Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1 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. Vortex Media is a pioneer in innovative video-based training for video professionals. Among its assets, Vortex Media enjoys a strategic partnership with Sony.

Doug Jensen, the owner of Vortex Media and the presenter in the DVD training program “Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1”, is an experienced cameraman, producer, director and editor. Over the last 25 years, he also worked as a consultant and trainer. He is a member of Sony’s Independent Certified Experts (I.C.E.) team. Doug taught high definition XDCAM classes for Sony at NAB as well as workshops and seminars in Hollywood, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Japan. In 2007, Sony hired him to shoot demo footage with a preproduction EX1 camcorder and to operate the camera during field tests, conducted by Discovery Communications.

It’s easy to see why Doug Jensen is the most qualified person to produce a complete DVD guide and training program for mastering the Sony PMW-EX1 camcorder and the XDCAM EX workflow. This three-hour, two-disc video-based workshop includes 19 well-structured tutorials with step-by-step examples. Doug presents the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, clip naming, file management, clip importing, picture profile settings, basic editing and even archiving. During the three hours of presentations, you will learn all the necessary techniques through real-world scenarios that will save you long hours of experimenting and frustrations from mediocre results. The DVD set is not only for relatively inexperienced videographers, but also for experienced professionals who want to jump into high definition production and the tapeless workflow.

Topics include:

• 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
  
  

During each chapter of the program, you will gain more confidence in handling a complex camcorder with outstanding features. After finishing this video workshop, you will be able to shoot footage, even for demanding projects, with excellent results.

DISC 1 Chapters		DISC 2 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		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
3 hours / 2 DVDs in NTSC / English		Price: $125

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