Apple will be releasing a new MacMini in the next few weeks, this adds to the move away from all-in-ones like 27” iMac to modular computers like MacStudio, or even a New MacPro. With this change there is now a real call for external monitors that suit the macOS.
This video tutorial will tell all.
You aren’t just restricted to Apple’s Studio display and the XDR Monitor - which are expensive, but do suit the macOs perfectly.
So what other displays suit the macOS and in particular - the use of Final Cut Pro?
What is involved in choosing a more reasonably priced non Apple external display?
The video Tutorial discusses what’s involved in choosing a more reasonably priced non Apple external display. The focus will be on what a Final Cut Pro editor should buy to suit a MacMini or MacStudio or even a MacPro when it is finally released.
There are two major considerations that a Final Cut Pro editor needs to be aware of when buying an external monitor to suit the macOS and be perfect for Final Cut Pro.
There are also other important issues I’ll discuss that will affect the purchase.
The two major issues are:
1/ Color accuracy - factory Calibrated
sRGB, Rec709, DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB
DCI-P3 is the most important for Final Cut Pro users
2/ Mac Optimised - 109 ppi or 218 ppi
Then there are these issues:
3/ screen real estate suitable for Final Cut Pro
4/ one or more separate monitors
5/ one wide split screen
5/ Webcam
6/ Calibration - whether factory or manually after purchase