2 monitor Photoshop set up
Apr 14, 2020 13:38:32 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
I am considering using a spare monitor I have for use in a 2 monitor set up for Photoshop. I like the idea of having the photograph I am editing (as near as possible) filling the largest screen, and the tools and menu panels on the smaller monitor. Does anyone have a similar set up and if so any information on the pros and cons of using 2 monitors for this purpose and advice on setting up and running the system would be greatly appreciated.
Apologies if it takes me a little time to reply to comments you might make as there seems to be a slight problem with me getting the latest UH digest. I will do my best to get back to you when and if necessary ASAP.
Apologies if it takes me a little time to reply to comments you might make as there seems to be a slight problem with me getting the latest UH digest. I will do my best to get back to you when and if necessary ASAP.
Apr 14, 2020 13:42:07 #
When you say "a slight problem with me getting the latest UH digest," do you mean getting an email with a link to the latest digest?
Apr 14, 2020 13:45:13 #
Apr 14, 2020 13:48:32 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
twowindsbear wrote:
When you say "a slight problem with me getting the latest UH digest," do you mean getting an email with a link to the latest digest?
Sorry what I should say is the email is several hour late in arriving which might not make any difference to me replying promptly.
Apr 14, 2020 13:54:09 #
Once you start using two monitors, you’ll never go back!
Make sure the main monitor is a good one.
Make sure the main monitor is a good one.
Apr 14, 2020 13:59:01 #
I use two monitors under Windows 7.
Editor on one screen (either), any "edit control panels" that can be moved and may cover the image I might move to the other screen. One monitor is a 23" and the other is a 24" (diagonal) rectangular. My old square monitor died and I replaced it with a rectangular. I liked the square for the larger portrait orientation.
I just put applications on the screen I want them.
Nothing magical, I just have two places to view stuff without having to switch windows.
For genealogy work, the web browser is on one screen and the tree on the other.
Dual screens are real handy.
You'll figure out application placement and what works for you.
Editor on one screen (either), any "edit control panels" that can be moved and may cover the image I might move to the other screen. One monitor is a 23" and the other is a 24" (diagonal) rectangular. My old square monitor died and I replaced it with a rectangular. I liked the square for the larger portrait orientation.
I just put applications on the screen I want them.
Nothing magical, I just have two places to view stuff without having to switch windows.
For genealogy work, the web browser is on one screen and the tree on the other.
Dual screens are real handy.
You'll figure out application placement and what works for you.
Apr 14, 2020 14:00:48 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Once you start using two monitors, you’ll never go back!
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Apr 14, 2020 14:04:08 #
A.J.R. wrote:
Sorry what I should say is the email is several hour late in arriving which might not make any difference to me replying promptly.
This topic will fall under the "Watched Topics" link at the top of the forum unless you deliberately decide to not follow the conversation. So I'm not sure how the digest comes into play?
Am I missing something about the digest?
Thanks!
Apr 14, 2020 14:05:17 #
A.J.R. wrote:
Sorry what I should say is the email is several hour late in arriving which might not make any difference to me replying promptly.
Add more postage?????
Apr 14, 2020 14:13:41 #
A.J.R. wrote:
I am considering using a spare monitor I have for ... (show quote)
A.J.R. you do not mention Macintosh or Windows so I cannot comment on setup. I am currently using a late 2013 MacPro with 1TB internal SSD and 64GB of RAM. Also a 5 drive RAID array for video and two mirrored drive arrays for photo data and Time Machine
I have been using two monitors for over 10 years on Macintosh systems and I would not want to go back to only one. My monitors have always been the same size. I am currently using two Dell 27" units that display over 95% of the Adobe color space. My tool/data monitor is not calibrated just the one that has the photo that I am working on is.
When working on video I end up with a time line that stretches all the way across both monitors as they sit edge to edge across my desktop.
I hope this is some help to you. Photos can be available if you would find them useful.
Regards
Brian Stone
Apr 14, 2020 14:45:20 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
Setting up PS to work on 2 monitors should be the same as setting up your workspace on one monitor. Size and place your windows where you want on both monitors and save as a new workspace.
I run it on two 27" calibrated monitors, one for the photo and the tool bar down one side, the other splits the layers, info and color palettes with Bridge. (I don't use Lightroom) If I used Lightroom, then the workspace would probably be different. You can build your layout and include or exclude any palette windows you want, where you want.
I run it on two 27" calibrated monitors, one for the photo and the tool bar down one side, the other splits the layers, info and color palettes with Bridge. (I don't use Lightroom) If I used Lightroom, then the workspace would probably be different. You can build your layout and include or exclude any palette windows you want, where you want.
Apr 14, 2020 16:22:31 #
A.J.R. wrote:
I am considering using a spare monitor I have for ... (show quote)
Well, you are going to hate this setup (image on one, tools and panels on another screen). You will pass too much time switching from one to the other. A more efficient way is just to learn the short cuts. If you also use a tablet you can program the pen to be used with PS CC.
By the way, I tried that eons ago. Just not worth it but you have to do it yourself to see what the drawbacks are.
And yes, as described by jdubu, the use of PS CC on one screen and LR / bridge on the other screen is efficient.
Apr 14, 2020 17:08:41 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
Rongnongno wrote:
Well, you are going to hate this setup (image on o... (show quote)
Yes, the transition from one monitor to the other can be a pain. But my setup makes the second monitor an extension of the primary. Being the same size and the edges overlap, I can run my mouse or tablet pen as though it were one very wide monitor. If you have the monitors separated by any space, that really puts a kink in having 2 monitors for this purpose. The third monitor I have attached is separate and not part of my PP work.
I set up my wife's system a bit differently, as her monitors are separated and she uses them as distinct different monitors for her purposes.
Apr 14, 2020 17:28:26 #
Apr 14, 2020 17:33:59 #
jdubu wrote:
Yes, the transition from one monitor to the other ... (show quote)
I have three monitors, all extended. One is 'background stuff' monitoring and the like when not playing a movie, basically entertainment.
When I tried the system as you describe it, I got seriously tired of shifting my eyes, pen and mouse from one screen to the other.
So, the left is an over active screen, the center is stuff I do not need when using the left one (e-mail, WP, browser and the like) and the right one is 'geeky' or pure background junk, music, movies stuff like that.
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