Gift Guide: Your Videomaker Holiday Shopping Guide

Adobe Creative Cloud

HP ZBook x2

Unleash the power of Adobe Creative Cloud with the world’s most powerful detachable PC. Easily work with high resolution files and switch between applications like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Create effortlessly with quad-core Intel® Core™ processors, 32GB memory and NVIDIA® 3D Graphics. Transition from laptop to tablet mode with the flexibility of a Bluetooth® keyboard that keeps working, even when detached. Dock the ZBook x2 to dual 4K displays for a desktop experience. Create without interruption using the battery-less Wacom EMR pen that responds instantly to every nuance of your hand movements with 4,096 pressure sensitive levels and natural tilt capabilities.  Learn More:  www.hp.com

Beachtek DXA-MICRO PRO

Little audio miracle!

Capture pro audio directly to your camcorder, DSLR or mirrorless camera with the amazing Beachtek DXA-MICRO PRO. Powerful, low-noise preamplifiers ensure clean, hiss free audio. Super easy to setup and use. Works with virtually any microphones. From the makers of the worlds most popular audio adapters. $149 beachtek.com

FILMPAC 4K Stock Footage Bundle

Tell better stories with FILMPAC stock footage.

Add personality and emotion to your videos this season with stock footage you can finally be excited to use. Filmpac entered the stock footage scene this year with an all-4K library of videos that are packaged into themes of clips that actually go together. They make it easy to tell stories with footage so powerful, you can feel the emotion in it. And with an average starting price of $1/clip you can finally feel like the Grinch didn’t steal your wallet this year. Better yet, use code SANTA50 to save $50 on your Filmpac order through December 15th.  filmpac.com

Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Plug-and-Play Microphone

The AT2020USBi cardioid condenser, digital output microphone delivers high-resolution audio (24-bit/96 kHz) and works with both USB and Lightning cables (included). Now you can record professional-grade digital audio on your choice of PC, Mac or iOS device. The cardioid pattern minimizes pickup from the rear and sides to help block background noise, while the condenser element provides exceptional articulation to ensure your viewers hear you clearly. Perfect for making videos at home or on the go. Includes a tripod desk stand.  audio-technica.com

Thunderbolt 3 Dock

With the 13 ports you need, OWC's new Thunderbolt 3 Dock brings unbelievable connectivity to your laptop through an included Thunderbolt 3 cable, and, delivers charging power to your laptop and other devices, all at the fastest speeds possible. Thunderbolt 3 Dock delivers more connectivity, more power, and more charging capability than ever before all at the fastest speed available today so all your connected devices perform at their maximum. Drive two 4K displays, connect and charge up to six USB devices, work with legacy FireWire storage, enjoy pristine audio, wired networks, and read SD cards, all with twice the throughput of Thunderbolt 2 and all through a single cable. The possibilities are endless.  www.macsales.com

Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L

Peak Design's new Everyday Sling 5L is an ultralight weatherproof sling/waist bag specifically designed to fit the DJI Mavic/Spark kits, mirrorless kits, or even small DSLR kits. The Sling’s convertible strap features a quick-adjuster that you can loosen when accessing gear and tighten when actively hiking or biking. A weatherproof zip provides quick inner access without removing the bag from your body. A padded tablet sleeve holds most tablets up to 11 inches and inner flap compartment contains 4 small stretchy pockets for batteries and cards. Weatherproof 400D nylon canvas shell.  www.peakdesign.com

Provideofactory.com

Use the code: " Videomaker "  and save extra 10% on the largest stock footage subscription plans online. Access 150,000 HD and 4K professional stock video clips for lowest annual price points in the industry. 

Enhance production value of your Youtube projects with the unlimited downloads on aerial, time lapse, sports, wildlife, slow motion and other types of video content. 

The discount code is valid through 12/31/2017.  www.provideofactory.com

Ricoh Theta V

Never miss an angle with this cutting edge 360-degree camera. While capable of shooting 4K video at 30 frames per second, you can also record audio from all directions, allowing you to immerse your audience in an engaging 360-degree viewing experience. Great for capturing any experience, the Theta V can even live stream your 4K video for all your friends and family to see. It’s also great for shooting in dark places because it is able to shoot at an ISO up to 6400. And to top it off, you can watch everything you record in 360 degrees on your TV using the Theta V as a remote. You can get the Theta V for the retail price of $439.  theta360.com

Samson Go Mic Mobile

The Samson Go Mic Mobile is the first ever professional wireless microphone that can directly connect to your smartphone without any need for adaptors or interfaces. You read that right; no extra wires. Operating at distances up to 100 feet (30 meters), this little guy will automatically select the clearest operating channel for you, and its uncompressed, low latency audio transmission will save you from any audio sync issues. You can attach it directly to your smartphone, tablet or camera and it can also operate with up to two transmitters at the same time. The Samson Go Mic Mobile retails for $249.  www.samsontech.com

DJI Spark from Adorama

Save $80.89 in "Accessory Savings" when you buy this DJI Spark from Adorama for just $399 with free shipping. This Value Bundle comes with a DJI Spark, DJI 4730S Propellers, SanDisk Extreme, DJI Case and a ProOPTIC Complete Optics Care and Cleaning Kit. The DJI Spark is a mini drone that features all of DJI's signature technologies, allowing you to seize the moment whenever you feel inspired. With intelligent flight control options, a mechanical gimbal and a camera with incredible image quality, Spark empowers you to push your creative boundaries. Buy yours from Adorama today!

SLINGSTUDIO

Multi-camera, wireless livestreaming solution

The industry's first portable, wireless multi-camera broadcasting platform. Monitor, record, switch, edit and stream live HD-quality video wirelessly to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Periscope, Livestream, Ustream, Restream.io and other RTMP destinations. Get started with the SlingStudio Hub, CameraLink and Battery for under $1,500. It's portable, affordable and easy to use.  myslingstudio.com  

Sony HXR-NX80

The New Sony FDR-AX700 is full of great features for content creators. Offering 4K HDR video recording with its one inch stacked CMOS sensor and Bionz X image processor. Get 273-point phase detection autofocus with its Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens. The AX700 has a 12 times optical zoom and optical steadyshot image stabilization. Lastly, the AX700 offers 120fps high speed recording and S-log and S-gamut picture profiles. The perfect choice for a video shooter that needs great options. sony.com

Storyblocks

A membership to Storyblocks will give you access to millions of stock videos, audio tracks and photos. With video resolutions ranging from HD to 4K and emerging video formats like 360-degree video, you will have a wide variety of stock videos to choose from to help you build the story you want to tell. And if you want to punch up that story with a few sound effects or still photos, you can browse Storyblocks’ vast audio and photo libraries. You can also download from Storyblocks’ stock marketplace, which gives 100% commission to contributors. Monthly memberships start at $50 and everything you download is yours to keep, royalty-free. storyblocks.com 

Westcott Solix

This powerful daylight LED is designed for both convenience and professional performance without a massive price tag. The Solix features an integrated rotatable speedring, umbrella mount, light stand receptacle and tilter. Its energy-efficient 60-watt draw produces a remarkable 97 TLCI, 2100+ lux output that can be powered by AC outlets or D-tap batteries. Additionally, this light features a magnetic mounting system for instant attachment of the Solix diffusion cap and adjustable barndoors. This entire system weighs in at less than 4 pounds and can be protected and stored in the included travel case. www.fjwestcott.com/solix

Tubearsenal.com

Need an Arsenal for your arsenal?

If you need an intro for your video and you don't want to deal with annoying things like learning to be a motion graphics designer, then click right over to tubearsenal.com.  Tube Arsenal is a website with live graphics, intros and outros that can be customized online and delivered to your laptop in just a few minutes.  Starting at $9, they feature a professional look and an easy to use interface. tubearsenal.com

Happy Shopping!