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My Photo & Video Editing Essentials
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items All the hardware, software, and in-betweens I use to produce my photos and videos! See them on YouTube (@meg_manalo) and Pinterest (@manalomegm) 🤳 Affiliate links available!
Sections
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Hardware
Software
(Extra) Storage
Accessories
Hardware
Everything on my desk!
My baby. A smart camera for an amateur camera user like me. It has all the convenient features like autofocus, scene intelligent mode, facial recognition, and touchscreen while also offering a plethora more of manual options to explore its photograph...
EOS M50 Mark II (EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM)
A laptop of any kind is great for producing content on the go. This model in particular is my best friend for all things work and school related. High performance, great graphics, and a seamless interface with the convenience of being able to travel ...
MacBook Pro
Desktops are great for long days of editing. (Better sitting dynamics I feel!) I have the model from 2019, but this is the closest available desktop I could find. High performance with great graphics, I love using this desktop for video editing and g...
Apple 27" iMac Pro with Retina 5K Display (Late 2017)
Software
Links to the primary applications and websites I use for all my photo and video purposes!
My current and favorite video editing software. It was a little daunting to use in the beginning, especially coming from Final Cut Pro, but I've since grown familiar with the interface. I feel as though I've been able to explore much more in terms of...
Adobe Premiere Pro
When I want something done, be it for a thumbnail, overlay / supers, or any other material involving graphic design, Photoshop is my go-to application. Took me a few goes at it to get familiar with the tools, but its many features are what enable me ...
Adobe Photoshop
My favoriteeee photo editing software to date!! So much flexibility with a user-friendly design. Makes all my photo editing dreams come true 🙏
Adobe Lightroom
A website to find copyright free music and support smaller artists! A variety of genres, playlists, and sounds available.
Thematic
My introduction to more complex video editing! There are a bunch of text templates, transition styles, and filter presets readily available through the application which makes Final Cut Pro more user-friendly than Premiere in my opinion.
Final Cut Pro for Mac
Recently subscribed to Envato Elements, and I've already used it like crazy for my most recent vlogs. Overlays, transitions, video + text templates, sound effects, music---just about anything you need for your projects can be found on here.
Envato Elements: Unlimited Stock Videos, Music, Photos & Graphics
(Extra) Storage
Super important and helpful for keeping your editing ecosystem organized!
My (and my dad's) most trusted brand of hard drives! We use the desktop drives to back up our files (iPhone pics for example) and store big projects (like my YouTube videos!). Storage like this helps our desktop computer run smoother as it lessens th...
Western Digital Desktop Hard Drives
Portable drives are great for storing movie files (easy to move around depending on which device we want to watch on), and for smaller size projects. I like to use these when I need to have my files with me over travels, like when I need to edit vide...
Western Digital Portable Hard Drives
Heavy duty SD card for your big / long-term filming project needs! Conveniently stores lots of footage in such a compact card.
SanDisk SD / SDXC Memory Cards with Built-In Adapter
The current memory card I use for vlogging! So much storage, and I am able to transfer my files using just the microSD or with its adapter.
SanDisk microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adapter
The most convenient alternative to lugging around my hard drives. From presentations to project files, a good flash drive comes in so handy when you need it. SanDisk is trusted!
SanDisk USB Flash Computer Storage
Accessories
Everything for the in-betweens
Bluetooth keyboard for the desktop
Apple Magic Keyboard
Bluetooth mouse for the desktop
Apple Magic Mouse
My phone's current charging cable.
Apple USB Type-C to Lightning Cable (3.3')
A need for me as I have the Type-C to Lightning charging cable for Apple. This charger has collapsable power plugs for more compact storage.
USB-C Wall Charger
Power adapter for devices with Type-C to Lightning charging cable.
USB Type-C Power Adapter
Laptop adapter with USB, Type-A and HDMI ports.
3-in-1 HDMI Multiport Adapter
For transferring your files from your SD cards to your devices.
SanDisk Memory Card Readers
To connect hard drives to devices (Desktops usually)
USB to Hard Drive
This adapter is a must-have for the editing ecosystem I have going on as my current laptop does not have any USB ports!
4-Port Slim USB-C Adapter
Faveeee headphones. Noise cancelling and so comfortable. With the sleekest, minimalist design that also allows it to fold and be compactly stored away in a case. Comes with an ambient noise feature too!
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Black)
Lightweight headphones that I use while video editing – I have the light pink variant of this!
JBL Tune 510BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Black)
You can never have enough adapters. You never know when you might need a specific type.
USB-C to USB Cord
This brand of power banks does not play around when it comes to being heavy duty. It is heavier to lug around compared to other power banks, but it can get you 3-4 full charges as you go about your day.
ROMOSS Heavy Duty Power Banks
Another trusted brand for power banks to carry around just in case! (With lighter-weight options!)
Veger Portable Power Bank