Communigate Pro AE-List@media-motion.tv Message 63302

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I’m always amazed at visual media artists with high-end computers, software and el crappo monitors. It’s the most important tool you work with and the primary tool for making final decisions on how your work looks.

//rant off

I have now NEC, Dell, AOC, HP and AOC monitors floating around the studio and have owned Apple and BenQ as well in the past.

I’ve been very pleased with NEC. Much more affordable than Eizo but better than Dell in every way (color-space support, usability, performance, reliability, quality, cross-platform support, software, drivers). I do have a AOC 40” 4K as it has insanely good on-off contrast numbers but color is questionable. But it helps me see subtle shading issues and size helps reveal flaws.

My two cents - Dell is okay at bottom of budget range for graphics/pro work as are Apple displays. NEC is sweet spot of mid-range. Eizo/FSI etc. are high end money is no object.

The AOC’s, BenQ have their place as special purpose monitors, but they lack the controls and software for proper professional color management on graphics/pro station. Dell has marginal software (I still don’t think it supports Mac yet). Apple’s have nothing hooked to a PC.

Only the NEC/Eizos of the world have proper color management software that is cross-platform, usable etc.

Stephen

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Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 6:10 PM
To: After Effects Mail List <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
Subject: Re: [AE] Monitor Recommendations

I just left Fry's where they had SW2700PT on display. Interesting. I'm going back home to look up the difference between that and the PV line. Thanks for the info.

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On Sat, Oct 21, 2017 at 2:48 PM -0700, "Robert Kjettrup" <AE-List@media-motion.tv> wrote:

I have the PV3200PT.

I wanted the relative new 32" HP dreamcolor, but at double the price and just having spent much much more on the amazing FSI DM240 reference monitor I decided against getting the HP and go for the Benq and haven't regretted on bit 😀

I have used HP and Dell ultrasharp before and they normally are a good default choice in GUI monitors.

Den 21. okt. 2017 11.04 PM skrev "Robert W. Walker" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>:

I am definitely looking at BenQ. The PV270. Choking a little on the $900
price tag...but as someone once said "I've never regretted getting a
bigger hard drive, more RAM, or a finer display."

Which model BenQ do you have, Robert?

My shortlist is:

BenQ PV270
Dell U2717D
Samsung S27H850QFN (love these naming conventions)

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

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [AE] Monitor Recommendations
> From: "Robert Kjettrup" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
> Date: Sat, October 21, 2017 4:44 pm
> To: "After Effects Mail List" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
>
>
> I would say that don't skimp on the monitor, its what your eyes are on for
> probably way too long each day.
>
> I went for the Technicolour certified Benq and like it very much, but at
> first I wasn't so sure about it since it ghosted pretty badly with default
> settings. untill I found the quite hidden overdrive setting that was the
> cause of this, disabling that and its very nice.
> Just a tip if anyone are looking at the Benq
>
> Den 21. okt. 2017 10.26 PM skrev "Roei Tzoref" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>:
>
> > 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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> >> > >
> >> > >
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