Cheap alternative for viewing anamorphic footage

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its a no brainer.. even for on set monitoring (too bad it didnt have underscan) The number of pooched uncalibratable pro 9" monitors ive rented lately for production it would be nice to have a personal monitor I could actually trust.
 
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It's a no brainer. I agree. I was at Best Buy tonight here in Arlington, Texas and they still had plenty of the 14" versions available. I should have picked one up.

Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
 
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I may pick up a second one. I use mine for the video out while editing, but I wouldn't mind having two to use on set.
 
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I probably shouldn't say this, but you guy who want underscan should be aware that your *cheepo* monitors can be internally adjusted to show the underscan area if so desired.  I haven't messed inside monitors for years, but if memory serves you could adjust V and H (or something like that) to shrink down your display until you see a bit of boarders all around the screen.  This should give you full underscan.

Better way might be to go your a small TV service shop and ask to have it adjusted.  Maybe a $50 bill but at least you'd have underscan.

I suppose it goes without saying if you get SHOCKED! or break your monitor I wll not buy you another one or pay any medical/hospital/burial expenses... Period!

-Rodger

Edited - For some reason I said B+ but that you adjust to hide the sweepback scan. Pretty sure its just the V and H pots.
 
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Hey, that brings up an interesting point, Rodger.

In 16:9 mode, is the TV displaying the full height of the frame?  If it does, that would be quite interesting indeed.  Or is it just displaying a 16:9 version of the normal overscanned frame?

Jubal28, sorry to lean on you again, but if you could check, that'd be interesting to know. In 4:3 mode, I'll wager that the TV is cropping off all four sides of the image, but when you switch to 16:9 do you see the full height, all the way to the top and bottom of the frame? Looking at the test chart I sent you, does it show everything all the way out to the top and bottom of the picture?
 
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Barry - I don't know either. I do know at NAB I'm going to be getting a tripod, shotgun mike and now maybe something I can drag around for a field monitor with built-in a 16:9 switch.

Man, I sure hope my wife doesn't read this or I've had it!!!

-Rodger
 
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These last couple of months have been very expensive for me as well... EVS and B&H have racked up lots of sales...

So, Jubal28, let's also clarify one other thing: when I was asking about the "verticals" and the "horizontals", I'm sure you understood, because your answers are in line with what would logically make sense, but there's room for ambiguity in what I said, so let me clarify: To check the vertical resolution, you would measure the wedge that consists of horizontal lines. To check the horizontal resolution, you're looking for the convergence of the vertical lines. So, with that in context, you're saying that the horizontal wedge piece starts blending together around 410 or so, right? Which would imply 400+ lines of vertical resolution. Not perfect, but I think it's outstanding for a $149 TV!
 
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I love my 14" Toshiba. ;D Had it for a few months, and it performs better (yes, better ;)) than my old Trinitron. I actually recommended it to several people here on the site, and gave it high scores. My clients love it because the colors are so rich and realistic, and it's sharp. The highlight areas don't vibrate like they did with my trinitron.
 
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The lines that ran horizontally -- as in, from left to right -- the lines lost distinction at about 540.

The lines that ran vertically -- as in, up and down -- the lines lost distinction somewhere between 410 and 430.
 
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Just went to best buy last night, and, as expected, they had no 14af43 to offer me, only a lowly floor model for $143. Then, i spotted a 14af44 and was instantly relieved. Upon getting it home, i checked out the specs and couldnt find any difference between it and the 43. Anyone know of a difference? If there isnt one, how come the retail on the 44 is 30 bucks less than the 43?
-t
 
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[quote author=brooks_dvx_user link=board=Links;num=1079764617;start=25#29 date=04/13/04 at 16:20:52]Just went to best buy last night, and, as expected, they had no 14af43 to offer me, only a lowly floor model for $143. Then, i spotted a 14af44 and was instantly relieved. Upon getting it home, i checked out the specs and couldnt find any difference between it and the 43. Anyone know of a difference? If there isnt one, how come the retail on the 44 is 30 bucks less than the 43?
-t[/quote]

Does it have the 16:9 anamorphic feature? Doing a search on their website and on google shows little info on this model. I suspect a minor change? Interesting.

Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
 
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I am just about to buy a Panasonic H1309Y as a studio monitor. Is one of these toshiba's really a viable alternative. Will I be able to calibrate, edit, and acturate color correct footage using one of these?
 
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It does indeed have the 16:9 feature, but, I was already forced to return it as it will not fit in my workspace! :( I guess when you've got a 23 Cinema display and a G5, space is at a premium, and that little toshiba is actually quite big for how big the screen is.
-t
 
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Actually, that brings me to something i was wondering: what would everyone reccomend for a studio monitor, about 10-13", must have 16:9 feature, and the cheaper the better?
 
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