Unique Gift Idea for Friends: Make a Gaming Montage Using Medal.tv
The holiday season’s here, and if you’re looking to score big with a personal, feel-good gift for your gaming bud(s), why not make a video montage of your best moments together? Skip the generic gift card and give them something that hits way closer to home.
It’s super easy to capture, edit, and share all those memories. Here’s how:
Why a gaming montage?
Simple answer: it’s personal and fun, and who doesn’t love a stroll down memory lane? A montage is a highlight reel of everything you’ve been through together, from unbelievable plays to those “accidental” friendly fires. So gather those moments all in one place and get ready to relive the glory (and the goofs).
1. Pick the right clips
Got a ton of Medal clips sitting around? Grab all your favorites, stack ’em up in the editor, and watch the memories pile up. Consider picking clips around a specific theme, game, joke, or person.
2. Add music / Sound effects
Sometimes, music speaks louder than words. Sprinkle in a backing track or sound effect at just the right time to give your montage some real pizzazz. Whether you’re going for epic or ironic, adding music turns can really add that holiday spice you’re going for (づ￣ ³￣)づ
3. GIFs and Stickers
Make it even better with GIFs and stickers. Trust us, slapping a dancing cat or a funny GIF on a clip just hits different. (⌐■_■)
4. Text Overlays
Need to add a bit of context or just a punchline? Medal’s text overlay feature lets you toss in captions, inside jokes, or dramatic titles on your clips. Keep it personal and let everyone know exactly why that moment made you yell
5. Build the Perfect Gaming Montage
Go with a Theme: Whether you’re aiming for all the “best fails” or a mix of silly moments and proudest wins, pick a theme to give your montage some flow. It makes everything feel more polished, like a movie night with all your pals’ favorite scenes. Sound effects, gifs, and music can also reflect the theme.
6. Make it personal
Remember, this is a gift from you to your friends, not homework. Toss in inside jokes, burns, and nods that mean something to your crew.
7. Keep It Short
Most people’s attention spans are a bit short. Use the “fast forward” effect to get from point A to point B faster, and keep your clips trimmed down to just the good parts. Check out SovietWomble's lovingly-edited Helldivers 2 montage, for example:
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With Medal.tv, turning your shared gaming moments into a holiday montage is super easy. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, whether you’re watching together or posting it for everyone to see in the server.
Need more guidance on making your gaming montage a reality? Check out our Support article on How to create a Montage.