Working with a broadcast safe monitor
Regular computer displays and HDTVs aren't usually the most trustworthy devices when it comes to getting an accurate idea of the color of your image and how it will appear once broadcast out to the world. Industry pros and production houses almost always have broadcast monitors, which are hyper-accurate displays with numerous configurations and settings to make sure you're seeing the most accurate color possible. FCPX can connect to these monitors if the stars align and if you've got the right equipment to hand.
Getting ready
For this to work, you need three major pieces—a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac, a broadcast monitor, and a compatible third-party interface to act as the middle man between your Mac and the monitor. Black Magic Design (www.blackmagic-design.com) and AJA (www.aja.com) are two of the biggest manufacturers of such products. You will then need to install the appropriate drivers from the manufacturers as well.
How to do it...
1. Connect the video...
