We all use technology daily regardless of our field of activity. However, digital content creators rely on technology to implement their ideas. As well as, produce interesting, high-quality materials, work on collaborative projects, and communicate with clients and the public. For them, tech accessories are not nice-to-have items but the foundation of their work. This means creators have high standards and long lists of requirements for tech accessories.
Read along to find out the top tech accessories for each creative field, how they can boost your productivity and enhance your creativity, and how to choose accessories that match your work style.
Tech Accessories for Photography Creators
Professional photographers need more than photo accessories, such as tripods and lens filters. Once they’ve established their photo business, they must consider creating a workflow for culling, storing, and sharing images. Even beginner and amateur photographers should consider this to avoid losing valuable photos and spending all their time looking for a file or an album.
Storage Solutions
A productive photography workflow requires safe solutions for storing large amounts of data, such as external drives or subscription-based cloud storage solutions.
External drives have massive capacities and don’t require an internet connection. Some portable drives, such as LaCie 8TB Rugged RAID Shuttle USB-C & USB 3.0 All-Terrain Encrypted Drive, are prepared to resist any weather conditions and terrain. On the downside, they are more expensive than a monthly cloud storage subscription, and you may lose them during your travels. If you choose an external drive as a backup solution for your photographs, keep it in a safe place.
Cloud storage subscriptions are easy on the budget, weigh nothing, and provide as much space as you are willing to pay for. Your data is safely stored in a cloud and accessible from any device. However, you need an internet connection to upload or view your photos, which may be difficult to find when you are on the move.
The best storage solution seems to be a hybrid one. Back up your photo albums in the cloud for safety and take a portable external drive on your travels to empty or back up your memory cards.
Photo Printers
Even though you may prefer to share your photos online or email them to your clients, a professional printer is a tech accessory every photographer should consider. A print offers a multisensorial experience no digital photo can equal. Many photography professors advise students to print their photos to notice technical and compositional mistakes. Furthermore, having a printed photo portfolio eases the interaction with your clients (e.g., you can show them photo albums), improves your chances of having your photos exhibited in a gallery, and helps you sell your work as photo prints.
For professional-grade photo prints the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 17″ Wide Format Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer is a great choice that lets you print up to 17 x 22″.
Choose an all-in-one printer able to deliver the high print quality you need but also to deal with the rest of your office tasks (e.g., copy and scan documents). The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is a good example in this regard. It can print wide-format photos but also print, copy, and scan documents and graphics. And, you can operate it via a smartphone app.
Tech Accessories for Video Content Creators
Video creators need tech accessories to edit their movies before showing them to their clients or the public. Movie editing software requires powerful hardware resources. Additioanly, you will need an ergonomic workspace setup. All this will support you during those long hours of editing.
High-Performance Computers
Whether you prefer a desktop or a laptop, a high-performance computer is a must. Features such as CPU performance, GPU speed and performance, hard disk speed and capacity, RAM, and connectivity are essential for video and audio editing. Check video editing software requirements and ensure your computer offers at least a little bit more than that.
An excellent example of a computer for video processing and editing is the Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra, which features up to a 76-core GPU and 192GB of unified memory, 64GB RAM, superfast 1TB SSD, and all the ports you can think of.
Tech Accessories for an Ergonomic Workspace
Video content creators spend long hours in front of their computers. Therefore, they need high-end monitors that deliver impeccable image quality and protect their vision, ergonomic keyboard and mouse combos that improve their work speed and support a healthy posture. In addition, they need other tech accessories that can improve their workflows, such as monitor arms, docking stations, and speakers.
Select compatible items that work well together and, as much as possible, reduce the number of cables and adaptors. You want to declutter your workspace to improve your creativity and boost your morale. For example, you use DaVinci Resolve to edit your movies. In that case, you may want a keyboard from the same brand to ensure they work perfectly together.
The Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard is designed specifically for DaVinci Resolve 16 and features controls and shortcuts that enhance efficiency and speed up your workflow.
Tech Accessories for Audio Content Creators
If you create audio content, such as radio shows, podcasts, or audiobooks, you need a computer to record and edit your material. However, you aren’t so keen to have a high-end monitor or a performant graphic card. What you want is an exquisite microphone to capture high-quality audio footage and high-definition speakers.
Microphones
There are lavaliers, handheld microphones, microphones for recording instruments, microphones for smartphones, wireless and wired ones, and so on. Before purchasing a microphone or more to create audio content, you must do some research.
Start with the type of audio you want to record (voice, music, nature sounds, etc.), but also consider where you’ll be recording, how many sound sources you’ll have (e.g., multiple speakers), and how you intend to deal with ambient sounds (e.g., block them as noise or not). Remember the ease of use and microphone accessories, such as stands. It’s a lot to think about, but it’s worth the effort.
For example, the Rode PodMic Dynamic Cardioid USB Microphone is a nice microphone for recording podcasts and broadcasting radio shows. It produces a rich, full-body sound with enhanced clarity for speech, has an onboard processor for reducing noise, integrates a swing mount for simple positioning, and is compatible with mixers, desktop computers, and mobile devices.
Professional Audio Speakers
Professional audio speakers are perfect for creating audio content in a studio or at home. Correlate the speakers’ size and power with your space and ensure they are compatible with the rest of your audio equipment.
For example, the EVE Audio 4″ 2-Way Active Studio Monitor is a relatively small speaker but has a 4″ SilverCone woofer with a honeycomb-structured diaphragm that produces a large dynamic. Due to its small size, the monitor is portable, too.
Tech Essentials for All Creators
When you transform content creation into a small business, you start to require a little bit more than the tech accessories specific to your content type. For example, all creators require a computer, a keyboard and mouse combo, and a storage solution. They all require charging solutions, such as multi-device charging stations, cables, and adapters. If they work outside their studios, they all need dedicated bags to protect their gear and accessories while traveling.
In addition to all these, a few tech essentials stand out: accessories for communication. All creators need a smartphone or a tablet to connect with clients, collaborators, and the public, respond to emails, upload announcements on their social media accounts, and plan their working setups.
Smartphones and Tablets
Smartphones are lightweight and discrete; tablets are more powerful and have bigger screens. If your work involves visual content (e.g., photography, videography, illustration, graphic design, etc.), go for tablets. If your work has less visual content (e.g., audio), you can do it with a smartphone. Regardless, choose a product that’s compatible with the rest of your gear and tech accessories.
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For example, the Apple iPad Air 13″ with M2 Chip integrates smoothly with other Apple devices, sharing the same iCloud space with them. The generous 13’’ screen is a comfortable canvas for photo and video editing, sketching, and other visual activities.
Power Banks
A power bank is a nice accessory to have. It’s small, portable, and reliable. Choose one with a large capacity, fast charging features, and plenty of connectivity options to power your smartphone, tablet, and more.
The Zagg Powerstation Pro XL Power Bank is a good example. With a high battery capacity of 25000mAh, 100W fast-charging power, and three USB-C ports for simultaneously charging three devices, this power bank is a versatile solution for powering your tech accessories.
Conclusion
In summary, we encourage you to choose high-quality tech accessories that are reliable and robust and to create a clutter-free workspace. To enhance your creativity and improve your productivity, you need accessories that match your content type, style, and workflow. It’s important to feel comfortable using them, which may take some learning time but is worth the effort in the long term. Check out Adorama’s user reviews and contact their customer service for personalized advice. Make an informed decision from the beginning and take your creative work to the next level right now.
