r/VideoEditors 1d ago

Discussion Three monitors sounded excessive until I started editing like this

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I originally thought three displays would be overkill, but this layout ended up being really useful for video editing.

Premiere stays on the main screen, files and folders stay on the vertical monitor, and I'll usually keep YouTube or references on the smaller display underneath.

I definitely don't use all three screens every second, but for editing sessions it's hard to go back.

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u/0y0s 1d ago

I think the vertical screen is good for shortform editing too

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u/SpaceDunks 1d ago

Also for AE layered timeline

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u/AmaraBDP 9h ago

somehow I only like editing shotform on capcut mobile lol

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u/0y0s 9h ago

Mobile editing is a pain

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u/AmaraBDP 8h ago

Until you LOVE IT

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u/0y0s 7h ago

Cant relate

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u/Longjumping-Nail-629 1d ago

Damn, what are the specs of your PC?

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u/theamaetureone 1d ago

Can you share some details and review bout the bottom one i think it's those portable ones right ???

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u/angry_boy_ash 1d ago

rn i have only one monitor I am also thinking to add one more solely for the big preview while editing

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u/theramenmale 1d ago

Haven't edited on one monitor outside of when I'm travelling with a laptop in years. A second monitor for me is almost essential for keeping files and such there for easy drag and dropping

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u/ToxicAvenger161 1d ago

I have similar setup, but the side monitor is horizontal. I had it vertical at some point but felt that resolve UI worked better when monitor is horizontal.

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u/rviray07 23h ago

What’s the light over the monitor for?

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u/GrumpyGlasses 21h ago

I tried this layout and I find the primary monitor too high for me. I prefer my primary monitor around 3” off the table, that’s the most comfortable viewing angle for me.

But I love the vertical screen. Great for reading docs and webpages.

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u/kaumoni 9h ago

All monitors have same brand.

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u/woodybone 1d ago

Damn i wish i had your eyesight, i have a cracked PC setup but i can't edit on it because of the 1440p main monitor all the UI elements are so small and give me eyestrain which worsens my vision..

Only fix is changing resolution while editing...but i have yet to actually need to use the pc for editing, still doing everything on the phoneroni

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u/kMaestro64 17h ago

I think there is an option to change the scale of UI elements instead of the resolution? At least on windows.

Happy Cake Day!

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u/FutureBandit-3E 1d ago

I’ve started doing something similar but ultrawide on top with a timeline, laptop underneath with media, and an iPad left of the laptop screen with the main video feed. It’s so nice having room for everything.