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Field Monitors
Professional monitoring solutions for your French production.
Field monitors are portable, sharp displays that camera operators and directors use to check focus, exposure, and framing on location. A pro field monitor shows true color, gives waveform tools, and stays bright enough to read outdoors, which makes it vital for location work.
We supply field monitors in the screen sizes, resolution, and feature sets your camera team needs. Our crews source local units that match your camera's output signals, and we deliver them with the rest of your gear so prep stays smooth.
Capabilities
Monitoring Equipment
Complete monitoring solutions from on-camera displays to wireless video village.
Professional Monitoring
Capabilities
Our Process
Monitor Requirements
We map your monitoring needs for camera, video village, and wireless feeds.
System Design
We design a full monitoring solution to match your camera system and workflow.
Calibration & Prep
We calibrate and test every monitor before it leaves for your set.
Production Support
Our team gives tech support and backup gear across your shoot.
On Location
Field monitors and on-set viewing across France
Field monitoring on French shoots must hold up to real location work. Bright Côte d'Azur sun washes out anything under 1000 nits, a Bastille interior is so tight that a 17-inch screen barely fits, and a chase shot across Lyon throws shifting signal conditions at the crew. We source the SmallHD 702 Touch and Cine series, Atomos Ninja recorders, and 17-inch through 32-inch director's monitors from TSF, RVZ, and Be4Post. HDR-capable Sony OLED reference monitors are ready for shoots that run a live show LUT through the chain.
Each monitoring package is calibrated before delivery with pro probes, so the color at video village matches what the camera actually captures. When the director needs to move freely, we build Teradek Bolt and Vaxis wireless into the same kit. Our team sets up full video village builds — several director and client monitors, distribution, cabling, and weather cover for Provence exteriors — and we stock spare units and backup transmitters as standard. You receive a tested, calibrated monitoring chain, delivered with French tech support you can reach through each shooting day.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What on-camera monitors do you recommend?
For most shoots, we suggest the SmallHD 702 Touch or the Atomos Ninja series, since they pair strong image quality with bright screens and broad use. Both read well in daylight and offer handy tools like waveforms and LUTs.
What size director's monitor is standard?
17-inch monitors are common for video village, though we also offer 24-inch and 32-inch options for larger setups. Your best pick depends on viewing distance, how many people watch, and the space you have.
Can you provide wireless video?
Yes. We supply Teradek Bolt and Vaxis wireless systems for steady, zero-latency video. These let directors and clients watch without being tied to the camera.
Do monitors come calibrated?
Yes. We calibrate every monitor before delivery with pro calibration gear, so color stays accurate across your whole monitoring chain.
What about HDR monitoring?
We supply HDR-capable monitors for shoots that need high dynamic range viewing. The range includes Sony OLED monitors and the SmallHD Cine series, both with the right brightness and color gamut.
Can you set up complete video villages?
Yes. We build full video village setups with several director's monitors, client monitors, wireless receivers, and all the distribution and cabling you need.
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.