Using TV monitor instead of PC monitor for AE

[Stefan Cargoski]

Hi community.

Today my post is about comminity members who use a TV monitor instead of PC monitor.  Im considering getting a TV monitor because they seem more afordable, and I need large screen to mount to my wall. 

Is there any problems using AE with TV monitor? (I dont game at all), I just do simple graphics, use PS, AI, and AE for most of my projects. 

Thank you.

[Mylenium · Accepted solution]

I would assume that a 4k screen is just a 4k screen, regardless of whether it's built into a dedicated compouter screen or a "TV". Of course there could be issues. TVs tend to have most stuff hard set into their firmware for convenience, so tweaking things like color management, high-DPI font scaling and so on may not be very accessible. You could end up digging through endless menus on the TV side to configure some option relevant for computer use. Similarly, your computer might restrict available resolutions and screen modes because the screen hooks up as a "media device" and not a screen. None of this bears any specific relevance to AE, though. Either it works generally or it doesn't. The program doesn't care.

Mylenium

[Stefan Cargoski]

So I assume it's better to get a 4k PC monitor, pay more money which has a good large display, and adjust the resolution to 1080 res? Any most likely the fonts will adjust on the settings, and the colour management will be compatible.

[Dustin36]

You can totally use a TV for AE! Bigger screen for less $$ Just check color accuracy and disable motion smoothing features.