Monitor's humble beginnings started in 1996 when Simon Alexander bought a single Sony 8" PVM monitor, which was followed by a B&W printer and other gear. Soon after, he met Ari Jampolsky, new to VTR, but experienced in other facets of the production world. VTR technology was changing rapidly, and the services provided in Vancouver were far behind those in New York or Los Angeles. So Ari and Simon joined forces and opened up Monitor, providing the first digital playback in Western Canada. The quality of the equipment and professionalism of the operators helped gain Monitor an unparalleled reputation and soon demand for their services required the addition of other operators and way more equipment. Today Monitor still embodies the same philosophy as it did when it first began. We understand what our clients' needs are, and we are constantly upgrading our equipment to meet those needs. Ari and Simon are still available to help solve those tricky video problems.
WHO WE ARE
Great News from Monitor
 
Broadband Internet is now available for most locations. Tired of having to track down a signal for your clients? Well, now you can let your VTR Company worry about it! For only $50/day your Monitor VTR operator will bring Internet to your set. Give us a call to make sure it’s included with your VTR package. We hope to have it as a pay or play on all our packages soon.  
 
Monitor is the only VTR company that can offer you multiple options; whether it’s a last minute second operator or a last minute change of plan, we have the gear to support it. Monitor is dedicated to serving our clients with the most up to date solutions for your production needs, plus we’re conveniently located at Vancouver Film Studios. Make sure you check out our website, www.monitorvtr.com, for our latest offerings in equipment and services.
 
WE’RE MOVING!
Don’t worry, we’re still conveniently located at Vancouver Films Studios and our mailing address and phone numbers won’t change, but we’re now in Building K. We’re even in the same parking lot!
 
Check out the map below to see where we’ll be.
 
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