{"id":59190,"date":"2015-07-15T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2015-07-15T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=59190"},"modified":"2015-07-15T11:19:54","modified_gmt":"2015-07-15T16:19:54","slug":"10-things-for-your-video-editing-suite-under-200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/10-things-for-your-video-editing-suite-under-200\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things for Your Video Editing Suite Under $200"},"content":{"rendered":"

We aren\u2019t talking about USB\u00a0coffee warmers or pen holders. Here are 10 things you could actually use around your video editing workstation.<\/h2>\n

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Make 14 hour editing sessions tolerable by getting your editing workstation in order.<\/strong>\u00a0Here are some helpful things to have around your editing suite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: We\u2019re not sponsored by any of the products or vendors listed below. We encourage you to purchase products at the retailer of your choice!<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Pen Tablet<\/h3>\n

\"Wacom<\/p>\n

Most video editors I know do their work with just a keyboard and mouse, but there are others, that simply swear by a tablet for a faster and more efficient editing experience. Wacom<\/a> has made a name in recent years as the go-to manufacturer of pen tablets for creative professionals and their marketing to post-production pros, touting the benefits of better ergonomics, custom button mapping and a more fluid animating process.<\/p>\n

If using a tablet seems intimidating, you can get in at a lower price point for some of the entry level models under $200<\/strong>. Give it a try in your editing work. If it sticks, upgrade to the Intuos Pro line and have your starter tablet as an on-the-go solution.<\/p>\n

For more info on editing and animating with a tablet check out our previous post: Why Use a Wacom Tablet or Stylus for Post Production?<\/a><\/p>\n

2. USB Hub<\/h3>\n

When you have a project on multiple hard drives and you already have your mouse or Wacom tablet hogging a port, you are going to need more USB ports<\/strong>. This is especially<\/em> true when working on a laptop. Expand your\u00a0USB capabilities with a hub…but avoid cheaply made hubs that likely won’t hold up to long term use (or being tossed around in a backpack). We love\u00a0these aluminum\u00a0Mac inspired models:<\/p>\n