• Apple Final Cut Pro

  Video Monitor

  Posted by Geoff Addis on January 19, 2020 at 2:50 pm

  Although not strictly pertaining only to FCPX, I would appreciate recommendations for a new 27 inch 4K display monitor for use with FCPX. HDR is not at the top of my requirement list, it would be a bonus. The new Apple HDR monitors are outside my budget, but I do wonder if the LG 5K Ultrafine monitor as supplied by Apple or the LG version of this monitor would give a reasonable indication of Rec709 colour, again Rec2020 would be welcome. Alternately, would I be better advised to get a 4K tv, although I have yet to discover one that is 27 inch in size. Also, would it be better to have either a Black Magic or AJA 4K interface rather than connecting the monitor directly to a Thunderbolt connection on my iMac?

  Thanks in advance.

  Morten Carlsen replied 6 years, 2 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  Eric Santiago

  January 20, 2020 at 3:55 pm

  Anything that size would be expensive.
  I have an Eizo 24″ CG247X HD for external and that does wonders with FCPX and others.
  However, a bit pricey at 2K USD.
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  Morten Carlsen

  March 11, 2020 at 11:56 am

  I have an 5k Ultra Fine from LG which is amazing. I also can recommend LGs true 4k (4096 Pixels) computer monitor. Both aren’t too expensive.

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  Geoff Addis

  March 11, 2020 at 5:16 pm

  Thanks for the responses. I ended up getting a BenQ SW271 monitor and have calibrated it using an x-Rite i1 Display Pro. Interestingly, the calibrated display is VERY close to the monitor’s in built Rec709 setting. Colours appear to be accurate although the black level could be a little lower.
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  Morten Carlsen

  March 11, 2020 at 5:20 pm

  You might also wanna try my Software Color Balance Monitor Pro Color Monitor.
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  Been color grading since about 20 years and grew tired of histograms and what not and color profiles, monitors etc…. And ended up creating this tool !

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