Must Have Video Production Toys for the New Year

By Dani Lyman

The New Year is upon us and if you didn't get all the toys you wanted for Christmas, don't fret. We have insider tips for the most vital video production toys on the market to make your business a success in 2020.

I went directly to the source to get the rundown on all the must-have products for 2020. My good friend—a tech savvy video professional who works with some of the biggest clients around the world—gave me a few insider tips for getting the most bang for your buck.

Here are his recommendations for quality equipment that every pro should have in their cage in the New Year.

SMART SOUND

The Deity V- Mic D3 and D3 Pro don't just sound cool and trendy, they are cool and trendy. Deity basically makes the iPhone of microphones. They're smarter, sleeker, and more diverse than other mics and are sure to make you the envy of all your video pro friends.

Deity has been in the business of making badass mics for years. The D3s aren't new to the market, but they are still fan favorites and the Pro was picked for 2018 Personal View's Best Product Award. One thing I've learned through my professional experience is nothing kills a project faster than bad sound. On the flip side, a great microphone can take your production quality to the next level. And with a rep like Deity's, I'd say the D3 is worth the investment.

SMART MIXER

You can't have a great microphone without a great mixer. To accompany that nifty little microphone is the Sound Devices MixPre II Mixer. This durable and compact mixer is one of the more user-friendly mixers on the market and is versatile enough to work on film and video locations, in studios for music or podcasts and is perfect for post needs like voice-overs and SFX.

Check out Sound Devices website for all the geek knowledge that will have you nerding out over this tiny toy that packs a big punch.

SMART COMPUTER

Mac Pro. I know, I know, I'm back at it with the Apple Products. But I've been around the block in the video world for a hot minute and nothing offers the ease of use, the symbolic relationship between products, and the high caliber apps and accessories like Apple. So when my friend recommended the new Mac Pro as a must have to accomplish all business and creative goals for 2020, I was sold.

While it hasn't been on the market long, customers are already posting rave reviews from its sleek new appearance to its functionality and powerful capabilities best suited for tech professionals.

For an extremely in-depth look at the new features and user experience check out this (slightly lengthy) video.

For more video product reviews, must-haves and insights check out this popular Youtube Series by DSLR Video Shooter and don't forget to contact Crew Connection for all your production needs.

Wishing you all the best and success this New Year!