Glossy or AntiGlare/Normal Res or High Res for Video Editing?

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Glossy or AntiGlare/Normal Res or High Res for Video Editing?

I will be purchasing a MacBook Pro 15" for Final Cut Pro video editing on the road. I'm trying to decide on the best purchase configuration for the display. Apple offers Glossy Widescreen, 1440 x 900 standard. High resolution 1680 x 1050 comes in either Glossy or Antiglare.

I'm wondering which configuration would be ideal. Are there any special display considerations for video work?

I'll be getting the 2.2 GHz i7 quad with the AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR.

Posted on Jun 23, 2011 1:17 PM

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David Arthur D.

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Jun 23, 2011 1:23 PM in response to JohnBarrett

I have one hi res, one antiglare 17'.

I find antiglare much more usable. especially while editing.

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Jun 23, 2011 1:54 PM in response to JohnBarrett

I have the hi res anti glare and thi sis better than the glossy in my opinion because I can do my work faster without being distracted by reflections that move or being blinded by light from behind me bouncing off the screen. I also can use my macbook pro outside a lot better than the glossy one. I am a graduate student so papers and presentations are mainly what i do for school. I edit ton of video and pictures and the antiglare is my recommendation to you. Obviously it is your choice ultimately, but I hope my input helps you out John,

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JohnBarrett Author

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Jun 23, 2011 2:38 PM in response to NightNinjaPDX

Thanks. That's where I was leaning but wasn't sure about getting the best read on accurate brightness and color with a matte screen.

I have a 13" Glossy MBP 2011 and can't imagine using it in the field for extended edits......glare and eye fatigue.

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Jun 23, 2011 2:45 PM in response to JohnBarrett

Yeah the glossy looks "pretty" but the antiglare is so much better believe me.

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JohnBarrett Author

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Jun 23, 2011 2:52 PM in response to NightNinjaPDX

Any additional insights into color accuracy as it relates to matte/glossy would be helpful. Thanks.

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Jun 23, 2011 2:55 PM in response to JohnBarrett

The glossy really brings out black and whites, the antiglare still looks great, but you actually see the true color without any kind of reflection from light or people walking behind you. Hope this helps.

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JohnBarrett Author

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Jun 23, 2011 3:26 PM in response to NightNinjaPDX

Reflection....great point.

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Jun 23, 2011 3:28 PM in response to JohnBarrett

Thanks that is what mainly sold me to get the A/G screen

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