Good Monitor to Master DVD Output ?

TheDingo wrote on 10/6/2008, 12:58 PM

Hi All,

I need to buy a good monitor to use for Mastering the final files for a DVD. Any recommendations ?

Also, what's an inexpensive way of connecting this monitor so that Vegas will recognize it ?

Thanks!

Comments

rs170a wrote on 10/6/2008, 5:39 PM

I've recommended the JVC TMH-150CGU 15-Inch color production monitor numerous times and no one who has bought one been disappointed with it.
It's a 750 line display (translated: hi-res) monitor with underscan, blue gun only, monochrome switch, 43:/16:9 switchable, etc.
The B&H price is $470.00

edit: you can use an A/D card like the ADVC-55 or a miniDV camcorder that has pass-through to convert the signal from Vegas (firewire) to the monitor (analog aka composite video).
The camcorder can be non-functioning from a tape transport POV as all you need is the electronics to be working.

edit #2: Color Bars and How To Use 'em is an excellent tutorial on how to properly set up a colour monitor.

Mike

TimTyler wrote on 10/6/2008, 7:38 PM

I use the JVC TMH-150CGU fed from a BlackMagicDesign Intensity Pro.

Just bought a JVC DT-V17L2DU (mostly for shooting) but I haven't tried it with Vegas yet.

baysidebas wrote on 10/7/2008, 5:46 AM

I will heartily agree, the JVC is a most capable tool. Takes no time at all to calibrate and best of all, you can trust the results. I use an ADVC-300 to feed it and couldn't be happier.

richard-courtney wrote on 10/7/2008, 8:18 AM

I agree with Mike, the JVC.

Later you can add an input card, say for SDI.

Don't forget makes a great field monitor. Get a cover
from Portabrace.

UlfLaursen wrote on 10/7/2008, 10:44 AM

I have one a few models back of the mentioned JVC 15" and I just love it.

/Ulf