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MONITORS www.postmagazine.com 29 POST MAY/JUNE 2026 BOLAND COMBINES QUANTUM DOT & OLED TECHNOLOGIES IN NEW RELEASES LAKE FOREST, CA — At the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Boland Communications (www.bolandcom.com) introduced the QD4K315HDR10, a 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor that delivers a high level of color accuracy, con- trast and realtime confidence for shading and grading. The QD4K315HDR10 is designed for film, post and broadcast environments. Boland also introduced a new 27-inch model in the same series, extending QD-OLED performance to additional workflows and applications where space might be limited. The QD4K315HDR10 combines Quantum Dot and OLED technologies to deliver true blacks and high contrast with an expanded color gamut, giv- ing production teams greater confidence in how content will appear across distribution platforms. Built for modern SDR and HDR workflows, the monitor supports major HDR formats, including PQ (ST 2084), Hybrid Log-Gamma (BT.2111) and S-Logs, enabling accurate evaluation of high dynamic range content prior to delivery. The QD4K315HDR10 supports 4K via 12G-SDI (single or quad-link) and HDMI 2.0, with native compatibility across the full range of formats and frame rates. A New ST 2110 with NMOS accessory provides full digital connectivity for new systems. Integrated tools include waveform, vectorscope, false color and 3D LUT support. According to company founder/CEO Mike Boland, the industry continues to push for higher brightness, wider color gamut and greater accuracy in HDR production. By combining Quantum Dot and OLED technologies, the new QD series can give customers a clearer, more accurate view of their content before it leaves a facility. The monitor offers 1,000-nits peak brightness, a contrast ratio of up to 1,000,000:1, wide viewing angles and the full 99 percent DCI-P3 color space. The QD4K315HDR10 is engineered for consistent performance in demand- ing environments and makes use of a lightweight aluminum design. Flexible remote control options and a robust feature set make it well suited for control rooms, trucks and on-set use. ARRI & SMALLHD PARTNER ON LENS-DATA OVERLAYS MUNICH, GERMANY — Arri and SmallHD (www.smallhd.com) are collab- orating on lens data monitor overlays that keep critical lens information visible, without obscuring what matters in the frame. Available through a new expansion license for Arri's Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX hand units, the SmallHD Monitor Overlay License displays focus and iris scales, as well as other lens data in personalized layouts, helping focus pullers stay oriented on their marks while maintaining a clear view of the live image. The result is Hi-5 lens data overlays that integrate with SmallHD's add-on API framework, combining a familiar Hi-5 user experience with the PageOS 6 moni- toring platform. Like other licenses that expand the functionality and third-party compatibility of the Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX, the new SmallHD Monitor Overlay License is available from Arri's online license shop. With the license, Hi-5 users can view focus scales, iris values, focal length, FocusBug CineRT data and lens information on a supported SmallHD monitor by connecting via USB-C or the Hi-5's four-pin serial connector. Overlays offer adjustable opacity, position and size; visibility control; light/dark themes; and up to three individually-customizable pag- es with savable layouts. On touch- screen monitors, overlay elements can be dragged and dropped to any position on the display. SONY'S BVM-HX3110 SUITED FOR MASTERING SAN DIEGO, CA — Sony's BVM-HX3110 (https://pro.sony) is a premium, 30.5-inch, 4K, HDR, critical evaluation monitor designed for color grading, mastering and quality-con- trol environments. As part of Sony's Trimaster HX line, it is built to deliver highly accurate image reproduction, making it well-suited for HDR finishing workflows where precision, consistency and confidence are critical. With its 4K resolution, high peak brightness, deep black performance and wide color gamut support, the BVM- HX3110 gives post teams a dependable reference point for evaluating final picture quality. For high-end coloring and finishing, one of the key benefits of the BVM- HX3110 is its ability to display HDR content with a high level of brightness and contrast while maintaining accurate detail in both highlights and shadows. This is particularly important for evaluating premium formats, streaming platforms, broadcast delivery and theatrical or high-end episodic content. The monitor helps creative teams make confident decisions without second-guessing how the image will translate. The BVM-HX3110 also supports modern production and post workflows by offering the reliability, signal compatibility and image consistency expected from a critical evaluation monitor. For facilities working across SDR and HDR deliverables, it provides a stable monitoring solution that can help streamline review, grading and mastering processes.