How to Choose Monitor Setup for 3D Artists & Architects

[@3DLivingStudio]

I work with duel monitors, and I prefer to place the main one straight directly to my face, and the second one at an angle the side. It helps reducing the neck pain if placing them that way.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thanks for the tip!

[@noel_animates]

I do this too. Creates more focus on the main monitor too!

[@realrender]

x2

[@teardrop6534]

That's good for neck. I do too. The 32" is the main one and 24" vertical is the second.

[@webmanager5523]

Same here, 28 center and 27 on the right. Thinking about adding a third if it helps workflow

[@MarioSargeant]

As good as the information and your delivery is, I can't get past how good your video looks! Wow!

[@giovannesouza6870]

One tip if you're using dual monitor setup: put the main monitor border slightly over the other monitor border. You eliminate one border doing that

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Kilianberne]

Thats quite smart 😊

[@diegofernandez4789]

I have two 26" side by side to everyday and 3DSMAX use. I have my 4 viewports on the left and all the tools, layers, material editor, etc on the right. I also have a Spyder calibration tool for accurate color reproduction and consistency between the two.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Awesome, I do the same really often ;)

[@alpherbethe]

This was very informative indeed! I would love to a tour of the office space.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thank you!

[@hotlineoperator]

Your 4K video quality in KZbin is excellent.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Glad you think so!

[@mohandes2022]

hello. about the 27" that you said need to zoom or text is a little small it is because of the P.P.I (pixel per inch ) so when the ppi is near 120 its good. in 27" to 32" just 2k is ok and for 4k you should use at leats 36" monitor. so 2x32" 4k has still small fonts.

[@michaelidesm]

Nice video Aga. Yes, we would like a studio tour video!!!!

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thank you!

[@BoldBrainWay]

Thank you very much, your video really helped me make a decision. In my case, after creating my characters and animation in 3D, I prefer to have the animation on one monitor and the sound production on the other, so I can create the music and the character voices in real time.

[@EliasBraunArchitecture]

Hello, first of all, I want to thank you for your videos; they have been extremely influential in helping me decide which monitor to purchase. I recently bought the Dell Ultrasharp 40" 5K, just like yours, largely thanks to this video. However, as I start working with it, I have some questions about the screen settings. The main question I have is whether you typically use Smart HDR in Desktop mode, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Display HDR 600, or leave it off? Additionally, in the same section, what settings do you prefer for Sharpness (50), Uniformity Compensation (Off), and under the Color Menu, what Preset Modes (Standard, Movie, Game, Color Temp, Color Space, Custom Color) do you find most suitable for an archviz environment? I also have some questions about Brightness/Contrast settings. Do you use Auto Brightness when configuring renders? And do you keep Auto Color Temperature On or Off? I know this is a lot of questions, but these settings drastically affect how the image is perceived on the monitor, which in turn influences the decisions I make regarding material and lighting setup in a scene. I would really appreciate any insights you can share so I can make the most out of this new acquisition. I truly value all the support you’ve provided, and I hope you continue creating this valuable content that has helped me and many others. Best regards.

[@ajithkumarthala2275]

Can you explain your System configuration

[@Furry_Cultist]

You have such an amazing, absolutely stunning voice.

[@Jseven-d3f]

please make a video about 3D render resolution, render time, proxy and quality.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@aacrowns]

Can someone advice on the refresh rate of monitors. Most Ips panel has 100hz around me here while the VA Panel has 144hz. Can someone advice ?

[@sabbirahmedsumon3678]

Buy ips for 3d work. Ips gives better colour accuracy. You need to see clearly what you're creating.

[@richardvankesteren7013]

Hello Aga, thanks for the video. When I bought my system last year I got the advice not to use a bend monitor when designing architecture because of the straight building lines on a curved monitor looks weird. What is your experience with this?

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

its a good question that I've asked many times on YT-videos, and have gotten the same answer as you...NOTHING! :-) Seems like no YT-creators don't want to offer an opinion, for some reason??? Have you found the answer to using 2D CAD on a curved monitor??? LOTS of CAD-folks would love to know! :-) btw...I use ActCAD, which after several other CAD's (since '82, imagine) has proven to be the most-affordable & comparable to the "CAD monster" (aka: ACAD).

[@MoonieTheGrey]

Hi ava what monitor set-up are you using now? I'm doing mostly SketchUp design and some rending, and cad work Would you still recommend 34inch ultra wide monitor or dual 27inch monitor?

[@yuefan341]

I want your wallpaper at 1:09. It's very beautiful

[@giovannesouza6870]

Hi again! It's possible to make a video about color calibration in a setup with more than one monitor? it's hard to match the colors between monitors

[@herbertpinne5466]

Hello, I am short sighted and astigmatic at the same time... I am seriously considering using my 55" smart TV.... Some people feel the colour scheme for TV is different from monitors. Your advise will be helpful.... Thanks

[@attakhaliquejamil8693]

Please share full office setup and also share minimum pc specs for renderings

[@Elvispresli1212]

Can u plz tell me whats your system config that u r working with ?

[@motazatef6958]

I thought u would give us recommendations monitors and some more details on them such as how accurate colors should it have .

[@navithabadav981]

thanku ... i am practicing with 27"dual monitor...i9 processor 10980xe and 1128gb ram

[@godswilloguzie4101]

for the 40-inch screen, what software did you use to split the screen

[@bhavaniettireddy8168]

Hi.. Can you share pc specifications for 3dsmax, lumion high resolution renders

[@markoutreasures]

Great video! Try a vertical stack for dual monitor : )

[@-CornDawg]

i am a dual monitor setup and yeah, it's annoying that I have to lean towards the monitor read things :D But I thought the bigger the monitor worst it gets.

[@NolanMillerArt]

I use 3 27" monitors with all 3 color calibrated. if you're worried about Bezels they have bezel-less monitors.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thanks for sharing!

[@petrholusa5855]

Wow, nice setups. I am wondered if you are ok to work as a freelancer just in your room?

[@bautistacanto]

Great video.

[@rahulbarangale3696]

Hello mam, Please suggest 27" monitor for 3dx max or rendering

[@dhawanmohinish]

how long fish eye effects last?

[@TurboNym]

Hey. I also use 3ds max and other 3d software in my work. I'm currently using a dual 27" setup but I've been thinking about a curved ultrawide. The only thing holding me back is the curve itself. As I sometimes have to work with a high degree of precision I'm worried that the curve of the monitor will screw up my perception of lines that should otherwise look straight. Have you had any issues with this? How would you describe your experience with straight lines on a curved screen?

[@ArchVizArtist]

No issue at all, I think eyes are adjusting.

[@alexandrumihai6092]

😂😂😂😂😂 your lines will slightly bend and that messes up your perception😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TurboNym]

@@alexandrumihai6092 nah, i actually did end up getting one with minimal curve 32:9 and it's totally fine. I use powertoys to create zones and the modeling window is now centered and just the right size so the curve is barely noticeable. I leave the left and right side of the screen for secondary windows and it's awesome. My old crt had a bigger curve and I would always drag stuff at the bottom of the screen to see if it lines up with the bezel so I would know lines are straight. No such problems here. 😁

[@PlanViews]

Already I use 4k 50" monitor +24" monitor ,dull monitor, I enjoy very much ...very helpful work, 24" use for matrial slot, 50" use for modeling ...

[@ArchVizArtist]

Great setup!

[@PlanViews]

@@ArchVizArtist thanks so much. Great information show you...it's very helpful information for designer..

[@FernandoMontielSerna]

I have a mess... one 27 inch monitor at 1080p and a 24 inch one, it's what I could afford when I built my setup. I would love to see a full office tour.

[@ArchVizArtist]

It's not bad, I was using 2x27 1080p till recently :) I need 4K mostly for screen recordings. Thanks for the comment!

[@mr.lunatic3157]

Ive got fine monitors but a mess when it compared to placements i mean keyboard mouse graphics tablet dual monitors laptop pc itself..god its a mess

[@zainfadhil2588]

For some reason, with a wide curved monitor i get vertigo after using it for some time! Back to dual

[@enhee0203]

What is your rendering PC spec?

[@cgicreator7189]

very help full vdos thanks

[@Hughbertis]

Have you ever considered FStorm as part of your Archvis workflow?

[@CharlBrazle]

You said 4k is a must. I just bought a monitor which is 1444. At 100% items are quite small. Not so it needs to be scaled. Perfect I would say. But I want that eeextra crisp so I'm thinking of returning mine to get a 4k. I'm just worried that everything will get supersmall. Will it be possible to scale it down and still keep the crispiness? What scaling do you have?

[@ArchVizArtist]

Must for me (for screen recording). For work only I don't think it's a must ;) I use 150%

[@walkaway0440]

What do you think about samsung g5 34” curved monitor does it good for 3d stuff any feedback please

[@kamelia8774]

Hello. Thank you for the video) that was really helpful and informative. my dream monitor is Huawei MateView 34GT, but I’ll probably buy Samsung U32, because I don’t have enough space on my desk.

[@citrusflux1309]

Hey AVA, which color space do you usually work on in post? sRGB, Adobe RGB...?🤔

[@ArchVizArtist]

My monitors are set to sRGB ;)

[@Yazanessa]

@@ArchVizArtistwhy not P3

[@DrBasse]

What are those descs you have?

[@Mohamed-Al-Masry]

Very useful 👌

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thanks a lot

[@realrender]

When you are using the 27" 4k, which Display scale do you use? 100%, 150%, 200%? And how it will perform the frame buffer?. A 1080p render will be like too small, it will only fit the 25% area of your screen if you use 100% display scale on a 4k screen. Icons will be pretty small, and rendering 4k all the time it will take four times the render time. I'm still on a 2k world, constantly working on 720p and 1080p during the process, and rendering in 4k just for finals. I have a pretty fast feedback doing it by this. I think switching to 4K, and using 100% display scale, it will slow down my workflow 4 times. Thanks!

[@NemanjaPanov-iq2uy]

Excellent question

[@realrender]

@@NemanjaPanov-iq2uy Hi Panov, I did the jump a couple of month ago. I bought two 27" 4k, using one vertical on the side. In terms of Interface Scale, using 100% and 125% depens on what I'm doing. If I'm reading a lot I go for 100%, if I'm just drawing I go for 125%. In Max 2023 there are some icons that doesn't scale perfectly, Max 2024 supposed to be better. Also this will happen in some old windows apps like Greenshot, your old scanner app, etc. But it's ok, you can live with it. And in therms of workflow, still rendering 720p 1080p during the process and it looks good how The VFB interpolate pretty good. And watching the 4k finals on a 4k display is optimal. It is true that 1080p renders looks sharper on a 1080p display. The best of the 4k world, maybe it is not imaging, it's the Text! Reading from the computer on a 4k display is priceless!

[@NemanjaPanov-iq2uy]

@@realrender Hey man, thanks for the answer. I also jumped on x3 27''4k monitors, but honestly think there is no need for more than 2k on this size. On the other PC I use 49'' Dell monitor, which is really good, especially because no need for calibrating when you have a couple monitors. I have a spyder calibrator, but it is not as good as on commercial. If there is some really good reason for 4k I would like to know 😀

[@realrender]

@@NemanjaPanov-iq2uy I've never tried 2k monitors for reading text. Maybe some day. In my country 2k monitors are as expensive as 4k, so I went to 4k. Nvidia has an AI upscaling in Nvidia control panel, you can DSLL 1080p youtube videos to 4k. Also VLC 1080 or W Media Player to 4k AI. It is a nice feature to have and you have to manually turn it on.

[@hammadabdullah4508]

Kindly guide buying pc for 3ds max +vray and lumion and other software for architectural visualization.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Sure thing ;)

[@hammadabdullah4508]

@@ArchVizArtist we are waiting for the next pc guide video

[@valeriepierre7297]

will an architect benefit from a 4K monitor for working on revit and autocad? which monitors di you have? Thanks.

[@webmanager5523]

Yes. Acer / HP

[@n0kiko]

Hi! Is it okay to know what software (3D model, rendering, etc.) you use?

[@Furry_Cultist]

Bruh... 💀

[@felipepontael]

Hello, Aga, thanks for this insightful review! I´m thinking about getting a 2k 27 inch monitor with better color accuracy, 100% sRGB, plus a 23 - 25 inch full HD one as secondary for material and other menu windows. You think that would be minimally decent?

[@guyfox2369]

Yes.

[@ayusshadhikaryadhikaryy6716]

Can you please suggest me the best monitor for vfx and animation under 300$ ❤

[@jeganj]

very useful

[@ArchVizArtist]

Glad you think so!

[@ginger3d]

I love this review, i have two 27monitors 4k and my itoo software botons looks too small! dont know what to do?

[@giovannesouza6870]

There's a option to use large icons on 3ds max or larger icons and texts on windows

[@ginger3d]

@@giovannesouza6870 Hello! Really??? Inside 3Dmax options?

[@marcellocampagnoli]

Hello Aga, can you tell us about your previous setup where you have an ultrawide screen below and two 16:9 screens above, how comfortable was it?

[@ArchVizArtist]

It was a bit too much, I got distracted, and 49" ultra wide had 1080p resolution, so basically a whole thing was 4K.

[@itsthatYEStoogoodguy]

I have Samsung G9 32:9 super ultra wide its like the equivalent of 3 monitors I use it with powertoy app to split every window the way I like when I work on 3ds MAX it makes my 3ds Max work flow a breeze I just can't go back to dual monitor setup and ofc this is just my opinion great video btw.

[@andrewk8636]

Isn't it too much curve for production work?

[@Xesxus]

oh s**t just what I needed

[@I404I]

Надеюсь кто то однажды ответит. Изогнутый монитор не мешает при работе с 3d? Не могу найти информацию об этом (

[@halynakonashevych7928]

Нет. Все ок

[@pradeepj7919]

Aga pls do your full office tour video pls pls🧐

[@giovannesouza6870]

When I got one 1440p monitor years ago, I suffer with two things: Corona Interactive Renderer, because of the higher resolution, I see images smaller than I used to see. And, to see any type of images, because is smaller. My question is, in a 4K monitor, I guess this is worst because of the resolution. How did you manage that? especially in the interactive rendering. Thanks!

[@ArchVizArtist]

Yes, it's worst in that regard, but my computer which is not 4 years old, handles it pretty well. For me having higher resolution (mainly for screen recording) is just more important.

[@yankee1972]

I have 32" 4k on top and 24" FHD under it My interactive render is always on the FHD monitor

[@giovannesouza6870]

@@yankee1972 that's a good way to manage that

[@SirKamillo]

Hi :) , This Dell U4021 is indeed nice monitor , the main downside is pretty low brightness (under 300 Nits ) which is in my opinion not suitable for offices with lot of natural light ( in my case ) . Dont you have also this problem with this Dell U4021 ? It was the biggest dealbreaker for me .I ve chosen Dell U3219Q / Dell U3221 because of 400 nits brigtness which is considerably more and because of that - nicer to look at it ;)

[@ArchVizArtist]

Not at all, I have it currently on 75% brightness. My room is not very bright though.

[@SirKamillo]

I understand :) For darker room i will definitely buy Dell U4021

[@jhownicolas]

What a coincidence, I was just looking for a new monitor yesterday ahahaha

[@ArchVizArtist]

Awesome!

[@-Aeveris-]

What do you think of the self-calibrating Eizo monitors? I often have the feeling that my post-processed renders only look "right" on MY monitor, but too pale or contrasty on others...

[@the_irav]

You need to soft-proof or master your content for the intended colour space you'd be designing for. If you do professional work, you can't go wrong with Eizo. I have a CS2730 (not-self calibrating, but same panel as the CG line) and I love it. Unfortunately it's 2560x1440, which is why I'm here watching her video as I want to upgrade to 4K or maybe precisely 5K2K@40". There are a few 4K / 31" versions of Eizos out there, but they can be expensive. (Like $5,000 or more depending on where you live). Personally, I LOVE the ability to flick a button and change my color calibration, mimicking my output target, so from Adobe RGB I can jump to sRGB in a hot second, and I can also create custom profiles which I have one for less brightness within Adobe RGB and the other one for photo printing. I once got really good feedback from a photo lab around where I live (Sydney, Australia) as the photos I was printing were like just perfectly balanced and just ready to go. Some prints just look amazing. I've done wedding albums and bespoke portraits and the colour I've managed I believe it was only because of the ability to soft-proof. These days, however, I might say that unless you really have the spare budget, you do work in professional environments where colour accuracy is very important (I'd argue that general youtube content is NOT one of them. But if your content does require it, then yes), or any other possible combination there, then spending so much money in an Eizo might not be worth it. BenQ is making REALLY good monitors at really good prices, so if you're in a budget, maybe check those out. ( I'd might suggest checking the knowledge section from imagescience.com.au -- I bought my Eizo from them and although I have zero affiliation, I learnt so much from their website that I just can't not mention them - they also mention the BenQ monitors as a very viable option) Then, for ultra wide formats you're simply at a loss with AdobeRGB (if you need it / doubt it) as I haven't seen any around that pulls it off. The vast majority go as far as DCI-P3, which is probably the more appropriate option if you're doing screen (non-print) work. (Adobe RGB will be more on the photo side). You could try and find something that does Rec.2020, but it gets hard. (and I doubt the use other than cinema) And anyways, other than gamut, profiling capabilities could be deemed as more important. As I mentioned before, soft-proofing your work and mastering it for the intended output is super important. If a monitor cannot have different colour profiles, then I'd suggest having an alternate monitor to preview your work before publishing. You could even have a cheap-o 4K monitor doing sRGB and have a secondary with a wide gamut to preview the output in full quality. In the audio industry, audio engineers (how I started) normally have different sets of speakers; near field, medium, far and very likely a sh*tbox speaker somewhere in the studio as well. While mastering, the engineer would run the mix through all of them, and find the common ground between all, so the final mix is heard 'well enough' in any system. Perfect experience across the board is LITERALLY impossible. (because... physics) Very often there will be different versions tailored for different 'playback' environments (audio/photo/video) For vision things (photo/video/renders) works the same. Each monitor will have its own gamma curve nuances, contrast ratios, dynamic range, etc. So testing is very important. For my photo work I even have a couple of crappy Dell 1080p monitors around. I would also check any photo on my phone, tablet, TV or any screen I can get my hands on. You get the idea. If your work is going to be viewed in a regular sRGB monitor, then create a master for that space. If your work is going to be viewed in a high quality cinema environment, then create a master for that environment. The easiest is to go with the bland sRGB/Rec.709 as the vast majority of people still have crappy screens or buy the cheapest 4K TV without any knowledge of colour management. There are exception, obviously, but again, I don't know what kind of renders you do so I'm just giving generic advice... -- long comment and 6 months after you posted, and sorry if you already knew all this... but if it hits it hits, and if it doesn't.... it doesn't. ;) Have a good one!

[@rafaelglobalsupport]

También tengo planes de construir un nuevo edificio, te deseo un hermoso día!

[@gloiremaliro5443]

"Throughout the video, you compare two 27-inch screens to a 40-inch one, but in the end, you go for the 32-inch! 😂😂"

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

nice video, and thanks!!! Can you offer this old CAD-Designer an opinion for doing 2D CAD linework on a curved monitor? Know I use ActCAD, which is the most-affordable & comparable to the "CAD-monster" (aka: ACAD). I've been using CAD since '82, and the new subscription cr_p for many CAD programs is NuTz. Makes one want to go back to pencil-on-vellum! :-) Heyyyy...I see you've lots of interesting other videos!!! Subbed/liked. Buona fortuna!

[@zeeshanalikhan4408]

awesome setup 👌

[@flaviomartinsdospassos9429]

Yess !

[@dpyxl]

Hi Aga, I stumble your channel while looking for a new monitor, my decade old monitor died on me.. Any thoughts/ feedback on the cheaper but newer DELL S2722QC ? subbin up!

[@rafaelglobalsupport]

Hola Ava buenos días, tengo buenas ideas para alcanzar programas de salud con nuestro trabajo, podría ser útil para nuevos programas de recuperación de enfermedades.

[@khj5582]

I was hoping for expert opinion from a real artist, but this is just the same run of the mill KZbinr stuff.

[@Justakatto]

Yea :/

[@sabbirahmedsumon3678]

She just buys the most expensive component out there and calls it best

[@jameskinchen2148]

I skipped the vid. Thanks.

[@rafaelglobalsupport]

El caso del tema trata sobre recuperación del cerebro afectado por virus, o intoxicación.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Hello, it seems like not my topic to cover..

[@pabloeskibar8076]

just stack it top and bottom with the 27 inch..

[@ArchVizArtist]

4 would be too much :D

[@engrrajonahmed]

Because, I don't play games. 😅 Well, refresh rate is important for animation. 🙂

[@RONNİE-NACİ-ELMOFTİ]

FOR desiners flat monitors are bater

[@ArchVizArtist]

There are no flat ultra wide monitors, it wouldn't be good I think, but for normal monitors, I agree ;)

[@RONNİE-NACİ-ELMOFTİ]

@@ArchVizArtist tray to dont burn your beain with arc s all around you horizon line allways an arc

[@RONNİE-NACİ-ELMOFTİ]

@@ArchVizArtist LG 34WN750 Ultra-Wide QHD IPS Monitor MSI Prestige PS341WU

[@blenderarchviz]

Please make video "How to use OFFICIAL SOFTWARE" not cracked ))) Will be very interesting how many people have official software

[@lavatr8322]

I can't afford shiet!

[@realrender]

Hi, your English is perfect but one word, "Material". You pronounce it wrong, and it totally distract me every time you pronounce that word. Thanks for the videos!

[@tei1847]

Be 🤫. Don't be stu... Rude.

[@realrender]

@@tei1847 She likes perfection! It is just one word to work on. And it is totally distractive when she pronounce it wrong.

[@rafaelglobalsupport]

[@ArchVizArtist]

Thanks for the comment :)

[@BojanPetrovicvft]

Dear God her accent is soooo google voice....earssss 🩸