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Field Monitors
Professional monitoring solutions for your Brazilian 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
SmallHD, TVLogic, Atomos, Convergent Design — sun-readable monitors for equatorial Brazilian sets
Here is how this works in practice. Field monitor stocks at Cinerent Brasil and Cor & Som carry SmallHD 503, 702 Touch, Cine 7 and 13, Indie 7, and the 17-inch and 24-inch HDR reference series for video village. TVLogic LVM-095W and LVM-181S deliver color-critical 1080p and 4K reference. Atomos Shogun, Ninja V, and Sumo 19 add on-board recording for proxy and dailies workflows. Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ stays in service for legacy Sony RAW pipelines.
Here is the breakdown. On the ground, Focus-puller monitors run SmallHD 503 UltraBright and Cine 7 at 2000-3000 nit brightness, key under equatorial Brazilian sun where standard 500-nit monitors wash out completely. Globo Estúdios PROJAC and Casablanca Studios São Paulo keep in-house tracking matrices feeding telenovela video village. For global features we layer matched calibration profiles via X-Rite ColorChecker and Klein K10A before delivery to GRU, GIG, BSB, or MAO airports.
Here is the short of it. Sun-readable performance matters more in Brazil than almost anywhere else we work. Sambódromo Carnival, Pão de Açúcar exteriors, Pantanal day-shoots, and Northeast cerrado runs (Bacurau area) all push direct equatorial sun on bare monitors. We provision SmallHD Sidefinder hoods, Hoodman fold-out shades, and Wooden Camera flag mounts on each cart. Cristo Redentor permits through IPHAN limit ground-penetration rigging, so monitors clamp via Cardellini onto existing rails rather than C-stand anchors.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. On the ground, Multi-camera video village setups at Globo PROJAC and Casablanca trained the Brazilian focus-puller and DIT depth that global shoots inherit when shooting here. Adrian Teijido on Narcos and Tropa de Elite, Cesar Charlone on City of God and Two Popes, today's DPs on I'm Still Here and Bacurau — and our monitor packages match that workflow. Humidity 80-95% drives a desiccant-bag prep on each screen before shipping. Spare power and SDI cables ride in duplicate.
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 Brazil 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?
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