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LogicKeyboard is now shipping three versions of a new custom keyboard specifically designed to take advantage of Aperture 1.5's keyboard shortcuts.
This Danish company makes a variety of custom keyboards, including ones for Photoshop, but I'm anxious to get my fingers clicking on the Aperture keyboard as I continue to slide down the learning curve to master my workflow program. I don't really see a down side to seeing the shortcuts to Aperture features on the keys themselves as a learning tool.
The company says: "Constant movements of the mouse to the menu bar in search for the desired function can be a real drag, slowing down the creative work process".
I admit to forgetting my shortcuts if I've been away from my camera and computer for a few days. Maybe this keyboard will replace the Ginkgo Biloba supplements I should be taking.
They are selling different versions: a clean all-white version, one with a mix of white and gray keys, and a Keyset Kit if you want to save money and don't mind replacing the keys that come with your compatible Apple keyboard.
LogicKeyboards are standard-issue Apple keyboards with the modified Aperture shortcut keys replacing the standard ones; and they come in USB or Bluetooth wireless models. Key-Set Kit is priced in USD plus shipping @ $59; $99 for the full keyboard USB version and $119 for the wireless Bluetooth Aperture keyboard. As soon as I get my hands on one, I'll let you know if it helps!
Comments (8)
this reminds me, Aperture came with a nice card listing keyboard shortcuts, I think I left it in the box! Must dig that out.
yes it did and there's the PDF one too
My thing about the keyboards is the euro symbols.
What I really want is a keyboard overlay, ya know like the silicon ones. Oh one for my MacBook would be cool, but I doubt that will happen
You can download the Aperture Quick Reference Manual for keyboard shortcuts if you can't find yours. An overlay for the standard keyboard would be nice.
Be aware this is an ISO (European) keyboard. Some key posistions, and glyph mapping will be differant than a U.S. keyboard. The shape of the Return key is a dead give-away. I suppose the key kit would be fine. I'd prefer a silicon overlay as well - one I could swap out with Photoshop version!
The keyboard and the keys are available in a European layout and an American layout. I am totally going to get one of these...
I hope to have one soon, and I'll report back on whether it has made a difference in my Aperture life.
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