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- Real Name: Tommi Dufva
Hello,
I am considering a grading monitor for Davinci Resolve. I would be using it for home videos shot by BMPCC and BMMCC. The videos would be played by LG OLED TV.
At the moment, I am considering Eizo models CS2420, CG2420 and CG247X. The approx. prices for each model are 600 euros, 1200 euros and 1500 euros, respectively. In addition, I am planning to buy Decklink Mini Monitor or Decklink Mini Monitor 4K.
I would have some questions if some of you could help me. I am a novice in grading and Resolve, so some of the questions may be silly.
1) I understand that I should deliver the videos in REC709 in order to play them correctly by LG OLED TV. I also understand that only CG247X has REC709 as a predefined color mode. Would it be possible to adjust a color mode ”CAL1” in CS2420 or CG2420 for REC709? Or is 3D LUT required for that?
2) If I have understood correctly, I could use a Display LUT in Resolve to adjust the output for CS2420 or CG2420. What I don’t understand is why there seems not to be a predefined REC709 to sRGB LUT in Resolve for this task?
3) Is it a completely bad idea just to use the sRGB color mode in CS2420 or CG2420 to monitor REC709 video?
4) What do you think, which one of the listed Eizo models would the best choice for my use, considering also the price? I am not after the best possible accuracy but would prefer a high-quality, easy-use display with a good uniformity across the panel.
5) I shoot at 25 fps. According to the specs, all the listed models should be able to play correctly the frame rates 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 Hz. So, they should be equal on this matter, right?
6) For my use, is there any reason to consider Decklink Mini Monitor 4K over Decklink Mini Monitor?
Best regards,
Tommi
I am considering a grading monitor for Davinci Resolve. I would be using it for home videos shot by BMPCC and BMMCC. The videos would be played by LG OLED TV.
At the moment, I am considering Eizo models CS2420, CG2420 and CG247X. The approx. prices for each model are 600 euros, 1200 euros and 1500 euros, respectively. In addition, I am planning to buy Decklink Mini Monitor or Decklink Mini Monitor 4K.
I would have some questions if some of you could help me. I am a novice in grading and Resolve, so some of the questions may be silly.
1) I understand that I should deliver the videos in REC709 in order to play them correctly by LG OLED TV. I also understand that only CG247X has REC709 as a predefined color mode. Would it be possible to adjust a color mode ”CAL1” in CS2420 or CG2420 for REC709? Or is 3D LUT required for that?
2) If I have understood correctly, I could use a Display LUT in Resolve to adjust the output for CS2420 or CG2420. What I don’t understand is why there seems not to be a predefined REC709 to sRGB LUT in Resolve for this task?
3) Is it a completely bad idea just to use the sRGB color mode in CS2420 or CG2420 to monitor REC709 video?
4) What do you think, which one of the listed Eizo models would the best choice for my use, considering also the price? I am not after the best possible accuracy but would prefer a high-quality, easy-use display with a good uniformity across the panel.
5) I shoot at 25 fps. According to the specs, all the listed models should be able to play correctly the frame rates 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 Hz. So, they should be equal on this matter, right?
6) For my use, is there any reason to consider Decklink Mini Monitor 4K over Decklink Mini Monitor?
Best regards,
Tommi