• Avid Media Composer

  Looking for recommendations for Avid full screen monitor

  Posted by Sean Lewis on February 18, 2020 at 11:18 pm

  Hey there,

  I am looking to buy some gear for a home setup with Avid MC.

  One thing the post facilities I’ve worked at in the past have mentioned, is that it can be difficult to find a computer monitor for full-screen playback that will work on 24p and 25p projects.

  I’m talking about the monitor that will be connected via HDMI and a blackmagic converter.

  Does anyone know what specs you need to look out for when shopping for this? Eg Vaults, Hertz, etc?

  Another option is to get a TV, rather than a computer monitor. I’ve been told this can solve the problem, but it means you’re less likely to find a solution with an adjustable height neck, like computer monitors do.

  Any advice would be really appreciated.

  Eric Santiago replied 6 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 3 Replies
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  Eric Santiago

  February 19, 2020 at 3:39 pm

  I use an Eizo CG277 via BMD U4K HDMI from a 2013 Mac Pro and HP Z840 at home.
  At work, a Flanders LMD 24″ via Avid Artist DNxIO HDMI from a 2013Mac Pro.
  Both displays are great for the price we got them.
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  Sean Lewis

  February 20, 2020 at 4:46 am

  Thanks Eric.

  Have you tested both these setups for full screen playback on 24p and 25p projects?
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  Eric Santiago

  February 20, 2020 at 4:58 pm

  [Sean Lewis] “Have you tested both these setups for full screen playback on 24p and 25p projects?”

  Only NTSC 29.976 and Film 23.976.
  I’m in North America.
  I am confident it will handle 25p.
  What is it that concerns you?
  Also to add, the work setup has Avid output to a Sonny 65″ XBR 4K.
  It’s a lovely display 🙂

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