HANDS ON HDV – A complete guide to Sony’s Z1 and FX1 cameras on DVD
HandsOnHDV: "A Complete Guide to the Z1U & FX1 Camcorders" was shot entirely in HDV with Z1 and FX1 camcorders, edited with FCP, and output in 16x9 SD for the DVD. Throughout the video, a variety of video shooting modes are demonstrated and explained, including Cineframe 24, CinemaTone, and customized Picture Profiles.
This is not a bench-top demonstration or in-studio camera review. It is an in-depth training video with shooting done by professionals with years of ENG/EFP broadcast shooting experience. Shooting took place over a four week period in many locations of the country, under different conditions, indoors, outdoors, lit, natural light, sports, b-roll, interview setups, and in-studio, to give as much variety as possible to the demonstrations and examples.
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.
This 100 minute DVD will tell you everything you'll need to know to get up and running quickly with either of the Sony HDV pro camcorders. All of the essential features and functions are covered in detail.
Publisher: A JTV & Vortex Media production
Published date: 1st May 2005
Country of origin: USA - Region 0
Subject area: Operator's Manual for Sony Z1 and FX1 HDV cameras
price: £49.00 (£57.58 inc VAT)
100 mnutes of instruction in 22 chapters, all shot using Sony HDV cameras. Here are some of the queries to which the manula gives definitve answersstions the manual answers, taking new users through each step of the manual and touch screen controls and showing - on screen - the effect changing each control has on the image being recorded, all in superb quality.
What are Cineframe and CinemaTone? When 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 & white?
Why does the Iris change when I zoom even when I'm shooting on Manual Exposure?
How do I control Audio manually for best results?
What are Zebra and Peaking?
How can I create my own Customized Menus?
What's the difference between the 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 use the Viewfinder & Monitor simultaneously?
Should I shoot on HDV if I only need SD now?
What is AllScan for?
How and when should I White Balance?
What's the differences between the 6 ways of Zooming?
Why can't I do "snap zooms" with this camera?
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?
How can I match Time-Code on a multi-camera shoot?
Should I shoot in Drop-frame or Non-drop?
What are the Assign Buttons and how do I use them?
What settings can I control with the Picture Profiles?
How can I create my own custom Picture Profiles?
Can I reset a Profile back to the default settings?
What is Color Correction and how is it done?
. . . and much more.
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