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Choosing an external monitor for CP
I am in the process of changing my editing system to handle hd. I am using a 24″ imac 2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo. With my sd set up I used a Sony dv/dvcam deck and a JVC professional 13″ Monitor. I am purchasing the new JVC gy-hm100u camcorder when it is released in April. I am somewhat confused about having an external monitor hooked up to my system for viewing my FCP projects. (1) What should I look for in the external monitor. Do I want a computer monitor or an HD TV? Once I purchase the external monitor/tv can I get rid of my SD JVC monitor all together. I don’t want to spend a lot but I want to make sure I get a monitor with the right specs. (2) What happens if I want to use past dv footage in a new project shot in hd. I do a lot of corporate projects which require the use of old interviews as part of the new productions. Am I going to have an issue doing this? Thanks in advance for any help.
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With the iMac you’re limited in what you can use for output. Mxo and Io hd are your choices.
A pro hd display is always preferred, I would say a Panasonic 1700w is the least you would need. From there it’s all about budget.
We run Sony broadcast CRT and panny pro plasmas in our shop.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
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