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- Real Name: Ivan Gabaldon
Hello again everyone.
I’m upgrading my current workstation, an iMac 27” 5K with a Ben-Q SW2700 monitor. I use an X-Rite Calibrator and also have the SpeedEditor, a Tangent Ripple, an audio I/O device, several RAID storage solutions and active speakers.
My new setup will be a MacStudio M1 Max with 64GB RAM (possibly with the 32-core GPU… or is the 24-core sufficient for Resolve?).
I was considering the Mac Studio Display to replace the iMac’s screen, but for that money I can get a monitor that offers hardware calibration and other options such as HDMI ports. So I’m considering the Ben-Q SW271C or the EIZO ColorEdge CS2740-4K 27”.
I have been happy with my current 2K BenQ and was almost set on the 4K Ben-Q SW271C, but for a little more money the EIZO can also be an option within my current budget. People seem to rave about EIZO monitors, claiming better color accuracy and more consistent build quality than BenQ. Also, some BenQ users report receiving “lemmons” which needed to be replaced.
Currently my iMac sits in front of me with my BenQ SW2700 on the right receiving the video feed from Resolve. I also have a 17” SEETEC monitor on the left, mostly to monitor 4 HDMI signals while using my ATEM Mini, and as a third monitor for general tasks or to place scopes and other Resolve tools. It’s a relatively inexpensive monitor, not sure if it could be properly calibrated to be used as a clean-feed monitor if needed.
For my new setup, I figure the new 4k Ben-Q or the EIZO would sit in front of me to replace the iMac’s 5K real-state as my main interface screen, the other two would stay left and right as described above.
I also want to add one of BlackMagic’s I/O solutions to bypass the Mac’s GPU for my Resolve video feed. I was set on the UltraStudio Monitor 3G for a clean feed going to the BenQ SW2700 on my right. However if I invest in a new 4K BenQ or EIZO that’ll be the better monitor in my setup, and the Color Page UI will live there. So maybe I should feed the Blackmagic clean signal to that one? That means I would need a 4K capable device like the UltraStudio 4K Mini, with a significant price increase and features I don’t currently foresee needing, such as SDI and audio inputs.
All of this has also made me consider a third possible option: Blackmagic’s PCI Intensity Pro 4K card in some kind of external PCI enclosure via Thunderboldt.
Presently, my main interest is monitoring a clean signal, not capturing video. However, I do have a documentary project in the backburner that would entail digitizing about 100 hrs. of Hi-8 video tapes. No set date for that project, however, so it's not a pressing need at this time.
For context: I’m a professional photographer and videographer. Video work is presently being done mostly with 4K footage from mirrorless cameras and Atomos Ninja V recorders in ProRes HQ. As far as video goes, my small company is doing mostly corporate work but also self-produced documentary projects. I provide service to local clients and strive for quality, which also means continuing to learn Resolve and color grading , as well as improving my workstation and camera gear gradually. My space is painted in neutral grey, no windows, with low intensity D65 lighting including FSI Medialight bias lighting behind the monitors. I love my current work space but I’m well aware of the difference between my kind of setup and a properly equipped high-level color grading suite with all the bells and whistles, where I have also been as a client in higher end projects.
I will sincerely appreciate all useful thoughts and experiences you may want to share. Thanks in advance!
I’m upgrading my current workstation, an iMac 27” 5K with a Ben-Q SW2700 monitor. I use an X-Rite Calibrator and also have the SpeedEditor, a Tangent Ripple, an audio I/O device, several RAID storage solutions and active speakers.
My new setup will be a MacStudio M1 Max with 64GB RAM (possibly with the 32-core GPU… or is the 24-core sufficient for Resolve?).
I was considering the Mac Studio Display to replace the iMac’s screen, but for that money I can get a monitor that offers hardware calibration and other options such as HDMI ports. So I’m considering the Ben-Q SW271C or the EIZO ColorEdge CS2740-4K 27”.
I have been happy with my current 2K BenQ and was almost set on the 4K Ben-Q SW271C, but for a little more money the EIZO can also be an option within my current budget. People seem to rave about EIZO monitors, claiming better color accuracy and more consistent build quality than BenQ. Also, some BenQ users report receiving “lemmons” which needed to be replaced.
Currently my iMac sits in front of me with my BenQ SW2700 on the right receiving the video feed from Resolve. I also have a 17” SEETEC monitor on the left, mostly to monitor 4 HDMI signals while using my ATEM Mini, and as a third monitor for general tasks or to place scopes and other Resolve tools. It’s a relatively inexpensive monitor, not sure if it could be properly calibrated to be used as a clean-feed monitor if needed.
For my new setup, I figure the new 4k Ben-Q or the EIZO would sit in front of me to replace the iMac’s 5K real-state as my main interface screen, the other two would stay left and right as described above.
I also want to add one of BlackMagic’s I/O solutions to bypass the Mac’s GPU for my Resolve video feed. I was set on the UltraStudio Monitor 3G for a clean feed going to the BenQ SW2700 on my right. However if I invest in a new 4K BenQ or EIZO that’ll be the better monitor in my setup, and the Color Page UI will live there. So maybe I should feed the Blackmagic clean signal to that one? That means I would need a 4K capable device like the UltraStudio 4K Mini, with a significant price increase and features I don’t currently foresee needing, such as SDI and audio inputs.
All of this has also made me consider a third possible option: Blackmagic’s PCI Intensity Pro 4K card in some kind of external PCI enclosure via Thunderboldt.
Presently, my main interest is monitoring a clean signal, not capturing video. However, I do have a documentary project in the backburner that would entail digitizing about 100 hrs. of Hi-8 video tapes. No set date for that project, however, so it's not a pressing need at this time.
For context: I’m a professional photographer and videographer. Video work is presently being done mostly with 4K footage from mirrorless cameras and Atomos Ninja V recorders in ProRes HQ. As far as video goes, my small company is doing mostly corporate work but also self-produced documentary projects. I provide service to local clients and strive for quality, which also means continuing to learn Resolve and color grading , as well as improving my workstation and camera gear gradually. My space is painted in neutral grey, no windows, with low intensity D65 lighting including FSI Medialight bias lighting behind the monitors. I love my current work space but I’m well aware of the difference between my kind of setup and a properly equipped high-level color grading suite with all the bells and whistles, where I have also been as a client in higher end projects.
I will sincerely appreciate all useful thoughts and experiences you may want to share. Thanks in advance!