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Dell Monitor Question
HI All, Long time reader here on the cow but an extremely infrequent poster. I was looking for some insight on monitor aspect ratios for FCP/AE/Pshop use. Is 16:9 definitely the way to go? Here’s my situation, I am putting together a new FCP rig and I’m on the fence with what monitors to buy. I am looking for a dual monitor setup and was considering the 22 inch Dell 2209WA which is 16:10(1680×1080) aspect ratio and the Dell 23 inch 2311H which is 16:9 (1920×1080).
What is everyone here using? 16:10 or 16:9 monitors? I am leaning towards the 16:9 with the higher resolution. Is that a good move?
Thanks in advance guys
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We have Dell 24″ monitors that run at least 1920 x 1200.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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Your monitor choice is going to be driven more by what you anticipate delivering. If your deliverables are destined for broadcast, film or cinema, you’ll definitely want to invest in a quality broadcast display card and a good broadcast monitor that is capable of accurate color representation.
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Thanks for the info Walter and Mark, I am planning on picking up the 17 inch FSI that Walter has spoken highly of for color correction purposes. I was more interested in finding out what people thought of 16:10 vs 16:9 aspect ratios for the computer displays.
Walter, by any chance… do you have your dual 24 inch monitors paired up with the 17 inch FSI? I was curious to know if the smaller 17 inch monitor looks silly next to a pair of 24 inch monitors. Dell has the Ultra Sharp 2410 which looks like a really nice display, I just thought that the 24 inch would completely dwarf the the 17 inch FSI and that’s why I wasn’t considering it.
Thanks again for the help
ChrisP.S. Walter, really love the way your new shop is coming along.
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[Chris Cea] ” I was curious to know if the smaller 17 inch monitor looks silly next to a pair of 24 inch monitors.”
The purpose of the monitors is different. You need the FSI only if you make CC.About the 16×9 or 16×10 I don’t think is an issue, the think is that if you are doing HD you need a 1920×1080 for proper display. The DELL has a setting for 1:1. Each of your video pixels is displayed by a monitor pixel. That’s the proper way to display.
rafael
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