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Playback Monitor Output
I just fired up my first Final Cut Studio set up, and I want to output the playback of any given FCS timeline (in either 480, 720 or 1080) to a 1920×1080 monitor from my MacBookPro.
I’m considering purchasing a cheap 1920×1080 flatscreen LCD TV (has a great picture) which has a HDMI, and DVI input. Is this a reasonable choice for a inexpensive monitor, and what’s the best way to input the signal from Final Cut and the MacBookPro?
How do I output from the MacBookPro, and from what port? Am I missing a video card here?
Suggestions?
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2 Replies
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The DVI port is on the right hand side of your MBP. Connect this to the LCD.
Then, in FCP, go to:
View > Video Playback > Digital Cinema Playback Preview
Then go to:
View > External Video > All Frames
This can be toggled on and off with Command – F12.
This is not a good space to color correct (RGB to YUV color space conversion does not happen,) or to check graphics or video for artifacts from interlacing.
It is, however, fun and impressive.
If want accurate previews and are editing standard definition, monitor a broadcast CRT (Sony PVM, JVC TM, or similar) through your DV deck. Even a regular CRT TV calibrated to color bars is better than nothing.
If you are editing HDV look into the Matrox MXO.
If you plan on making color adjustments to your work, and it will be seen on TV screens, the investment in decent monitoring will make a difference.
However, if you are not doing this professionally, fun and impressive might just be the way to go! But, it pays to know the limitations going in.
Best,
Tom
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Thanks Tom, that’s just what I needed to know. I am monitoring with a CRT through the playback deck right now – good for color work – and the flat screen will be fun!
best
Victor
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