Monitor - DVI/VGA vs. Component/HD-SDI

[ullanta]

Can anyone enlighten us on the main differences between monitoring via a dedicated HD card (e.g., Kona) and monitoring via traditional computer display outputs (DVI or VGA port)?

A monitor such as the Dell 2405, e.g., handles both types of inputs; so do many current HDTVs. However, it seems that for playback from an NLE, the firewire->HVX->component out won't work. So my temptation is to use a monitor via component out of the cam for shooting, and via DVI or VGA for editing/post.

Are there issues of color space, gamma, etc. that differ significantly based on which interface is used? If so, are these fairly correctable with either NLE settings or monitor calibration?

Any light anyone can shed on this would be appreciated!

 

[ullanta]

bump?

 

[Barry_Green]

There are also issues of which computer platform you're using; Macs use a 1.8 gamma, PC's use 2.2 IINM. The Dell has some sort of gamma correction mode built in, called "video" mode; I don't know exactly what it does, but it sounds like it's designed to address the situation you raise.

 

[ullanta]

There are also issues of which computer platform you're using; Macs use a 1.8 gamma, PC's use 2.2 IINM. The Dell has some sort of gamma correction mode built in, called "video" mode; I don't know exactly what it does, but it sounds like it's designed to address the situation you raise.

And the Mac can change the gamma for each monitor, as well...