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FCP Workflow Efficiency
Hi All.
Quick question:
As far as efficiency goes, is your workflow more efficient using (1)23″/24″ monitor or (2) 20″ monitors?
Thanks,
Jason -
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Jason,
This is a frequently asked question that has a simple answer. Buy the most “screen real estate” that you can afford.
Unless physical space is an issue (mobile truck, on set, etc.) then I think most people would argree that two 20″s are better than one 23/24. The ability to go “full screen” on one monitor and still see bins, timelines and so forth on the other is the main reason to recommend two monitors.
Our rooms all have two Apple 23″ cinema displays. We’re quite happy with them. Most of the rooms have been up and running for almost two years now and we haven’t had a single display konk out yet.
Mark
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I use an Apple Cinema 20″ for my timeline and the Apple Cinema HD 23″ for everything else. Seems to work for me. I guess it boils down to the less scrolling around one has to do the better, as far as effeciency goes.
– Don
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I have two Dell 24″ monitors. I’d definately take that over one 30″ any day.
Shane Ross
Alokut Productions
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That 30″ sure packs a ‘wow’ factor though. Saw my first one over xmas at the only Apple store in Canada, located in Toronto. Nice 🙂 Would certainly impress the clients. I just wouldn’t have the room to put it anywhere.
– Don
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I broke down and got the 30″ display. The wow factor wears off after awhile and it takes up less space than two 23″ monitors. I actually like it for the vertical real estate – great for seeing the viewer/canvas at 100% and a ton of tracks on the timeline. It also allows me to use the larger font sizes in FCP5.
I think the it really comes down to personal preference.
Boyd
“Go slow to go fast”
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