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Using a 4K -TV- as an InterFace Monitor
Have:
FCPX 10.2
Mac Pro Late 2012 6-core Tower w28GB ram
Yosemite 10.10.5
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My old 37″ HD TV I am using (5+ yrs) as a desktop monitor is failing. Thinking of using an inexpensive (under $800) 40-inch-ish 4K consumer TV as the desktop main monitor (NOT color evaluation, I have a Dreamcolor for that).
Any one offer experiences with them? Google searches tell me the Pro should drive it OK, tho I worry about lag/judder with the 24p HD material I shoot. I guess this depends on the TV’s specs.
-Does FCPX interface resize to fit? and look OK?
-normal desktop duties (Mail, photoshop 5, etc) OK?
-plug & play or will I need widgets to make this work?
-suggested models? Like Samsung or LG.
Links to any How-Too or Monitor review sites appreciated!
Thanks!Stu Aull
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3 Replies
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I’d think you’d find the ghosting/antialiasing and general motion artifacts of most consumerish TVs to be highly distracting. Text will be blurry vs sharp. For that much $ you’re in the ballpark of a lot of decent LG, Dell, Sharp 4K/5K desktop monitors. That’s what I’d suggest instead.
Noah
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Hello Noah-
Are you saying ALL consumer TVs may have the ghosting/aliasing issues? or _Just_ 4K TVs? The antique 37″ LED HD 1080 consumer TV I am currently using (a low-spec Westinghouse!) is fine for this.Thank you for your kind reply!
Stu Aull
Alaska -
It’s your eyes that have to be happy but personally I find most consumer TV’s horrible for close-up viewing next to any decent computer monitor. They’re usually missing the proper scanning rates too so more eyestrain.
Noah
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