2019/08/19

Company Interview Vol.02 – Yuya Shiro | Orbital2

【 About the Creator 】
Yuya Shiro

Graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Broadcasting.
After gaining experience producing TV commercials and web commercials at a major production company, he is now with CyberAgent Inc., creating promotional videos and opening sequences for AbemaTV, as well as videos for events.
He is also a frequent speaker at video-related events.

【 Day-to-Day Work and Events 】
ー What kind of creative work do you usually do?

I work on video production at CyberAgent.
For example, I create promotional videos for AbemaTV programs, videos for social media, and visuals for events.

ー What did you talk about at a recent event you attended?

I spoke at an event called VIDEOGRAPHERS TOKYO. My talk was about motion graphics — covering its history and introducing some of the recent trends in the field.

【 About Orbital2 】
ー What made you decide to purchase Orbital2?

I often use a pen tablet, but scrolling and certain operations weren’t as smooth as I wanted. I was looking for a good device and came across Orbital2. The design immediately caught my eye, and I loved the fact that the Glow Ring’s color(※) could be changed. I set different colors for different creative software and enjoy customizing it to fit my workflow.
※Glow Ring: a full-color LED light built into Orbital2.

ー What was your first impression when you tried Orbital2?

I thought, “This is it!” It works exactly as I want. I use Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, and as long as I can assign shortcuts, Orbital2 works perfectly with all of them. It’s incredibly convenient.

ー Did you face any challenges when you first started using it?

Because Orbital2 can do so many things, creating your first profile can be a bit tricky. But it comes with default profiles you can start from, and customizing them to your liking is great.

ー How do you use Orbital2 with Premiere Pro?

For Premiere Pro, I use it for timeline zoom, adjusting track height for both video and audio, moving the in/out points, and jumping between markers. Basically, if there’s a shortcut, Orbital2 can handle it.

ー How about After Effects?

In After Effects, I assign actions like zooming in/out of the composition or view, and moving between keyframes. Orbital2 makes these tasks smooth.

ー What feature do you find especially useful?

Being able to change the Glow Ring color is very helpful. For example, I set purple tones for Premiere Pro or After Effects, and blue tones for Photoshop. That way, I instantly know which software and profile I’m using.

ー Do you use Orbital2 outside of creative software?

Yes! I also use it when browsing the web — for page navigation, switching tabs, zooming in/out, and scrolling. Orbital2’s strength is that it can be used in everyday situations, not just creative work.

ー How have you combined Orbital2 with other tools?

For example, I use it with a tool called Tray Volume, which changes the system volume. By assigning its shortcuts to Orbital2, I can adjust volume easily with my left hand.

ー Is there anything you want to try next with Orbital2?

I think there’s still a lot more I can do. For example, I haven’t completed my After Effects profile yet, so I want to keep fine-tuning it to make it even more efficient.

【 Final Thoughts 】
ー For those who are considering buying Orbital2

Orbital2 works with a wide range of creative software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and CINEMA 4D. I think it will become an essential device for future motion designers.

▼ Yuya Shiro’s Original Profiles
Windows： here
Mac： here

This translation has been performed using ChatGPT.

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