Vortex Media EX1DVD Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1/EX1R DVD Training Video

"Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1/EX1R" is the fastest and easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of the Sony EX1 camcorder. Now you can master its state-of-the-art tapeless workflow without having to figure it all out on your own. This 3.5-hour, 3-disc (DVD video) workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, clip naming, file management, clip importing, picture profile settings, basic editing, and even archiving. This DVD will pay for itself many times over by saving you hours of time figuring out things on your own. "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1/EX1R" is a completely independent production with no participation, sponsorship, input, or approval from Sony -- so it delivers unbiased information and professional advice that can't be found in the owner's manual. This video workshop is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their EX1. The DVD provides real-world examples and suggested techniques that are simple to put into practice. Like all Vortex Media training DVDs, this workshop has been carefully researched, planned and scripted (not presented as"live" or ad lib). This DVD was produced by professionals with years of broadcast-level experience who have the knowledge to recognize what's important about the EX1 and how to teach it without getting bogged down in jargon or unnecessary technical details. Chapters:

• Introduction
• Overview
• Navigating the Menus
• Choosing a Video Format
• Controlling Exposure
• Focusing Techniques
• Audio Recording
• Time-Code
• Shot-Transitions
• Assign Buttons
• Slow Motion & Special FX
• White Balance
• Picture Profiles
• Playback & Clip Operations
• Clip Browser
• Backups & Archiving
• Clip Importing
• Sony Vegas
• FCP & XDCAM Transfer
• Editing HD vs. SD

Topics Include:

• Clip naming suggestions that will avoid disaster in post
• How to archive 2 copies of clips for less than $.65/GB
• Tips for setting exposure accurately
• Suggested Picture Profile settings
• Suggested focusing techniques
• Recommended settings for the Assign Buttons
• Suggestions for time-code settings
• Warnings about some features and settings to avoid
• B&W vs. Color viewfinder settings
• Suggested Shutter Speeds for various recording modes
• Tips for better looking Time-lapse clips
• Recording slow-motion
• Deleting clips on-the-fly
• Splitting clips
• Getting a perfect white balance
• Monitoring options for the EX1
• Managing storage space on the memory cards
• Importing clips into your computer
• Managing clips, making back-up copies, and archiving
• XDCAM Transfer overview settings
• Comparisons of various shooting modes
• Step-by-step instructions for import and archive