"Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1/EX1R" is the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of the new Sony EX1 & EX1R camcorders and their state-of-the-art tapeless workflow.

This 3.5-hour, 3-disc (DVD video) workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, clip naming, file management, clip importing, picture profile settings, basic editing, and even archiving.

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.

This DVD workshop is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their EX1 or EX1R by providing real-world examples and techniques that are easy to put into practice.

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 EX1/EX1R and how to teach it without getting bogged down in jargon.

Please read the testimonials down below to see what other customers are saying about this valuable resource.

NEW:

Although the PMW-EX1R offers many welcome improvements over the original EX1, there are not enough changes to warrant creating a totally new 3-hour training video or a new Field Guide book. Operationally, the EX1 and EX1R are basically the same camera. Therefore, Vortex Media has simply added a 3rd DVD (40 minutes long) that addresses the operational differences between the EX1 and EX1R.

Topics Include

- Clip naming suggestions that will avoid disaster in post
- How to archive 2 copies of 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

Testimonials

The Vortex Media EX1 training DVD is an essential purchase. Even for someone like me who uses the camera most days and knows most of what it can do. I learnt quite a few little things from it and for the the beginner this is the best learning tool out there.It last 3 hours and covers the camera fully. From operation to ingest. You learn more here that any manual and is great for quick reference. I have one for XDCAM HD F350 and it was so useful. I have also seen the ENG lighting DVD, I watched it and thought, god I wish many cameramen I have worked with or know had this DVD! Phil Bloom

With three hours of content, this two disc set will provide you with more than enough information and guidance to get the most out of your PMW-EX1. Back in the bad old days, we had to buy the camera, and spend days if not weeks tweaking our settings to get the look that we wanted. Months after buying a camera we would "stumble" on a feature than wasn't documented and we'd feel oh so smart. Workshop courses like those in the VORTEX MEDIA series takes some of the "treasure hunt" out of owning a new camera but get us up and running much faster and far smarter. Finally, if you are planning on purchasing a SONY PVM-EX1, or want to learn more about tapeless workflow and acquisition, this Workshop course will be an invaluable addition to your knowledge base. The production values are top notch as always and the information is presented in a logical and interesting manner that won't have you fast forwarding. I predict some serious rewinding though, especially if you have the camera in hand. Jim Harvey, Creative Cow

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Field guide on the PMW-EX1

Field guide on the PMW-EX3

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