!
Windows: here
Mac: here
Since only profiles provided by creators are distributed, some may not be available depending on your OS or keyboard layout.

This translation has been performed using ChatGPT.

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