Mailing List AE-List@media-motion.tv — Message #63269
From: Jim Curtis <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
Subject: Re: [AE] Monitor Recommendations
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:35:48 -0500
To: After Effects Mail List <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
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I’ve been pretty happy with my HP DreamColor 24” for the past five or eight years.  It has several color space profiles built in, like Rec. 709, and has multiple inputs, including DisplayPort.  I use it as the grading monitor for my broadcast color work.  It has maintained its calibration remarkably well.  There’s a newer, larger model out.  My 30” ACD is showing signs of decay.  I’ll probably replace it with a new DreamColor.  It’s a lot of bang for the buck.  

I’m not very current, though, on what the state of the art is.  I will watch this thread with interest as well.



On Oct 20, 2017, at 12:53 PM, Craig Hemming <AE-List@media-motion.tv> wrote:

I know Monitors has been the subject of many threads over time –– but when I’m not in the market I tend not pay very close attention. 

But Today: my trusty old 24” Apply display used as a secondary monitor where I preview After Effects sequences has begun to grow dim. It’s about 8 years old, so I think a replacement is due.

Usage: 
β€’ A loaded up late 2015 iMac (32 GB RAM β€’ 1 TB SSD β€’ MD Radeon R9 M395X 4096 MB β€’ RAID etc.)
β€’ Connected via Thunderbolt2, through an OWC breakout box
β€’ Used for After Effects Previews (have my timeline and frequently used windows on the built-in 27” 5K display)

I’m thinking I’d like 27” or larger. Not looking for a bargain brand but on the other hand, I’m not doing 4K deliveries either. Non broadcast, HD, corporate.

Sharing of suggestions / experiences (good and bad) would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Craig
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