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| +1 for the DreamColor. It has a nice compliment of inputs (analog & digital), but only works in DeepColor mode with a 60p HDMI input. So, you need a converter such as the AJA HDP2 to feed it an HD-SDI or SDI input of other frame rates, and get the DeepColor mode. That's what I have, and am very satisfied with the pair when used with FCP, Pr or Ae. I keep a spare MacPro on hand, and it's nice to be able to use the DVI inputs, and use the HP both as a TV monitor and a computer display. I think I spent about $2300 on both; $1750 for the HP and $500 for the converter. That's over your budget, but when I was researching, this was the best value proposition for this level of quality and function. Also, HP sells a calibration kit (probe and software) for about $200 to keep it looking right. On Jan 20, 2012, at 5:07 PM, Stephen van Vuuren wrote: > Only 24” but the HP Dreamcolor is about the only monitor that is pretty decent for both. I think there is quite of bit of info on ProVideo Coalition about using it as a reference monitor. > > stephen van vuuren > 336.202.4777 > > http://www.sv2studios.com/ > http://www.outsideinthemovie.com/ > http://www.stephenv2.me/ > > A film is – or should be – more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later. > –Stanley Kubrick > > From: After Effects Mail List [mailto:AE-List@media-motion.tv] On Behalf Of Teddy Gage > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 4:46 PM > To: After Effects Mail List > Subject: [AE] [OT] Best monitor for graphics? > > Hi all, looking into getting 2x new 24 - 30 inch monitors, and wanted to know what the current favorites are. Not into getting a cinema display either. Is there anything on the market that functions as both a standard graphics monitor and a high-end reference monitor? Are there any LCD options that have such good color depth you could fake it with good calibration? Does anyone use displayport or hdmi over DVI? I have an Eizo Coloredge CG222W that does a pretty good job at filling that role, but I'm getting a new system and don't want to drop another couple grand on one monitor. I don't need SDI or broadcast monitoring per se, just something that's as neutral as possible and has lots of color control and good brightness. Any suggestions welcome many thanks, > -TG > > -- > Animator & Editor > www.teddygage.com > Brooklyn > |
