No matter which one of the XDCAM HD F300 series camcorders you own, this DVD workshop is the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of your new camera and its state-of-the-art tapeless workflow.

This 2-hour workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, clip naming, time-lapse, slow-motion, scene files, and more. This DVD will pay for itself many times over by saving you hours of time figuring out things on your own.

This is a completely independent production with no participation, sponsorship, input, or approval from Sony -- so it delivers unbiased information and professional advice that can't be found in the owner's manual.

Like all Vortex Media training DVDs, this workshop has been carefully researched, planned and scripted (not presented as"live" or ad lib). This DVD was produced by professionals with years of broadcast-level experience who have the knowledge to recognize what's important about the F355, F335, F350, and F330 camcorders and how to teach it without getting bogged down in jargon.

This video is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their EX3 by providing real-world examples and techniques that are easy to put into practice.

HandsOnHD videos are written and produced by a team of three professional shooters with a combined 67 years of broadcast production experience.

Utilizing an optical disc to record, Sony XDCAM HD camcorders offer a new realm of versatility for camera operators to manage and organize their video within the camera, in the field.

This DVD will show you step-by-step how to navigate, trim, and delete clips as well as how to organize clips into a clip list for package playback. We even take you one step further and show you how to go from a live shot, to a clip list playback, and then back to the live shot seamlessly.

Menu Navigation
Driving the power and versatility of these cameras are the layers and layers of Menus where hundreds of settings can be changed and customized to meet your individual shooting needs. Learning to understand and navigate these menus is essential to mastering these cameras. We will show you how to take advantage of the User Menu to create your own short cuts to often used settings.

Scene Files
Powerful scene files allow you to store menu settings you have made to create specific looks for your shooting style. Learn to create, save, copy, manage and share your scene files to create unique and duplicatable effects. We have even included 5 settings to get you started click here

Assign Buttons
Take control of your camera by setting the Assign buttons with frequently used functions. By customizing your Assign buttons you can save a lot of time by accessing regularly used functions.

Chapters Include:

- Introduction
- Camera Overview
- Basic Menu Operation
- User Menu
- Scene Files
- Assign Buttons
- Format Selection
- Time-code
- White Balance
- Audio
- Time-lapse & Slow Shutter
- Slow & Quick Motion
- Thumbnails & Playback
- Clip List
- Camera Setup & Tips
- Summary

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