3-monitor setup workspace

m2k · #1 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 02:47 PM

I just ordered a 19" monitor for my editing workstation at work. I have a Matrox RT.X2, so I'll be plugging it into that card to be used as a dedicated, real-time preview monitor. I also have dual 24" monitors that I've been using for a while. Just wondering if anyone else has this 3-monitor setup and how they arrange their workspace in Premiere to maximize their monitor real estate. thanks.

Alan Mills · #2 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 07:45 PM

I use two 24" monitors. As I have both running at 1920x200 I simply let Premiere max to a single monitor unless I'm doing something that really needs HDV at full res. otherwise I have premiere in one monitor and other windows apps (most especially After Effects) in the other monitor. I find that good enough.

m2k · #3 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 08:05 PM

I use the same setup now but I can only display video playback in the primary monitor, so I have to keep AE open under Premiere and flip between the two. All of the other win apps are what I keep in the other monitor.

Chuck Engels · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Alan Mills

I use two 24" monitors. As I have both running at 1920x200

Alan, what does 1920 x 200 look like exactly?

Mark W · #5 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 09:48 PM

Smaller than mine ! 6400 x 1200 !

I went to two and it was so much better I got carried away - and yes I do find that much space a boon !

Chuck Engels · #6 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 01:32 PM

I have two also but mine are at 1680 x 1050, anyone with 3 monitors is just showing off

Mark W · #7 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Chuck Engels

I have two also but mine are at 1680 x 1050, anyone with 3 monitors is just showing off

SO what am I witrh four? - and I did have five for a bit - but even I found that a bit over the top.

Chuck Engels · #8 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mark W

SO what am I witrh four?

The envy of video editors everywhere

Mark W · #9 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Chuck Engels

The envy of video editors everywhere

If you aim low its cheap to do. I got 4 identical used crts last year for £100 and a used quad head mtrox for er er 60 quid off ebay.

I have a 3d card for one screen too. It's a cinch in xp to do and set up.

Alan Mills · #10 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Chuck Engels

Alan, what does 1920 x 200 look like exactly?

lol - I do a lot of billboard advertising work for Man U and Arsenal football clubs....

Each is 1920 x 1200 of course.