Thermal Imaging
Heat visualization for your Irish production.
Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation to visualize heat signatures invisible to standard cameras. In Ireland this technology supports wildlife filmmaking from red deer in Killarney and grey seals along the coast to puffins on the Skellig Islands and basking sharks off the western shores—while delivering essential coverage of Cork's pharmaceutical and tech manufacturing, Dublin data centres, Shannon LNG operations, and the renewable wind energy infrastructure across the Wild Atlantic Way.
We source professional FLIR thermal systems and infrared cinematographers across Ireland and Europe, working closely with Screen Ireland, Ardmore and Troy Studios, and regional film offices in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Our team coordinates equipment customs through Irish Revenue, secures OPW permits at Newgrange and Skellig Michael, and ensures your thermal footage qualifies for the Section 481 tax credit of up to 32%.
Capabilities
Thermal Services
Professional thermal imaging for documentary, scientific, and creative applications.
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Thermal Cameras
- FLIR professional
- High-resolution sensors
- Real-time display
- Recording capability
- Multiple palettes
Heat Visualization
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Production
- Narrative integration
- Documentary filming
- Scientific capture
- Wildlife tracking
- Technical imaging
Diverse Applications
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Analysis
- Temperature data
- Heat patterns
- Thermal anomalies
- Comparative imaging
- Data export
Scientific Data
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Creative
- Color palettes
- Aesthetic looks
- Compositing
- Special effects
- Post-processing
Visual Style
See the Heat
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding what you need to visualize and the thermal characteristics of your subjects.
Equipment Selection
Choosing the right thermal camera system based on resolution, sensitivity, and aesthetic needs.
Production
Capturing thermal footage with proper setup for accurate and visually compelling results.
Post-Production
Processing thermal data and integrating footage with your production.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What can thermal cameras visualize?
Thermal cameras detect heat radiation, visualizing temperature differences. They can show body heat, engine heat, electrical hotspots, heat loss from buildings, and even recent contact traces on surfaces.
What resolution is available?
Professional thermal cameras range from 320x240 to 640x480 and higher. While lower than visible light cameras, modern thermal sensors provide detailed imagery suitable for HD and 4K production.
What are the color palette options?
Thermal cameras offer various palettes—white-hot, black-hot, ironbow (rainbow), and many others. Each provides different aesthetic looks and can be selected based on creative requirements.
Can thermal be used for wildlife?
Yes, thermal imaging is excellent for Irish wildlife—detecting red deer in Killarney National Park at dawn, locating puffins nesting in Skellig Islands burrows, tracking grey seals hauled out on Atlantic coastal rocks, and finding basking sharks moving along the Wild Atlantic Way without disturbing them.
Is thermal footage useful for documentaries?
Thermal adds a unique perspective to documentaries shot in Ireland—visualizing energy efficiency in historic Georgian Dublin and ancient ringforts, revealing precision processes inside Cork pharmaceutical plants and tech campuses, or capturing the cooling systems of Ireland's offshore wind farms.
Can thermal footage be composited?
Yes, thermal footage can be composited with visible light footage or used as creative elements. Post-production can enhance thermal imagery for specific visual effects or scientific presentations.
Need Thermal Imaging?
Tell us about your thermal visualization needs and we'll reveal the invisible.