Preview on dedicated monitor in Vista/Server2008--What works? at DVinfo.net

Jon Larson · April 30th, 2009, 12:06 PM

Hi folks,

I've got a box running Premier CS3/ProspectHD on Server 2008(x64). Right now, we have a cheap Quadro NVS195(?) that does OK, but we would really like to be able to output a preview signal to a secondary monitor. We have a dedicated preview monitor for this (Sony LMD-2030W) with an available HDMI port.

I've gone through all the threads about lack of overlay support by NVidia/Vista. I've also seen some people recommend various ATI cards and the Matrox APVe; but those recomendations don't mention which OS is being used, and a lot of things that work on XP break on Vista.

So here is my request: If you use Vista or Server 2008 (especially 64-bit), and are able to redirect your timeline preview from Premier/Prospect to full-screen on a second monitor, would you mind sharing the card/drivers/settings you use to make it work?

Also--does anybody know what's the status on preview via Blackmagik Intensity HDMI out?

Jon Larson · May 6th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Just in case anyone missed the question...

Glenn Babcock · May 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Jon,

I have this working on my rig:

Windows 7 64-bit (build 7100)
CS4
ProspectHD 4 beta
GeForce 8800 GTX (181.72)
Dell 2007WFP as monitor #1
Dell E248WFP as monitor #2

To enable full screen preview of the Program Monitor on monitor #2, select the timeline, the select the Sequence menu, Sequence Settings, Playback Settings, and under External Device select Monitor:2...

I don't know what issues others are having, but this works great for me. If Premiere has the focus then monitor #2 goes to full screen preview mode. If I click out onto something else then monitor #2 reverts back to extended desktop.

I calibrate monitor #2 with a Spyder 3. Great for color correction.

Regards,
Glenn

Glenn Babcock · May 6th, 2009, 12:32 PM

Also, when FirstLight is playing nice it's great to have it running on monitor #2 as well. Then I can toggle between full-screen PPro and FirstLight on the same screen to adjust color.

Jon Larson · May 6th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the information Glen.

Not sure if this matters, but what connections do you have for Monitors 1&2--e.g. DVI, HDMI, VGA?

Jon

Glenn Babcock · May 6th, 2009, 12:46 PM

NP. #1 is DVI, #2 is VGA (I run #2 through a console switch to use with other systems).

Gary Brun · May 6th, 2009, 01:49 PM

I am using Cs4, quadro NVS 450 and have three monitors running.
My CPU is i7 920 and vista ultimate 64 with 12g DDR3 1600mhz

Jon Larson · May 6th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Thanks Glen.. That's obviously a very recent setup, so I wonder if you ever used that monitor setup with earlier versions of Premier--e.g. CS3?

Glenn Babcock · May 6th, 2009, 02:32 PM

No, I never tried it in CS3. Don't have that running anymore or I would test it for you.

May 6th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#7
Gary Brun Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kråkstad Norway. Posts: 229	I am using Cs4, quadro NVS 450 and have three monitors running. My CPU is i7 920 and vista ultimate 64 with 12g DDR3 1600mhz __________________ http://www.mlotv.com

April 30th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#1
Jon Larson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Preview on dedicated monitor in Vista/Server2008--What works? Hi folks, I've got a box running Premier CS3/ProspectHD on Server 2008(x64). Right now, we have a cheap Quadro NVS195(?) that does OK, but we would really like to be able to output a preview signal to a secondary monitor. We have a dedicated preview monitor for this (Sony LMD-2030W) with an available HDMI port. I've gone through all the threads about lack of overlay support by NVidia/Vista. I've also seen some people recommend various ATI cards and the Matrox APVe; but those recomendations don't mention which OS is being used, and a lot of things that work on XP break on Vista. So here is my request: If you use Vista or Server 2008 (especially 64-bit), and are able to redirect your timeline preview from Premier/Prospect to full-screen on a second monitor, would you mind sharing the card/drivers/settings you use to make it work? Also--does anybody know what's the status on preview via Blackmagik Intensity HDMI out?

May 6th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#2
Jon Larson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Bump Just in case anyone missed the question...

May 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#3
Glenn Babcock Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 64	Jon, I have this working on my rig: Windows 7 64-bit (build 7100) CS4 ProspectHD 4 beta GeForce 8800 GTX (181.72) Dell 2007WFP as monitor #1 Dell E248WFP as monitor #2 To enable full screen preview of the Program Monitor on monitor #2, select the timeline, the select the Sequence menu, Sequence Settings, Playback Settings, and under External Device select Monitor:2... I don't know what issues others are having, but this works great for me. If Premiere has the focus then monitor #2 goes to full screen preview mode. If I click out onto something else then monitor #2 reverts back to extended desktop. I calibrate monitor #2 with a Spyder 3. Great for color correction. Regards, Glenn

May 6th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#4
Glenn Babcock Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 64	Also, when FirstLight is playing nice it's great to have it running on monitor #2 as well. Then I can toggle between full-screen PPro and FirstLight on the same screen to adjust color.

May 6th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#5
Jon Larson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Thanks for the information Glen. Not sure if this matters, but what connections do you have for Monitors 1&2--e.g. DVI, HDMI, VGA? Jon

May 6th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#6
Glenn Babcock Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 64	NP. #1 is DVI, #2 is VGA (I run #2 through a console switch to use with other systems).

May 6th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#8
Jon Larson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Thanks Glen.. That's obviously a very recent setup, so I wonder if you ever used that monitor setup with earlier versions of Premier--e.g. CS3?

May 6th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#9
Glenn Babcock Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 64	No, I never tried it in CS3. Don't have that running anymore or I would test it for you.