I wanted a dreamcolor last time after I tried this list. bought it, then days before it was here I asked for a refund! the messenger actually came with the monitor eventually but the I got the money back and returned it. the reason was I was so caught up on some bad reviews and also still could not decide in sRGB or wide gamut dilemma (which to choose) and should I go for high end monitor like NEC or EIZO... eventually got cold feet. I just said my next monitor will be sRGB and I don't care. I think I am going to go for Dell. eventually I am still with my very old dell monitor and didn't buy anything. 

On Sat, Oct 21, 2017 at 10:55 PM, Robert W. Walker <AE-List@media-motion.tv> wrote:

It's such a crapshoot. I wish I could try-before-buy.

My dilemma is: spend ~500 on say Ultrasharp and maybe be disappointed --
or spend 900 on BenQ PV270 and maybe feel like I overkilled.  I want a
solid color-accurate monitor even though it's "only" for the GUI
(separate DreamColor is the grading monitor). But if the PV270 blows the
DreamColor away it could become the primary grading monitor. But then
I'd be using a $1k DreamColor for GUI, what a waste... on and on, the
buyer's dilemma.

Robert W. Walker
WalkerSound
Walker/Fitzgibbon TV & Film
Los Angeles CA USA

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [AE] Monitor Recommendations
> From: "Chris Zwar" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
> Date: Sat, October 21, 2017 8:19 am
> To: "After Effects Mail List" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
>
>
> Most of the monitors we use are Dells, in the ultrasharp range.  They actually upgraded me to a new 4K monitor the other day and then realised the graphics card in my machine couldn’t run it, so it went away again.
> I have no idea how they compare to anything else but I can only suggest that you include the price of a calibrator, such as an xrite i-display pro, into your overall budget.
>
> -Chris
>
> > On 21 Oct 2017, at 4:53 am, 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:
> > • A loaded up late 2015 iMac (32 GB RAM • 1 TB SSD • MD Radeon R9 M395X 4096 MB • RAID etc.)
> > • Connected via Thunderbolt2, through an OWC breakout box
> > • 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
> > –––––––––––––––––––––––
> > Craig Hemming
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> > cartercraig.com <http://cartercraig.com/>
> >
> >

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