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DrakesOfSanitary

Instead of painting the wall, looks in to acoustic panel. https://www.gikacoustics.com/product-category/acoustic-panels/#scroll-to-products


SoCal_Ambassador

This is really good advice.


davmeltz

Thanks! Is there any theory into knowing how many panels a room requires?


odintantrum

I've just made the jump to a sit/stand desk and I thoroughly recommend it. Though I don't know how it would work with clients in the room it's great for breaking up long days.


2old2care

There are lots of conflicts here with sound, picture, monitors. Here's my approach which has worked very well after designing a number of edit suites: I recommend a 29-inch 21:9 (or larger) wide main monitor with two (or one) smaller (21-inch) auxiliary monitors that will not be as tall. Mount your speakers on stands so the tweeters can be above the side auxiliary monitor(s). This keeps the monitors from getting in the way of the speaker layout. This keeps the speakers in an equilateral triangle with the editor, and away from the walls. It is a great compromise between near-field monitoring and a wider stereo image. Use a 36 by 60-inch desk (or larger) as close as possible to the middle of the room for a great working position. Mount a larger program monitor/TV on the far wall (I use a 50-inch). While it's higher than ideal, it's good for clients and has the fringe benefit of keeping your eyes re-focusing during a long editing day. I have two storage shelves about 32 inches high back-to-back between the desk and the monitor. That's for the computer, hard drives, UPS, and general storage. This makes good use of the room space and neat wiring. I have two rolling client chairs that can be near the back wall (or move closer if they want). From this distance the 50-inch doesn't seem too high and it's big enough for them to see well. Put bass traps in the corners if you can then acoustic panels at the first reflection points for the editor and client positions. Carpet on the floor helps acoustically, too. A neutral gray color for walls is helpful. I'd also recommend 4000K dimmable LED lighting as a good compromise color balance. You could go with 5000º if you'r doing more critical color grading. Track-type lighting from above can light the desk for paperwork without reflection problems in the monitors. Hope some of tis helps!


converter-bot

32 inches is 81.28 cm


davmeltz

This is great and very detailed stuff, thanks!


NeoToronto

Get one of those super trendy but totally uncomfortable couches that are all the rage now. It will get the clients out of there faster! ;)


SoCal_Ambassador

Here are a couple random thoughts to consider but not all of it makes sense for every set up. -ultra wide monitor for the sequence/timeline. + normal monitor for the miscellaneous. -OLED monitor for your 3rd monitor (connected via a Blackmagic Decklink, or similar) -Motorized Sit/Stand desk -Under desk, tiny stair climber or treadmill -Quiet air conditioning register -Accoustic panels on at least one wall -Edit with Davinci Resolve and their Speed Editor box. -Consider your cable management (never use zip ties. Only Velcro, and consider leaving it kind of messy for easy maintenance but covering the mess with some thin plastic panels) -Mackie Big Knob (or similar) for volume control -Proper mic, on a boom that swings away when not in use and easily swings your way when you need to do real or scratch VO -Internet must be hard patched. And consider 10 gig Ethernet to connect to your storage. -No overhead lighting, ideal light would be mounted behind the picture monitor for critical viewing, and some other lights to brighten the place up when need be. With enough light that cable/gear maintenance/upgrades is not difficult. -A really good chair. And if you have the space for an exercise ball to sit on occasionally -I would probably go hard floors for cleaning with really good rugs for accoustic purposes and cozy feeling. -maybe some books about film, art, TV, photography to help illustrate things a client is trying to say. (“Oh! You mean like that scene in XYZ, yeah I have some references images for that) -A place to keep coffee and water that’s not just next to the mouse? -A tiny cork board to hang a spec sheet for the project you are working on. -A little timer to help you manage your time? -A side computer or iPad Pro so your edit workstation isn’t pinging you with notifications That’s all I got off the top of my head. I will edit if anything else comes to mind.


davmeltz

Thanks a lot for the suggestions!