I need a New Monitor for Video Editing...Anything i should know?

[GPallan]

Well, i'm buying a new monitor that i'll be using for video editing and i was wondering if i should be looking for a "specific" kind of monitor.

I was going to buy a typical Samsung 17" LCD monitor. Will this do? Or should i be getting an old school CRT monitor?

Just thought i'd check in with you experts before i made this purchase.

Thanks!!

[nicedreams]

I would get a bigger lcd screen. At least 19. I have a 21 inch lcd screen, and I always complain that ain't big enough!

Jim

[jIgG]

i want LCD so bad

I've picked two 20" widescreens for me and the boyfriend but .... I'm not so fond of the quality and that some say colors don't look quite as right on an LCD.

[GPallan]

i want LCD so bad

I've picked two 20" widescreens for me and the boyfriend but .... I'm not so fond of the quality and that some say colors don't look quite as right on an LCD.

really? colors aren't accurate on an LCD monitor? So would you recomend a CRT monitor then?

[GPallan]

I would get a bigger lcd screen. At least 19. I have a 21 inch lcd screen, and I always complain that ain't big enough!

Jim

Hey Jim. So is this a common requirement with video editing (having a larger than average monitor)? Or is this just something that you personally prefer?

[basement]

I have had 17 samsung lcd monitor for past 3 years. Works fine for editing.

[GPallan]

I have had 17 samsung lcd monitor for past 3 years. Works fine for editing.

cool. yeah, i don't see why an LCD monitor wouldn't do the job. But just wanted to make sure. thanks

[kcwebwerks]

I had a 19" LCD briefly, but wasn't impressed with it for the money. I went back to my old trusty dusty 21" CRT monitor. Its heavy as hell but looks great. (and in the event of a tornado it holds my desk down so I have cover.)