Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Tech Deals for Content Creators!
November 24, 2022The Holiday Season has arrived and I’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for the top tech deals for the content creator(s) in your family and/or circle of friends (on and off Amazon), you’ve come to the right spot on the internet to make gift-giving a breeze!
From the creator who just started to the creator who may have it all, I’ve partnered with some friends of mine, in addition to sharing the tech deals shared with me (shh!). From early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, to the end of the year, be sure to check back frequently as I’ll be continuing to update this page. You might even want to stock up early for those birthdays right around the corner 😉
Disclaimer: Thank you very much for supporting my channel and website, at no additional cost to you, when you purchase through any of my links!
Rewatch my Holiday LIVESTREAM on Amazon!
This past #GivingTuesday, I shared some of my favorite tech deals available on Amazon, while providing live demonstrations for everything on my Amazon storefront page.
Rather browse than watch? Go straight to my curated list on Amazon here!
Livestreaming
For the livestreamers in your life looking to take their livestream to the next level, here are a few products that allow you to do WAY more than just livestream!
1. Yolobox Pro
This all-in-one, portable, multi-cam live streaming studio encoder, recorder, and switcher truly does it ALL! For the one-person band looking to update their entire production to make it feel like there’s a whole team behind you, the Yolobox Pro is IT! With THREE, full HDMI inputs, you can connect up to 3 cameras. The 8 inch touchscreen design makes it easy to switch between cameras, while also being able to stream simultaneously to three platforms for FREE! No streaming service subscription needed, unless you want to stream to more than three platforms. With Wi-Fi, ethernet, mobile hotspot, SIM card, and tethering abilities available, you can take your livestream ANYWHERE. I’ve been using the Yolobox Pro for all of my livestreams on Amazon. But they also have the Yolobox (2 HDMI inputs), and Yolobox Mini (1 HDMI input) available as well.
Currently, the price is not reflecting on Amazon, but the Yolobox Pro, originally $1298, will be $999 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
2. Teradek Wave
I recently got to check out Teradek’s 5-in-1 livestreaming monitor, the Teradek Wave! Check out my recent review and guide on how to setup your first livestream using the Teradek Wave on YouTube. And don’t forget to subscribe!
P.S. Teradek (and their sister brands SmallHD and Wooden Camera) is having their Season of Thanks Sale! Save up to 30% on their most popular production solutions, while supplies last!
Lights
My must-have items on deal?
- Aputure MC Light
- Aputure Lantern (Light Modifier)
- Aputure Lightdome Mini II (Light Modifier)
My must-have item from Amaran (overall), for creators looking for solid, affordable, studio lights that are also controllable via the free smartphone app, Sidus link, and compatible with the above Aputure light modifiers?
- Amaran 100d
Career Certifications and Online Learning
What’s a better gift than showing you support someone’s craft and creator journey? Beyond the physical tools needed to create content, here are some online learning and certification courses now available that will help you tell your story!
1. Final Cut Pro (Video Editing) OFFICIAL Certification Course
From filming HD videos on the go with your phone, creating illustrations on iPads, or editing movies and documentaries with Final Cut Pro — the possibilities are endless for content creators.
To support up-and-coming creators, Future Media Conferences and Apple teamed up to create THE official Final Cut Pro certifications!
Benefits of Certification:
- Easily showcase your knowledge and proficiency in Final Cut Pro in various production levels
- Add a competitive advantage to your resume and portfolio
- Stand out from the crowd with Apple Authorized certification
To receive 10% off any Final Cut Pro exam, enter code FCPSUN at checkout here.
2. Coursera
From now until Nov 28, 2022 11:59pm PT, receive $100 off one year of Coursera Plus!
When Google announced their 6 month certification courses would account and be equivalent to a 4-year accredited college degree in certain career fields, they partnered with Coursera for the following careers:
Here are links to the exact courses on Coursera!
Also available are these Filmmaking and Photography courses!
- Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television
- Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR Specialization
From now until Nov 28, 2022 11:59pm PT, receive $100 off one year of Coursera Plus!
3. SkillShare
So you want to start a YouTube channel or learn more about the filmmaking and photography world from the pros directly? There are a ton of great classes on Skillshare, but here are a few that you may be interested in!
- YouTube Success: Script, Shoot & Edit with MKBHD
- Cinematography Course | Shoot Expert Video on Any Camera
- YouTube for Beginners – How to Start & Grow Your YouTube Channel
- Social Media Success: Video Storytelling on YouTube & Beyond (with Lilly Singh)
- Social Media Content Creation in Canva: From Beginner to Advanced
Explore more Film & Video courses on Skillshare.
Skillshare’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday promo starts Thursday at Midnight! For four days only, save 50% on an annual subscription using code AFF50.
Subscriptions (& Online Tools)
A huge cost for creators is also all the annual, and monthly subscriptions in being able to create and host their content online. While there are a ton of free resources available, here are some professional sites (that I use) in order to run my video production and channel.
1. Canva
Designing like a pro has never been easier. Removing the background in photos for those YouTube thumbnails, banners, and cover photos? Easy! Resizing graphics to account for all the different sizes needed when posting across all your social media platforms? One button! Access to TONS of templates and tools to customize to your brand, colors, and theme? Ready!
While Canva’s free version is a powerful tool already, the above features mentioned only come with having an annual Canva PRO account. This has been worth every single penny!
To purchase a Canva PRO account, which also allows up to two team members (you can essentially gift PRO access to two other email accounts), use my link here!
Want to know more about how to utilize Canva? Take advantage of the Skillshare Cyber Monday deal and take this course!
Skillshare course on Canva: Social Media Content Creation in Canva: From Beginner to Advanced
Website
If you’re reading this, this is a sign to start that website or link your portfolio to a website so the world can see your work! Here are some of the resources I use!
1. Bluehost
Instead of Bluehost’s front of site offer of 70% off, take advantage of their FLASH SALE discount of 75% off which is running from Monday, November 21st at 12:00 AM MT through Monday, November 28th at 11:59 PM MT.
2. SSL
Turn your “http:” into “https:”! SSLs.com is making the web a more secure space with its wide range of cheap SSL certificates, complete with easy activation, installation, and great customer service. Boost your sales while helping clients to secure their websites.
3. NameCheap
Up to 97% off this Black Friday and Cyber Monday for all NameCheap services!
