#376 - Christmas Gifts Your Editor Is Wishing For
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
The time when I survey the Post Production landscape and see what looks like an interesting way to say 'thank you' to the Post Production Professional in your life.
This year, I've compiled a list of 8 choice items, with something for every budget, and you can jump into the full list here, but in this issue of Cut/daily I'll whet your appetite with my Top 3 Gifts for Video Editors in 2023.
Plus, when you jump over, there are Post Production end-of-year sales and discounts to be had, including a 2-4-1 offer at my all-time favourite place on the internet: Masterclass.com
As a freebie, here's how to bake some delicious chocolate chip cookies:
The Best Christmas Gifts for Film Editors 2023
#1 – Monogram Keyboard
Monogram, creators of the popular Monogram Creative Console (originally called Palette Gear), recently kickstarted their latest product – a multifunctional keyboard with all the bells and whistles a video editor could wish for.
The keyboard features 13 customisable action keys, a control dial, mini oled displays, dedicated media controls and magnetic connectors to extend the functionality to either the new Monogram Multipad (pictured below) or previous Monogram Creative Console elements.
One of the reasons the Monogram Keyboard is on my Christmas wish list this year, is that, not only do it look cool, but it appears that it fulfills my five requirements of an efficient peripheral:
- The button/interface tells you what it does
- The button/interface updates with a change of context
- The controller can do more than a keyboard shortcut can (scripts/macros)
- The interface is tactile enough to enhance the experience (dials/sliders etc.)
- The controller is easy to set up and customise
As with any Kickstarter event, there’s always a delay between order and delivery but with Monogram’s solid track record, it should be a problem-free wait.
The keyboard will retail for $349, but you can back it on Kickstarter for $299, or get the Multipad by itself for $169 ($199 thereafter) or both for $449.
A generous gift indeed!