Re: Displays, dual or single for Color?

I use a Single 23'' with an Sony BVM. Reasons for this are:

1. Since Color is relying on the GPU for Processing/Performance, I use one monitor to give as much processing power to Color, rather than a second monitor. In my tests here, there is a difference in performance for the better using a single screen.

2. I'm fortunate enough to have a professional scope hooked to my Kona 3 so I can accurately measure the signals coming out of my system. In Color, using a single monitor "limits" you to 2 scopes instead of the 3 you'd see using dual monitor. I use the 3-D scope and the RGB parade in Color.

3. Most importantly. I find that clients who see a "bigger" preview on a second UI screen may get confused by what they should be looking at. In single monitor mode, the preview window is smaller, therefore the clients can focus on the external monitor, not what the UI is displaying.

3A. Okay, second most important. I feel that as a colourist, you should learn eventually to be focused on the external monitor, less on the UI screen. Now, I understand his is easier said than done, as I have Tangent controllers and an external scope. Yet, I really feel that the Color UI is good for coloring and less for image display and monitoring.

Hope this helps! Respectfully.

Michael Sandness - Colorist
www.splicehere.tv
Splice Here, Minneapolis MN