http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/ Engadget HD Comments for Ask Engadget HD: Best HDTV & secondary video editing monitor for my Macbook Pro? http://hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 18th 2009 12:42PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/
Apple is waiting too long to introduce this great tech!!!!]]>Jun 18th 2009 10:13PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/
Based on your request for it to be a HDTV you'll want something with a built in tuner, which means none of the Apple monitors will work I believe. I don't have any specific recommendations at this time, I'm others will however.]]>Jun 18th 2009 12:44PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 19th 2009 10:17AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/
We have found that the plasmas (pioneer / panasonic) are quite good for this as they have a natural color gamut. We didn’t like the LCDs but we did our comparisons about 1.5 years ago so the newer crop of them may be better than the plasmas.

Refresh rate isn't as important -- as you will want to be running your work at normal refresh speeds.

All the monitors have HDMI and a simple cable should do the trick to connect the two. ]]>Jun 18th 2009 4:14PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/410274-REG/Sony_BVMA14F5U_BVMA14F5U_14_HD_Broadcast.html
You can find something similar to this on ebay for a pretty reasonable price.

Having full resolution or even a display as large as 32'' isn't as important and color replication and contrast ratio.
If you want something bigger as a client monitor then go for a TV, but don't expect to color correct on it.]]>Jun 18th 2009 1:50PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 18th 2009 2:38PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 18th 2009 3:18PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/629307-REG/JVC_DT_V17L3DY_17_LCD_MONITOR_w_HD_SD.html

Otherwise check :
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/reviews.php
for good reviews especially color-wise.

As usual it all depends what you are willing to invest! :)

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~Mitchell]]>Jun 18th 2009 2:12PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/
Here's my setup:

Macbook Pro (pre unibody) 2.5Ghz, 4GB ram, 512 Graphics.
DVI -> HDMI Cable
Samsung ln52a550 52" 1080P LCD TV
Logitech Bluetooth Dinovo Edge Keyboard
Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (NOT Bluetooth, cause bluetooth mice SUCK)
Sofa

Basically, it's a HTPC setup... for editing, and it rocks. I sit 6' away, and have full command of the setup.

I HIGHLY recommend working with LCDs if you're using it as a timeline and viewing monitor. I have excellent results, and all my clients are blown away by the comfort of my setup. IMO, LCDs also offer a much more "quiet" screen, which is great for a timeline monitor. Plasma screens tend to be a bit more "buzzy", and will probably give you a headache if you're using them for a timeline screen.

Two very important things:

1) You GOTTA go 1080P. Just don't even consider 720. There isn't enough resolution to work with unless you're 1080P.

2) You need an LCD with "PC Mode." Basically, PC Mode means 1:1 pixel mapping, so you get stunning results. Many people try to hook up their computers to LCD TVs or Plasmas, and they get awful results. This is because most TVs overscan, sharpen, and post process the image like crazy. With PC Mode, you get beautiful colors and perfect text.

With my setup, I feel like I have a 52" version of the 30" apple cinema display. I'm typing this on my setup right now. In fact, I never even use my laptop screen anymore, because this setup is THAT awesome!

Also, I HIGHLY recommend Samsung. They are truly the best bang for the buck. I've had my TV for 1.5 years, and I'm still blown away every time I turn it on.

Bottom line, before you purchase your set, make sure it has a PC Mode. Typically, it is only ONE HDMI port that supports PC Mode... so keep this in mind as well. I purchased an HDMI switch to overcome this issue, so I can play Xbox 1:1 pixels as well :-)

Check the AVS forums for some really in depth analysis of the model you're considering.

avsforum dot com

Also, I should note that I DO NOT have a 120hz (or higher) set. Personally, I find anything over 60hz looks really weird. You may want to research that, and make sure you can turn the 120hz feature off, because it will really make your framerate look weird!!! Either that, or just buy a 60hz set!

Email me if you have further questions:
blakeharjes at yahoo dot com.

Best,
Blake Harjes
Editor
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I did not know that. thanks!

So that would be ideal for any use at all including watching stuff off Hulu?]]>Jun 19th 2009 10:21AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 18th 2009 10:31PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 18th 2009 7:05PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/
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If you are using the 2nd monitor as source/timeline monitor then imo any LCD that supports 1:1 pixels will be fine.

If you are trying to have something to use as a client monitor then LCD is fine, same 1:1. If you have something hanging off your laptop like one of AJA's external boxes you can also use a prosumer plasma for very minor color work. They're nothing compared to real calibrated color timed monitors but it might also be fine for whatever you're working on. Odds are if you're cutting primarily on a laptop its nothing too intensive.

If you are working on things that will be broadcast you really need to have two client monitors imo. One that's down converted to NTSC (an older tube display) and one that's full rez HD. I've gotten more than one emergency phone call from promo and development departments who's editors couldn't figure out why their SD footage was flickering on DVD output but not on the HD timeline or LCD monitors.]]>Jun 18th 2009 9:29PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/And again, as stated above....all this really depends on what you shoot and what your final output will be (broadcast, consumer DVD, Blu-ray, etc)

Hope this helps,
MarginalHDGuru]]>Jun 19th 2009 6:17AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 19th 2009 10:26AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/06/18/ask-engadget-hd-best-hdtv-and-secondary-video-editing-monitor-for/Jun 19th 2009 9:41PM