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Field Monitors
Professional monitoring solutions for your French production.
Here is how this works in practice. Field monitors are portable, high-resolution displays used by camera operators and directors to review focus, exposure, and composition on location. Pro field monitors give accurate color reproduction, waveform tools, and bright screens visible in outdoor conditions, making them key for location work.
Here is the short of it. We give field monitors with the screen sizes, resolution, and feature sets your camera department needs. Our team sources locally ready units compatible with your camera's output signals and sets up delivery with your wider gear package for a streamlined prep process.
Capabilities
Monitoring Equipment
Complete monitoring solutions from on-camera displays to wireless video village.
Professional Monitoring
Capabilities
Our Process
Monitor Requirements
Knowing your tracking needs for camera, video village, and wireless distribution.
System Design
Designing a complete tracking solution matched to your camera system and workflow.
Calibration & Prep
Pro calibration and testing of all monitors before delivery.
Production Support
Tech support and backup gear ready across your shoot.
On Location
Field monitors and on-set viewing across France
Here is how this works in practice. Field tracking on French shoots has to survive the realities of location work — bright Côte d'Azur sun that washes out anything under 1000 nits, the tight quarters of a Bastille interior where a 17-inch screen barely fits, and the variable signal conditions of a chase sequence shot across Lyon. We source SmallHD 702 Touch and Cine series, Atomos Ninja recorders, and 17-inch through 32-inch director's monitors from TSF, RVZ, and Be4Post, with HDR-capable Sony OLED reference monitors ready for shoots running a live show LUT through the chain.
Here is the short of it. Each tracking package is calibrated before delivery using pro probes so the colour represented at video village matches the actual capture. Wireless transmission via Teradek Bolt and Vaxis is built into the same kit when the director needs to move freely. We set up complete video village builds — many director and client monitors, distribution, cabling, and weather protection for Provence exteriors — and stock spare units and backup transmitters as standard. You will receive a tested, calibrated tracking chain delivered with French tech support reachable through each shooting day.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What on-camera monitors do you recommend?
For most shoots, we recommend SmallHD 702 Touch or the Atomos Ninja series for their combination of image quality, brightness, and versatility. They give great daylight visibility and useful tools like waveforms and LUTs.
What size director's monitor is standard?
17-inch monitors are common for video village, though we also give 24-inch and 32-inch options for larger setups. The choice depends on viewing distance, number of people tracking, and space constraints.
Can you provide wireless video?
Yes, we supply Teradek Bolt and Vaxis wireless systems for reliable, zero-latency video transmission. These allow directors and clients to monitor without being tethered to the camera.
Do monitors come calibrated?
Yes, we calibrate all monitors before delivery using pro calibration gear. This makes sure accurate color representation across your tracking chain.
What about HDR monitoring?
We give HDR-capable monitors for shoots needing high dynamic range tracking. This has Sony OLED monitors and SmallHD Cine series with appropriate brightness and color gamut.
Can you set up complete video villages?
Yes, we give complete video village solutions including many director's monitors, client monitors, wireless receivers, and all needed distribution and cabling.
Related Services
Productions in France that need this often pair it with Wireless Video Systems and Monitor & Video Village for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Audio Monitoring Equipment and Lens Filters.
On Set
Need Field Monitors?
Tell us about your monitoring requirements and we'll provide the right solution.