Monitoring HD through HDMI

Hi All,
I am busy cutting HD footage that I'm monitoring through my BX (broadcast) monitor HD-SDI and my client has a large Plasma screen that he is viewing off, which the tech guy cables in off the HDMI signal from the BlackMagic Multibridge box. Obviously the BX monitor is clearer and crisper, but I was wondering if any of you could enlighten me on using HDMI...if any of you do use it and/or if I shouldn't even consider it. I for one will use the old CRT broadcast monitors for as long as possible but would love to know what you all are doing.
Thanks so much,
Cheers,
Susan.

I don't even know of any broadcast monitors which can be connected via HDMI... only consumer displays as far as I know... Can say though that a Panny or better yet a Pioneer plasma can be dialed in black level wise much better than cheaper plasmas for client monitoring... I use a 23" CD for my own ref monitor with an MXO in the mix. Can't afford a CRT HD around here... and it works great for grading as long as you keep an eye on the scopes. The CD just doesn't display black... it's sort of dark dark gray.
That said, the eCinema displays are nice... but pricey.
Jerry

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