2019/12/25

【 YouTuber: Yusuke Okawa 】 How to Assign Controls for Seamless Video Editing

【 This Creator 】
Yusuke Okawa

Yusuke first fell in love with the world of video when he began filming his surfing hobby with an action camera and sharing it on social media. Inspired by overseas creators on YouTube, he taught himself editing techniques and gained a following by posting high-quality content optimized for social platforms.

In addition to creating social-media-friendly videos, he also shares stylish video editing tutorials on YouTube. In April 2018, he founded TranSe Inc., working as a video director on projects such as event movies for Cartier and digital content for UOMO by Shueisha.

His individual talent has also been recognized—he has a talent contract with the Masaki Yoshida Office, a sponsorship deal with Korean apparel brand HIDE OUT, and manages a video community of about 1,400 members. His activities span multiple fields.

【 Daily Work & Work Environment 】
ー What kind of productions do you usually create?

I produce cinematic videos, expressive vlogs, and tutorials teaching how to make them—all with the aim of broadening the horizons of video creators. I also run a video community called TranSe Salon.

ー Could you tell us about your work environment?

I mainly work between my office and my home studio. I try to balance focus and interaction in my workflow.

ー What cameras do you recommend for shooting?

I get this question a lot, and my answer is always: “Be clear about what you want to shoot!” The right equipment depends on your purpose. For cinematic videos, I use the BMPCC4K.

For vlogs:
High image quality → Canon 5D Mark IV
Light and casual → Sony RX series
Ultra-portable → iPhone

I own multiple cameras because I like to reset my mindset before each shoot. If I’m not enjoying myself, the video itself won’t be great content.

ー Any advice for aspiring video creators?

The essence of video expression is not about how creative it is—it’s about whether you love it. Cool videos can be automated, but only videos infused with human sensibility will remain timeless. So make the kind of videos you truly enjoy!

【 About Orbital2 】
ー How was your experience using Orbital2?

It’s incredibly easy to use. I didn’t expect editing to be this seamless.
In editing, shortcuts are everything. My most-used ones are:

Ripple Cut
Nest
Adjustment Layer
Speed Control

Of these, Ripple Cut takes the largest share of my workflow—it’s the one that most boosts editing efficiency.

ー How do you plan to use Orbital2 going forward?

Before using Orbital2, I was hesitant. Now, without it, my editing speed drops significantly.
You can freely customize profiles to suit your style—try adjusting your own as you use it daily! :)
By the way, I’ll share my own profile too (lol).
I’m happy to see such an innovative product emerge in the video industry. I’ll continue to use it regularly.

【 Final Words 】
ー Any message for those who have never used a left-hand device?

Until now, my workflow was “keyboard in the left hand, mouse in the right.” I couldn’t imagine having something like Orbital2 in my left hand (lol). But now, with Orbital2, I can assign all effects to it—it’s extremely easy to use. Once mastered, it dramatically improves editing efficiency.

▼ Yusuke Okawa’s Original Profile
He has provided us with a custom profile for Adobe Premiere Pro.
Windows： here
※Please note: Only profiles provided by creators are distributed. Some OS or keyboard layouts may not have available profiles.

 This translation has been performed using ChatGPT.

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