Proper editing monitor

[William]

I have experienced very good results using a standard LED TV/monitor (Samsung 32" 1080P for instance) which has the option of Blue Screen Only.
With the monitor in the BSO mode, I feed SMPTE Color Bars (Pluge pattern) into it and adjust accordingly. The accuracy is well within tolerances and has consistently performed at a highly acceptable level. The proof has been when after editing, color correcting, grading, outputting to various media and playing back on other monitors be it flat screen or CRT the colorimetry is constantly predictable... which is ultimately what we are all after. However having said that... nothing beats a multi-thousand dollar monitor set-up... that is set correctly. I'm also in camp with not relying on just a "standard" computer monitor (Apple, Dell, etc.) for color accuracy.

[bgodoy]

I have experienced very good results using a standard LED TV/monitor (Samsung 32" 1080P for instance) which has the option of Blue Screen Only.

William, I too have a Samsung LED 27" (if I'm not mistaken) and would definitely like to use it as a second monitor for grading. The problem is, I can't seem to find out how to access the BSO mode on the TV...

Can you send me in the right direction? Thanks.
-B

[William]

bgodoy... I just sent ya an e-mail with monitor set-up assistance...with pix.... hope it helps.

[bgodoy]

Thanks William, this helps tremendously! I really do appreciate the detailed info.
-B

[William]

Cool! Glad to help.
-WmB

[cassandranc]

This is exactly what I was looking for. William, if you wouldn't mind sending the same information to me as well I would be extremely grateful! You can email me directly here: cassandranc@gmail.com

[Yaz]

I'd love to know that information as well! could you plz send to tg_filmwerk@yahoo.co.jp ?? thanks!!!

[bgodoy]

Haha William is helping EVERYONE!

[William]

Hey, cassandranc and Yaz I just sent ya the same info that I gave bgodoy a couple of (I hate to say it...) months ago... I guess I should be better at following up on these threads.... I thought it was done. Anyways, wish you the best!

[thefilmaddict]

I like the idea of having a blue only capable HDMI monitor for color correction. How do you know what HDTVs have this option? I couldn't find any info at b and h.