Using a Stream Deck for Video Editing: Keys That Save Hours
Editors repeat the same dozen actions thousands of times. Moving them to big, labelled keys saves time and your wrist.
The editing essentials
- Blade / cut at playhead.
- Ripple delete.
- Add marker.
- Zoom timeline in and out.
- Toggle snapping.
- Play / pause and frame step.
- Render preview.
- Export with your preset.
Chain actions into one key
Deckon's multi-action keys chain several shortcuts — for example 'cut, ripple delete, jump to next edit' — into a single press. See the macro pad app guide.
Keep a deck per app
Deckon's optional Smart Decks switches your deck automatically to match the app in front, so your editing keys appear when your editor is open.
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