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Will Abele · July 23rd, 2004, 01:29 PM

Will an HD TV work well as a monitor for previewing video and color correcting? It says it has DVI inputs, will this allow me to plug it directly into my computer and have FCP play the video through the DVI connection?
This is the model I was looking at.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo
thanks,
Will

Mike Rehmus · July 24th, 2004, 11:30 AM

It depends on the how the monitor treats SD video.

This is really a high-resolution television, not a broadcast monitor. The television industry uses the label, 'Monitor' to differentiate it from a 'television' that has a tuner.

So if your system and the 'monitor' have compatible signal connections, yes it will work. How well, as compared to a broadcast monitor is unknown. But certainly better than no display at all.

Glenn Chan · July 24th, 2004, 08:06 PM

You might be better off getting a NTSC monitor or an industrial grade television for better color accuracy.

2- What you see on your computer monitor from Final Cut isn't very accurate to what your video will look like (many issues). If you are new to video I highly recommend hooking up any TV to your deck to have an idea what your video looks like. Consumer TVs can't/shouldn't be trusted for color accuracy, so don't assume colors look the way they are (i.e. some consumer TVs are overly saturated and contrasty, or have their white balance off).

Will Abele · July 24th, 2004, 09:07 PM

I already have a consumer grade TV connected, but I have to turn on my mini DV camera to use it. The reason I liked the HD TV was that it would connect via DVI and I could justify the expense because it works as a normal TV as well.

Will Abele · July 24th, 2004, 09:11 PM

What should I buy to connect my TV, or NTSC monitor if I buy one, to the computer without using my camcorder. I am still just doing this as a hobby, but I would like to start doing more editing work. My budget is very small, but this is an important thing to buy I guess.

July 23rd, 2004, 01:29 PM	#1
Will Abele Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26	Monitor Will an HD TV work well as a monitor for previewing video and color correcting? It says it has DVI inputs, will this allow me to plug it directly into my computer and have FCP play the video through the DVI connection? This is the model I was looking at. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo thanks, Will

July 24th, 2004, 11:30 AM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	It depends on the how the monitor treats SD video. This is really a high-resolution television, not a broadcast monitor. The television industry uses the label, 'Monitor' to differentiate it from a 'television' that has a tuner. So if your system and the 'monitor' have compatible signal connections, yes it will work. How well, as compared to a broadcast monitor is unknown. But certainly better than no display at all. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 24th, 2004, 08:06 PM	#3
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	You might be better off getting a NTSC monitor or an industrial grade television for better color accuracy. 2- What you see on your computer monitor from Final Cut isn't very accurate to what your video will look like (many issues). If you are new to video I highly recommend hooking up any TV to your deck to have an idea what your video looks like. Consumer TVs can't/shouldn't be trusted for color accuracy, so don't assume colors look the way they are (i.e. some consumer TVs are overly saturated and contrasty, or have their white balance off).

July 24th, 2004, 09:07 PM	#4
Will Abele Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26	I already have a consumer grade TV connected, but I have to turn on my mini DV camera to use it. The reason I liked the HD TV was that it would connect via DVI and I could justify the expense because it works as a normal TV as well.

July 24th, 2004, 09:11 PM	#5
Will Abele Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26	What should I buy to connect my TV, or NTSC monitor if I buy one, to the computer without using my camcorder. I am still just doing this as a hobby, but I would like to start doing more editing work. My budget is very small, but this is an important thing to buy I guess.