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what makes an ntsc monitor an ntsc monitor?
no, this has nothing to do with the sound of one hand clapping but…
…i need a ntsc monitor for use in a final cut pro system:
what determines what a ntsc monitor is?
what are the standards?
ALL monitors that screen video, screen it as ntsc (as opposed to pal)
rgb inputs?
svhs inputs?
color fidelity?
will the 20″ flat screen $88 memorex @ target be considered an ntsc monitor becasue it incorporates a svhs input and plays back ntsc information?
any and all info or links would be helpful.
thanks in advance
be well
rob
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[rob katz] “ALL monitors that screen video, screen it as ntsc (as opposed to pal)”
Well, yes. But that doesn’t make it broadcast monitor. Broadcast monitors are far more hard-wearing, have more horizontal lines of resolution, and better colour fidelity.
[rob katz] “will the 20″ flat screen $88 memorex @ target be considered an ntsc monitor becasue it incorporates a svhs input and plays back ntsc information?”
Absolutely not. I’m not sure what the prices are like over there (I’m in Australia) but for a 20″ broadcast monitor, you can expect to pay well in excess of $US1000, I would imagine. I just bought a second-hand sony 20″ CRT broadcast monitor here, and it set me back a couple of grand.
Having said that, using a TV for your external monitor is probably better than just cutting on your computer monitor – at the very least you can see any issues with the interlacing. SVHS is a good thing to look for at this level of gear. Broadcast monitors will have conections like component or SDI, something else that qualifies that pricetag.
Hope this clarifies a little…
Enzo Tedeschi
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