"Mastering Sony's PMW-200, 160, 150, 100 XDCAM Cameras"

CHAPTERS:

1. INTRODUCTION
2. DIFFERENCES & SIMILARITIES
3. CAMCORDER OVERVIEW
4. THE MENU SYSTEM
5. DISPLAYS & MARKERS
6. VIDEO FORMATS
7. MEMORY CARDS
8. CLIP NAMING
9. ASSIGN BUTTON
10. PICTURE PROFILES
11. EXPOSURE
12. FOCUS
13. AUDIO RECORDING
14. TIMECODE
15. WHITE BALANCE
16. SPECIAL RECORDING MODES
    (time-lapse, slow-motion, etc.)
17. PLAYBACK
18. XDCAM BROWSER
19. SUMMARY

Instructor:

Doug Jensen

Length:

3 hours / 2 discs / 19 chapters

Recommended for:

Owners and operators of Sony's PMW-200, PMW-160, PMW-150, PMW-100 camcorders

Format / Language:

NTSC / English (Note: NTSC DVDs also work with PAL players)

This 3-hour training video is the quickest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of the new HD422 camcorders and their state-of-the-art tapeless XDCAM workflow. This is not a superficial review of the four HD422 camcorders nor a quick look at their various functions. This training video not only tells you "what" a feature does, it also tells you "why", "when", and "how" to use it.

In fact, this is as close to a one-on-one training session with Doug Jensen as you can get without actually hiring him yourself for personal instruction. How much is your time worth? For a small investment, you can get up to speed on all of the camera’s features and functions -- plus Doug shares his favorite tips and tricks for getting great shooting results.

"Mastering Sony's PMW-200, 160, 150, 100 XDCAM Cameras” includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, choosing a video format, clip naming, file management, clip importing, Picture Profiles, time-code, programming the assign buttons, customizing the viewfinder display, freeze-mix, white balance, multi-matrix, proper use of Zebras, jam-syncing, focus assist functions, shutter speed, gain, time-lapse, slow-motion, camera data files, best practices for importing and archiving footage, and much more.

This training videos is a completely independent production with no sponsorship, input, or approval from Sony. It delivers unbiased information and professional advice that can’t be found in the official PMW-F3's operation manual. This workshop is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their HD422 camcorder. The video provides real-world examples and suggested techniques that are simple to put into practice.

All Vortex Media training videos are carefully researched, planned, and written to teach you what's important -- without getting bogged down in jargon or unnecessary technical details.