Bruce A. Johnson

A 1981 graduate of the Boston University College of Communication, Bruce A. Johnson got his first job in broadcast television at WFTV, an ABC affiliate in Orlando, FL. While there, he rose through the ranks from teleprompter operator to videographer, editor, producer and director of many different types of programming. It was in the early 1980's that he bought his first computer - a Timex/Sinclair 1000 - a device he hated so much, he promptly exchanged it for an Atari 400. But the bug had bitten hard.

In 1987, Johnson joined Wisconsin Public Television in Madison as a videographer/editor, and still works there to the present day. His responsibilities have grown, however, and now include research and presentations on the issues surrounding the digital television transition, new consumer technology and the use of public television spectrum in homeland security. He freelances through his company Painted Post MultiMedia, and has written extensively for magazines including DV and Studio Monthly.
Friday, March 20, 2009

Are You A Trackball Editor?

If You Aren’t, You Should Be….

It used to be that trackballs were everywhere, but now Kensington seems to be alone in producing them.  I’d much rather use a trackball than a mouse in editing.  If you would as well, Amazon is having a big sale on Kensington trackballs.  Go here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_28490_11597080_fe_txt_1/?docId=1000349921

PS:  Rebates involved.

I like to have a mouse, a trackball and a Contour Designs ShuttlePro2 on my desk at all times.  I don’t use them all at once, obviously, but they definitely all get used.

Here’s the ShuttlePro2:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00027X2YM

The ShuttlePro2 is worth the price for the shuttle/jog-wheel alone; the 13 programmable buttons are just a big bonus.

Here’s to a long, wrist-pain free career for all of us!

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