I know, another external monitor question...

Can someone please point me to a link or suggest some keywords to find a solution for adding an external video monitor? Apparently I'm not using the right ones. FCP manual says to use a "3rd party video interface". I would like to monitor my video on an NTSC TV (likely an economical 15" flat panel) primarily to look for interlace issues before burning. I need to know what cheaper options are available for my Mac Pro with a spare DVI output and plenty of card slots. I do not want to run it through a camcorder via firewire, in an effort to keep my workspace clean.

It all depends on what video formats you'll be working with. For example, you can use Firewire through a DV device (camcorder, VTR or converter) to monitor and of the DV25 formats on an external NTSC monitor.
But for most other (higher) formats, you will need a specialized capture card such as those offered by AJA and BlackMagic Designs (Decklink).
If you're concerned about interlacing issues and being able to spot them as you edit, use a CRT TV monitor - not a progressive scan monitor (LCD or plasma).
-DH

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