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Field Monitors
Professional monitoring solutions for your Irish production.
Field monitors are portable, high-resolution displays used by camera operators and directors to evaluate focus, exposure, and composition on location. Professional field monitors offer accurate color reproduction, waveform tools, and bright screens visible in outdoor conditions, making them essential for location work.
We provide field monitors with the screen sizes, resolution, and feature sets your camera department requires. Our team sources locally available units compatible with your camera's output signals and coordinates delivery with your wider equipment 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
Understanding your monitoring needs for camera, video village, and wireless distribution.
System Design
Designing a complete monitoring solution matched to your camera system and workflow.
Calibration & Prep
Professional calibration and testing of all monitors before delivery.
Production Support
Technical support and backup equipment available throughout your shoot.
On Location
SmallHD, Flanders Scientific, and Atomos on-camera and director monitors prepped through TVM Ireland, Pyramid Camera, Filmgear Ireland, and Camera Hire Belfast
Here is how this works in practice. Field monitor inventory in Ireland routes through TVM Ireland Dublin (the deepest SmallHD 503 UltraBright, 702 Touch, 1703 P3X, and Cine 13 OLED stock plus Flanders Scientific DM170 and DM240 reference monitor inventory that shipped on Banshees of Inisherin. Foundation Apple TV+, and Vikings Ashford). Pyramid Camera Dublin (Atomos Ninja V and Shogun Connect recording monitors for Normal People HBO and The Quiet Girl Oscar-nominated 2022). Filmgear Ireland Dublin (cross-discipline cage stocking director and producer monitor walls), and Camera Hire Belfast (Game of Thrones eight-season focus, director, and producer monitor inventory through Titanic Studios).
We supply HDR-bright monitors calibrated to BT.709, DCI-P3, and Rec.2020 with show LUT applied for accurate on-set preview. This includes the focus puller. DP, and director see the same image graded to production specs with waveform, vectorscope, and false-color tools ready on every monitor.
Here is the short of it. Atlantic maritime climate weatherproofing dictates sun-readable 1500 nit and 3000 nit HDR-bright displays for the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher. Aran Islands. Skellig Michael UNESCO, and Donegal Slieve League exterior shoots. SmallHD UltraBright 1703 stock and Flanders DM170 stock both ship with anti-glare shades and rain covers for the wet Atlantic frontal weather October through March. ComReg range coordination governs the 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless monitor downlinks via Teradek Bolt 4K LT and 4K MAX paired by camera.
Here is the breakdown. When extra Cine 24 OLED, Flanders XDR-Series, or specialty large-format reference monitors aren't held in Dublin or Belfast stock we cross-border to ARRI Rental London or Panavision London under the Common Travel Area frictionless border (no carnet for UK-start gear). Revenue Commissioners ATA carnet routes Schengen and non-UK stock through DUB, ORK, SNN, or BFS.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What on-camera monitors do you recommend?
For most productions, we recommend SmallHD 702 Touch or the Atomos Ninja series for their combination of image quality, brightness, and versatility. They offer excellent 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 provide 24-inch and 32-inch options for larger setups. The choice depends on viewing distance, number of people monitoring, 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 professional calibration equipment. This ensures accurate color representation across your monitoring chain.
What about HDR monitoring?
We offer HDR-capable monitors for productions requiring high dynamic range monitoring. This includes Sony OLED monitors and SmallHD Cine series with appropriate brightness and color gamut.
Can you set up complete video villages?
Yes, we provide complete video village solutions including multiple director's monitors, client monitors, wireless receivers, and all necessary distribution and cabling.
Related Services
Productions in Ireland 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.