Blackmagic sells its Mini panel for just under $3,000, but it only works with Resolve. I love the Tangent Elements panel, but at just under $3,500 they aren’t cheap, and I can understand how a lot of people could be put off - plus, it can take up your entire desktop real estate with four panels. Tangent has one of the most popular sub-$3,500 set of panels used constantly by editing pros: Tangent Elements. Before I dig in, I need to note that it only works with Avid if you also use the FilmLight Baselight for Media Composer plugin. One of those options is the Tangent Wave, which is at the bottom end of the price range. ![]() Not to mention they can cost $30,000 or more… yikes! So if you can’t quite justify the $30,000 for a dedicated color correction panel don’t fret. Those are amazing and take a long time of repetitive use to really master (think Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 Hour Rule). You may have seen the professional color correction panels like the Blackmagic DaVinci Panel or the Filmlight Blackboard 2 panel for Baselight. If you want to become the most efficient colorist you can be, you need an external hardware color panel (clearly we are talking to those who provide color as part of their job but not as their job). ![]() Whether you’re in Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer or Blackmagic Resolve, there are hundreds of shortcuts you can learn to become a highly efficient colorist. However, if you are a professional colorist working on more advanced projects you should considering the possibility of getting hardware surface with more controls.Have you ever become frustrated while color correcting footage after a long edit due to having to learn a whole new set of shortcuts and keystrokes? Faris concludes that if you are looking for a control surface for an occasional grading project, the Ripple Tangent probably would be a feasible option for your workflow. If you have more experience with some of the more advanced control surfaces, you would probably lack some of the features on the Ripple Tangent platform, but it’s quite normal for an entry-level piece of hardware. You can utilize the Tangent Ripple to control the three-way color corrector in Lumetri, plus you can remap the A and B buttons to multiple functions in Lumetri by using the Tangent Mapping software. The Lumetri tool within Premiere Pro CC, on the other hand, offers better integration. For instance, by default the B button is assigned to bypass grades, but the A button doesn’t do anything at all. The integration with Resolve 12.5 and Premiere Pro CC seems to be on par with most users expectations, however, it’s a bit of a shame that you can’t remap the controls in Resolve. Even though the buttons placement is logical and makes sense, it’s easy to hit another control accidently when you are reaching for a different one. That could be an issue when cleaning the unit, especially when turning it upside down. Speaking of trackballs, keep in mind that these aren’t attached to the unit and come out quite easily. You should be very careful while adjusting the dials on top, though, because it’s relatively easy for your fingers to slip off and hit one of the trackballs by accident. The cable runway on the bottom of the unit lets you run the USB cable from the center of either side which is another nice feature to have. The size is small and compact, but it does offer just enough room to access the controls without being too bulky. The dials on the top are easy to turn, the tracks balls move smoothly, and the buttons have a nice click to them. ![]() There is a little a bit plasticky, toy feeling but it’s expected considering the price of the unit. He also reviews the integration of the surface with DaVinci Resolve 12.5 and Premiere Pro CC by showcasing a few real-life examples regarding the functionality and built-in features of the unit.Īccording to Casey Faris, the hardware surface seems sturdy and well-built. But, what are its pros and cons and does it actually worth the price of $350? Casey Faris has put together a quick video overview sharing his experience and initial insights on the performance of the Tangent Ripple. Widely known as the first ever affordable color grading surface for aspiring filmmakers and enthusiasts alike, the Tangent Ripple color correction panel already sells for a third of the price of other popular color grading professional solutions such as Tangent Wave or Avid Artist Color.
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