I’ve just started to use DaVinvi Resolve and see the great potential it has as an all in one place to go from editing to finishing with the new Version 12 Beta. I’m not well versed with using it for color grading but know that a control panel would be a nice option until I looked into how much they cost. Most start in the thousands. The less expensive Tangent Element Tk Panel is $1135 and the Blackmagic Design one is around oh $28K! Yikes. Obviously that model would be overkill for me but how about a $350 Tangent Ripple. Yes! That’s doable. The Ripple is design for entry level users and occasional colourist that might not need to a full blown panel. I think this is great and I can’t wait to get one. Below is the details from Tangent on the new Ripple. If you are going IBC 2015 check them out and send me some better pictures please 😀
Getting in touch with your software has never been more affordable. The Ripple is our new entry level panel with an entry level price. Designed for the occasional colourist, editor, and student, Ripple provides the essential 3 trackerballs that speed up primary grading. Its small desk foot-print means it will sit comfortably beside your keyboard and mouse, and it won’t get in the way when you’re not using it.
Like all the panels from Tangent, it’s supported by our Mapper software which means you can customise what the controls do with any software that supports the Mapper. Ripple is already compatible with any grading software that uses the Tangent Hub (Resolve, Nucoda, SCRATCH, SpeedGrade etc). You can also use the Ripple with the other panels from the Element range, including the element-Vs tablet app, so you can easily expand its functionality.
Features:
- 3 trackerballs with dials for masters.
- High resolution optical pick-ups for the balls and dials.
- Independent reset buttons for the balls and dials.
- Programmable A and B buttons.
- USB powered with integral cable.
- Light-weight compact size.
Ripple is due to be on sale in early 2016. Keep checking back on our website for details for when and where to buy.
With an estimated price of $350, Ripple really is the most affordable grading panel out there.
Note: the Ripple panels shown at IBC will be pre-production prototypes, so there may be changes to the design before it goes on sale.
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