Crt computer monitor for color

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johnny001

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What do you guys think about using old crt comp monitor for color grading since no lcd or led monitors under 5000 can produce color like crt can here is the same response to this question creative cow my question is can crt show hd? 1080p?

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CREATIVE cow
the reason pro monitors are so expensive is because they have to be extra high end to keep up with the obsolete CRT monitors in terms of colors, dynamic range, black levels, etc. Remember when lcd's didn't handle black very well because it took a while for the leds to dim? Get yourself a CRT on ebay equal to a pro $5,000 monitor for like, maybe $50. Use quickgamma free gamma calibrator software or something similar.
IF you use continuous color management in your workflow, you'll still be lightyears ahead of people that spend thousands of wasted dollars on quicktime gamma issues."
 
No. CRT is a dead technology. Your audience won't be watching on CRT, so you shouldn't be grading on one.
 
Meh. You'll probably never find one that can display Rec.709, which is the required workspace for HDTV. And no one makes CRTs anymore. I think the last plant closed years ago.

The reason production monitors cost so much is largely because they are a low volume product. It takes a lot of engineering, and there's not as much sales volume to spread it out over. Thus, the individual units are pricey.

But if all your doing is delivering to YouTube or other computer source, a calibrated computer monitor can do pretty well for ya. You only really need a production monitor if you're delivering for DVD / Blu-ray / broadcast HDTV. Then, you really gotta have a Rec.709 monitor or you're flying blind.
 
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