DVD Workshop

Topics include

Clip naming methods that will avoid disaster in post

Tips for setting exposure accurately

Suggested focusing techniques

Recommended settings for the Assignable Buttons

Suggestions for time-code settings

Warnings about some features and settings to avoid

B&W vs. Color viewfinder

Suggested Shutter Speeds for various recording modes

Setting up a Time-lapse

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 and suggested preference settings

Chapter List

Introduction to the EX1

Overview of the Features and Controls

Navigating the Menus

• Choosing a Video Format

Bit rates, Interlaced vs. Progressive, 720 vs. 1080

• Controlling Exposure

Iris, Gain, Shutter, ND, Zebra, Histogram

• Focusing Techniques

Manual focus, Auto-focus, Peaking, Expanded Focus

• Audio Recording

Internal and External sources, Menu settings

Time-Code

• Shot-Transition Buttons

Step-by-step instructions

• Assignable Buttons

Overview of all choices and specific suggestions

• Special Effects

Time-lapse, Slow-motion, Stop-motion animation, Slow-shutter

• White Balancing

Programming A & B memories, changing the Preset value

• Picture Profiles

Paint menu suggestions for better video, saving/recalling Profiles

• Playback and Clip Operations

Media mode, working with clips

• Clip Browser Software

Getting your footage off the card and into the computer

• Backups and Archiving

Clip management and affordable archiving suggestions

Subclips & Editing

Tips for Sony Vegas

Tips for Final Cut Pro/XDCAM Transfer

Summary