{"id":56434,"date":"2019-03-19T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=56434"},"modified":"2022-07-19T15:28:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T19:28:34","slug":"5-best-monitors-for-video-editing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/5-best-monitors-for-video-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Monitors for Video Editing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When first embarking on a videography career, it\u2019s easy to make do with a simple laptop<\/a> and hard drive setup<\/a>. It\u2019s portable. It\u2019s (relatively) inexpensive. And it\u2019s one less piece of gear you have to worry about. After a few years, though, your needs change. A small screen with mediocre resolution will only get you so far. You need 4K quality, true-to-life colors, and a larger workspace (potentially a dual monitor setup<\/a>) to perfect your video projects. That\u2019s why, at a certain point, you may need one of these monitors for video editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A desktop monitor \u2014 particularly one with 4K capabilities \u2014 will help you achieve accurate color grading, precise transitions, and editing efficiency, all with top-notch resolution. But it\u2019s not as easy as scooping up the first 4K video editing monitor you see. Here are three things to know before buying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Pay attention to design<\/strong>: While you may be drawn to monitor image features such as the color system, don\u2019t forget to look at the functionality. Make sure your monitors for video editing will fit into your workspace seamlessly, and, if you travel frequently, take a look at the monitor\u2019s portability. Some often have handles.<\/li>
  2. Take note of refresh rate<\/strong>: While a 30Hz refresh rate works for day-to-day monitors, video editors will need closer to a 60Hz refresh rate for speed and accuracy. (Refresh rate is how many times the screen refreshes in one minute.)<\/li>
  3. There are two types of 4K resolution<\/strong>: If your camera records 4K video in DCI 4K (4096×2160) then you\u2019ll want a DCI 4K monitor. If your camera records in UHD 4K \u2014 the more common resolution, which is 3840×2160 \u2014 then you\u2019ll want a UHD 4K monitor for video editing.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    With these specifics in mind, it\u2019s time to get to buying. Here are five of the best 4K video editing monitors on the market right now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BenQ SW271C 27″ 16:9 4K UHD IPS Monitor<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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    BenQ is one of the top names in monitors for video editing thanks to their always-impressive specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SW271C PhotoVue is a fantastic option for videographers looking for a precise color accurate monitor. With a 10-bit color depth, BenQ\u2019s own Uniformity Technology for consistent corner-to-corner color, and high dynamic range formats, videographers can spend more time editing and less time calibrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BenQ monitors come with helpful accessories like a shading hood for reducing glare from ambient lighting, USB-C ports, and the Hotkey Puck G2 for accessing shortcut presets and streamlining your workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For a more affordable version of this top of the line display that doesn\u2019t skimp on monitor specs, check out the BenQ 27\u201d SW270C display<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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