3 Monitor Set up

Hello everyone,

Looking for a little help. First time attempting to set up 3 monitors for editing in Premiere. couldn't find my solution in other posts..



Currently using a NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT and 2x 22" monitors. Works fine.

Just purchased a 32" HDTV, and looking into using it as a 3rd monitor for playback. A little confused at what type of graphics card I need to purchase to allow for the 3rd monitor.

Would be used just for video playback. What I want is to scrub the timeline, and for whatever I see in my Program window, to also be seen full screen in my new monitor. Mainly for clients to see better than looking over my shoulder.


Have heard of Blackmagic Intensity Pro, is that the best option for the lowest cost, or are there any better ideas? Any other suggestions?

[Chris Pearse]

Hi,

If all you will need to do is output HDMI to a monitor from Premiere, the Intensity Pro is a pretty simple option. It will allow you to output up to 1080i60/1080p30. It is a very basic card with just HDMI and analogue video input and output. If you needed extra connections such as SDI, the DeckLink series of cards will offer this. If you want access to higher frame rate progressive formats (1080p50/60) or 2K support, you would maybe be looking at something like the DeckLink HD Extreme 3D+.