[FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

An LCD only looks sharp at it's native resolution, so you don't want to adjust the display resolution as the way to get bigger system type.

When picking an LCD, think:

Bigger Type = Bigger Pixels = Fewer Pixels / Inch = Higher Dot Pitch

The dot pitch of LCD monitors ranges from about .16mm to about .40mm

If bigger type, buttons and timeline detail is what you're after then choose a monitor that goes against the conventional wisdom that finer dot pitch is better.

So, don't get just a bigger LCD, get a bigger LCD that doesn't have more pixels per inch. In other words, get a bigger LCD that also has a bigger dot pitch.

A nice Dot Pitch/PPI calculator:

http://thirdculture.com/joel/shumi/computer/hardware/ppicalc.html

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Re: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

Iver,
You just saved me a ton of hassle.

I was set to create an editing setup, on no budget, that would let me
have the monitor down where my trifocals would see it in the near
vision section. I'll just get a dedicated pair of glasses!

I'm still interested in creating a Walter Murch-style standup setup.

Doug vanderHoof
Producer
modern media
Chicago + Seattle
773.394.0029

On Nov 26, 2009, at 1:42 PM, Iver wrote:

> I finally broke down and picked up _several_ pair of prescription
> "close up" glasses: one for reading, the other for computer work.
>
> An opthamologist can set a prescription based on the expected
> distance from the material: my opthamologist asked me to estimate
> how far I sat from a computer and how close I liked to hold reading
> material.
>
> Not only that, but as I also "code" (e.g., After Effects scripting
> and web development), I also have one set of computer glasses to
> which I had a yellow tint added (ala the Bausch and Lomb
> "Kalichrome" yellow). I also use the yellow lenses for non-color-
> critical work (e.g., timing).
>
> A number of years ago during a marathon project, I found that yellow
> sunglasses cut down on eyestrain: it appears that computer monitors
> (particularly if you have to use Windows machines) output a ton of
> blue spectrum light and the yellow tint helped reduce the strain.
>
> Think "blue blockers"...I find it really helps during extended
> sessions.
>
>

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[FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

I finally broke down and picked up _several_ pair of prescription "close up" glasses: one for reading, the other for computer work.

An opthamologist can set a prescription based on the expected distance from the material: my opthamologist asked me to estimate how far I sat from a computer and how close I liked to hold reading material.

Not only that, but as I also "code" (e.g., After Effects scripting and web development), I also have one set of computer glasses to which I had a yellow tint added (ala the Bausch and Lomb "Kalichrome" yellow). I also use the yellow lenses for non-color-critical work (e.g., timing).

A number of years ago during a marathon project, I found that yellow sunglasses cut down on eyestrain: it appears that computer monitors (particularly if you have to use Windows machines) output a ton of blue spectrum light and the yellow tint helped reduce the strain.

Think "blue blockers"...I find it really helps during extended sessions.

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[FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

T-Shirt? You mean I'm the only one with matching underwear.

--- In FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Zelin" <maxavid@...> wrote:
>
> Oh my God - I am becomming a member of "the old guys club". .... Terrance Curren has a T-Shirt that says "old guys rule".
>
>
> Bob Zelin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Kreines
> To: FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 25, 2009, at 11:05 PM, Rob wrote:
>
> >> I am still using "Wal Mart" off the shelf reading glasses (1.5)
>
> Feh!
>
> Go to the Dollar Store (not the ripoff Dollar General) and buy a ton of reading glasses for $1 pair. I keep the diopter sticker on because I shift between 1.5, 2.5, 3.5x depending on how fine the work I'm doing is. Leave them all around the house.
>
> My real glasses correct for astigmatism -- need them for night driving and movies -- same pair of bifocals (small magnifiers so I can ignore them) for 7 years since they don't get trashed when I solder and drill and all that stuff.
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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[FCP-L] Rush dupe 100 CD's in Chicago, anybody?

Neighbors,
My extremely low-budget rap client wants a 100 CDs by Saturday night,
with a fairly simple label.
Any takers?

Call me anytime or ATM (Addicted to Money). His number is
773-876-1124. He's reasonable to deal with, though be ready for the
thick Jamaican accent.

Cordially,
Doug

Doug vanderHoof
producing media for talent
Chicago
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[FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

Size versus resolution. Text and UI elements on an Apple 20" will appear larger than on a 23". If you like the 20s but want bigger text, look for a Dell, HP or Viewsonic 21 or 22. Same resolution, just bigger. If you like the 23s but but want bigger text, look for a Dell, HP or Viewsonic 24 - or even the new Apple 24. Same resolution, just bigger. Really tiny is the 17" MBP with the hi-res screen. Same resolution as the 23" but MUCH smaller.

- Oliver

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Re: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

As I review new Fox Sports design documents, not understanding a single piece of equipment on the design,
I chuckle as I read your compliment.

Bob Zelin

----- Original Message -----
From: Anthony
To: FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:36 AM
Subject: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

Bob Zelin can do ANYTHING!

He's the world's greatest engineer.

Tony Breuer

--- In FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com, IAN WILSON <ian@...> wrote:
>
> Now if you can get that dog to edit, that's a real concept.
>
> Ian Wilson
> Colortape Productions
> Ian@...
> 0418 327 082
> Via iPhone
>
> On 26/11/2009, at 4:09 PM, "Bob Zelin" <maxavid@...> wrote:
>
> > I don't believe you have ever sat in front of a 30" monitor.
> > Perhaps you should do so. The font's are not bigger - they are
> > SMALLER (to get more stuff on the screen).
> > I am planning on getting a talking seeing eye dog to assist me with
> > viewing the monitors.
> >
> > With that said, you could get a 42" Plasma screen (like a Panasonic
> > TH42PD12UK for $839), and keep the resolution at 1280x768. Now THIS
> > will be big !
> >
> > Bob Zelin
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
>

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Re: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

Oh my God - I am becomming a member of "the old guys club". I too leave my cheapo reading glasses all over the house.
But I was under the impression that you should not randomly change perscription (like going from 1.5 to 3.5) because it's not good
for your eyes. But this might be an old wives tale. Terrance Curren has a T-Shirt that says "old guys rule".

Bob Zelin

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Kreines
To: FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:44 AM
Subject: Re: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

On Nov 25, 2009, at 11:05 PM, Rob wrote:

>> I am still using "Wal Mart" off the shelf reading glasses (1.5)

Feh!

Go to the Dollar Store (not the ripoff Dollar General) and buy a ton of reading glasses for $1 pair. I keep the diopter sticker on because I shift between 1.5, 2.5, 3.5x depending on how fine the work I'm doing is. Leave them all around the house.

My real glasses correct for astigmatism -- need them for night driving and movies -- same pair of bifocals (small magnifiers so I can ignore them) for 7 years since they don't get trashed when I solder and drill and all that stuff.

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[FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

Bob Zelin can do ANYTHING!

He's the world's greatest engineer.

Tony Breuer

--- In FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com, IAN WILSON <ian@...> wrote:
>
> Now if you can get that dog to edit, that's a real concept.
>
> Ian Wilson
> Colortape Productions
> Ian@...
> 0418 327 082
> Via iPhone
>
> On 26/11/2009, at 4:09 PM, "Bob Zelin" <maxavid@...> wrote:
>
> > I don't believe you have ever sat in front of a 30" monitor.
> > Perhaps you should do so. The font's are not bigger - they are
> > SMALLER (to get more stuff on the screen).
> > I am planning on getting a talking seeing eye dog to assist me with
> > viewing the monitors.
> >
> > With that said, you could get a 42" Plasma screen (like a Panasonic
> > TH42PD12UK for $839), and keep the resolution at 1280x768. Now THIS
> > will be big !
> >
> > Bob Zelin
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
>

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[FCP-L] Re: Are there issues upgrading from OS10.5.6/FCP 5.4.1/QT7.5 on MBP to....

Question is... how far is it known safe to go?

From the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it, especially if you're in
the middle of something" school... I'm now partway through the process
of updating software on my Sept. 07 MacBookPro.

I have to upgrade in order to edit a project begun on my previously
updated MacPro that's running OS 10.5.6, Final Cut Studio 2, and MXO2
hardware, which I'll also be running on the MBP.

We've upgraded it from OS 10.4.11 to OS 10.5.6 from disk and was
checking back posts on the list to see if there were any problems
reported for various combinations of Apple ProApps or third-party SW.

Don't seem to find any that pop up using various search phrases... but
wanted to be clear as my MP machine is in PA and I'm in CA for several
weeks with pre-Christmas delivery needed.

Hence the "how far" question.

Since this is also a multi-clip project and I'm on a two-burner stove
(rather than my usual four-burner), better performance would be nice
but not an absolute essential.

I can likely make a pre-Christmas present of the upgrade for FCS to
bring me up to FCP 7... and Snow Leopard, which would—according to Bob
Z, improve performance—as outlined in reply to a post from Phil two
months ago:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Philip Hodgetts
> To: FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [FCP-L] FCP7 Not on Snow Leopard
<snip>

> FCP 7 runs best on 10.5.
>
> Philip
>
> Philip Hodgetts

On Sep 30, 2009, at 3:30 PM, Bob Zelin wrote:
> One major exception we JUST found. OS-X 10.6 supports multi
> threading. You will see a dramatic increase
> in performance of FCP multiclip using FCP 7 and OS-X 10.6.1 (instead
> of OS-X 10.5.8).
>
> Bob Zelin

Suggestions appreciated, particularly re: If I don't go beyond FCS2,
what SW versions to avoid to stay out of trouble.

Thanks much.

Have a Happy and relaxing Thanksgiving.

Ted

Ted Langdell
flashscan8.us
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Marysville, CA 95901
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