Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM

A Complete Guide to the Camcorder and the XDCAM EX Workflow

3-hour, 2-disc DVD video Mastering The Sony EX1 -- Our Price $99.95 Item # DVD700 Quantity Also in the Demo is the VSB-1 Shoulder Brace From Studio 1 Productions.

This is a 6 Meg QuickTime Video File Please Allow Time for the Video to Download and Start Playing "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX" is the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of the new Sony EX1 camcorder and its state-of-the-art tapeless workflow. This 3-hour, 2-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 XDCAM EX" 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. Sony EX1 and EX1R Zoom Controllers available.  Click Here.

Topics Covered: Clip naming suggestions that will avoid disaster in post How to archive 2 copies of all 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 DISC 1 Chapters 1. Introduction 2. Overview of the EX1 3. Navigating the Menus 4. Choosing a Video Format 5. Controlling Exposure 6. Focusing Techniques 7. Audio Recording 8. Time-Code DISC 2 Chapters 9. Shot-Transitions 10. Assign Buttons 11. Slow Motion & Special FX 12. White Balance 13. Picture Profiles 14. Playback & Clip Operations 15. Clip Browser 16. Backups & Archiving 17. Clip Importing 18. Sony Vegas 19. FCP & XDCAM Transfer 20. Editing HD vs. SD

About the Instructor:
Doug Jensen is a member of Sony's Independent Certified Experts (I.C.E.) team and he has taught high-definition classes at NAB for Sony. In September 2007 Sony hired him to shoot sample footage with a pre-production EX1 camcorder and to demonstrate the camera at special events. In November 2007 Sony hired Doug to operate the camera during field tests conducted by Discovery Communications.

Doug Jensen has over 25 years of video production and post-production experience. In recent years he has directed, and co-produced "HandsOnHDV: A Complete Guide to the Z1U and FX1," "A Guide to Shooting with the Sony XDCAM HD F350/F330 Camcorders," and "How to Setup, Light, & Shoot Great Looking Interviews." Jensen owns several cameras, including a Sony PMW-EX1, Sony F350 XDCAM HD, Sony Z1U HDV camcorder, and an Ikegami HL59 Betacam. His credits and clients include: NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, CNN, PBS, BBC, NHK, EBU, TNT, Discovery, ESPN, E!, A&E, HGTV, WGBH, Food Network, NASCAR Images, MLB Productions, Travel Channel, History Channel, Sundance Channel, and NBA Entertainment

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