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Oz Perrenoud
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Hello.

In my view, the classification of flatscreens, both in the library items and in the reports, needs adjustment.

Ideally, we would have a generic monitor where we could input the desired Screen Size (in inches) for the "Flatscreen," and Capture would automatically calculate the Standard TV Dimensions for that desired Screen Size (while still allowing for manual overrides).

Sure, I could set it to "Unit," but then it would show up under all the "Others" items, which isn't ideal.

Also regarding flatscreens: the correct parameter isn't "Model," but rather "Aspect Ratio."

I suggest having two separate fields:
Screen Size: 27", 45", 85", etc. Written by the user.
Aspect Ratio: Standard 4:3, Wide 16:9, Wide 16:10, etc. Chosen by the user from the available options.

The reports currently display unsuitable information, showing "DisplaySize + Model", whereas it would be better to show "Screen Size + Aspect Ratio".

And please include a line for the rating.

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OZ

Floriaan
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Aditionally, the screen part should have material capable of playing back a media source. 

Question: should the brightness (in nits) be a part of this?

Floriaan Ganzevoort
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brad dickson
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I agree as the current library limits you to those sizes and then you need to create your own screen if you want to change the size. It makes far more sense to be able to define screen size and aspect ratio to a generic flat screen from the library as htis would save time. It also means you don't need a plethora of flat screens in the libray as the geneirc flat screen can be modified to your needs. 

Drew Holmes
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It does! Just drop in a flatscreen and change it from 19 to 55 inches (or whatever you want) and it scales up sensibly.  I use this quite often.  

Oz Perrenoud
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Are you using Imperial measures?