HandsOn HDV from Class On Demand is the essential DVD training video to help you master the fundamentals and advanced features of the Sony Z1 and FX1 camcorders. It's a "must-see" for any HDV user, with over 90 minutes of detailed explanations, examples, tutorials, tips, and features that are explained in plain English!
HandsOn HDV takes anyone, from the novice to the experienced ENG/EFP shooter, through step-by-step, easy to understand instructions, examples, and tricks that are simple to put into practice -- including detailed explanations of all the menus, every switch and button, what they do, and when to use them.
Techniques are explained in easy-to-understand terms and are organized in over 20 chapters on the DVD for easy reference.These step-by-step examples and tutorials can't be found in the manual!
Shot entirely with Z1 and FX1 Cameras by experienced broadcast ENG/EFP shooters. An EXTRAS folder is included on the DVD with several exclusive documents, including: A detailed reference chart that outlines every customizable setting of all six of the default Picture Profiles so you can compare them and see the differences. Also included is a comparison chart of the major differences between the Z1 and the FX1. Some features discussed in the video only apply to the Z1 and this chart helps identify those differences.
Wonder how the new Cineframe and Cinematone functions work? Can't figure out the new Color Correction feature? HandsOn HDV explains these, and dozens of other important functions and suggested techniques in simple, no-nonsense language that makes mastering these cameras a breeze.
DVD CHAPTERS:
Introduction
HDV Overview
Camcorder Overview
The Main Menu
Recording and Output Formats
CineFrame and CinemaTone
Playback & VCR Functions
Color Correction
Zoom
Focus
Time-Code
Monitor & ViewFinder Displays
Exposure
White Balance
Shutter
Zebra & Peaking
Assign Buttons
Personal Menu
Picture Profiles
Audio
Shot Transition
SteadyShot
Get FAST ANSWERS to Common Questions Such As. . .
How can I integrate HDV footage into my existing SD work flow?
What are Cineframe and CinemaTone? Should I use them?
How can I display time-code on a field monitor or make VHS window -dubs?
Why shouldn't I switch the viewfinder to black and white?
Why does my iris change when I zoom even when I'm shooting on manual exposure?
Is this a good camera for shooting in low light?
How do I control audio manually, and where should my levels be set?
What are zebra and peaking, and what settings should I use?
How can I create my own customized menus?
What are the differences between the 6 default Picture Profiles?
Why shouldn't I use the shutter to control exposure?
Is Expanded Focus any good, and how can I use it?
What is Phantom Power, and do I need it?
When should I use the built-in microphone?
How can I turn on the viewfinder and monitor simultaneously?
Should I shoot on HDV if I only need SD now?
What is AllScan for?
How and when should I White Balance?
I've put my iris on manual, so why can't I control the exposure?
What are the differences between the six ways of zooming?
How come I can't do "snap zooms"?
How can I focus manually and get it right?
Can I use the XLR input on one channel and the built-in mic on the other?
