"MASTERING THE SONY PMW-F3 CAMCORDER" |
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"Mastering the Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder” training DVD is the quickest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of this amazing Super-35 camcorder and it's state-of-the-art tapeless XDCAM EX workflow. This is not a superficial review of the camcorder nor a quick look at the various functions. It took two months and more than 450 man-hours to research, write, plan, shoot, and edit this 4-hour, 3-DVD workshop. This training video not only tells you "what" a feature does, it also tells you "why", "when", and "how" to use it. This is as close to a one-on-one training session as you can get without actually hiring Doug Jensen for personal instruction. How much is your time worth? For a small investment you get to tap into a wealth of knowledge that would normally take many days to acquire on your own . . . assuming that you ever discovered some of the tips and functions covered in this training DVD. "Mastering the Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder” includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, choosing a video format, clip naming, file management, clip importing, Picture Profiles, time-code, programming the assign buttons, customizing the viewfinder display, freeze-mix, white balance, multi-matrix, proper use of Zebras, jam-syncing, focus assist functions, shutter speed, gain, time-lapse, slow-motion, camera data files, lens options including Zeiss Compact Primes, Schneider Cine-Xenars, Sony PL lenses, Nikon SLR lenses, best practices for importing and archiving footage, and much more. Please note: This training DVD explains what the "RGB S-LOG" and "3D-Link" options are all about, but it does not go into detail on how to actually use these optional features. Purchasing these advanced upgrades from Sony will cost an F3 owner several thousand dollars each, plus they require the use of very expensive external devices -- therefore they go beyond the scope of this training DVD. This DVD is a completely independent production with no sponsorship, input, or approval from Sony. It delivers unbiased information and professional advice that can’t be found in the official PMW-F3's operation manual. This workshop is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their PMW-F3. The DVD provides real-world examples and suggested techniques that are simple to put into practice. All Vortex Media training DVDs are carefully researched, planned, and written to teach you what's important -- without getting bogged down in jargon or unnecessary technical details. This DVD will pay for itself many times over by saving you hours of time learning the PMW-F3 |
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
As a member of Sony's Independent Certified Experts (I.C.E.) team he has taught high-definition XDCAM classes for Sony at NAB, Japan, Hollywood, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. In the summer of 2007 Sony hired him to shoot demo footage with a pre-production EX1 camcorder, and to operate the camera during field tests conducted by Discovery Communications. In recent years he has directed, and co-produced several popular training DVDs and books including: "Vortex Media's PDW-700 & PDW-F800 Field Guide", "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1", "HandsOnHDV: A Complete Guide to the Z1U and FX1," "A Guide to Shooting with the Sony XDCAM HD F350/F330 Camcorders," and "How to Setup, Light, & Shoot Great Looking Interviews." Jensen owns several cameras, including a Sony PDW-F800, Sony PMW-EX1, Sony PMW-EX1R, Sony PMW-EX3, Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM HD, Sony HVR-Z7U, Sony HVR-Z1U HDV camcorder, and an Ikegami HL59 Betacam. His credits and clients include: NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, CNN, PBS, BBC, NHK, EBU, TNT, Discovery, ESPN, E!, A&E, HGTV, WGBH, Food Network, NASCAR Images, MLB Productions, Travel Channel, History Channel, Sundance Channel, and NBA Entertainment. |
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Doug Jensen is the owner of Vortex Media, a cameraman, producer, director, editor, consultant and trainer with over 30 years of video production and post-production experience. Jensen combines his extensive production experience with his teaching skills to bring a wide-ranging, real-world perspective to his independent DVD workshops and live seminars. Here's what people have said about Doug Jensen's other training DVDs from Vortex Media:
"Admitting to being something of a "beginner" , I must say I found this DVD to be very useful, as well as wonderfully produced and presented. I am currently shooting with an FX1 and two other HDV cameras. I had read everything I could get my hands on about the EX1, including all of the material on the Web put out by Sony as well as the gazillion posts and screen shots on various forums. So last week, I purchased the "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX-1". And it was the fulcrum for my decision to purchase the camera! I found that the production added some real meat to the bones of what I had so far discovered. In terms of the content presented, I was first struck by the similarities of operation between the EX1 and the FX1, as well as the total dissimilarities in some other features, functions and operation. In particular, seeing the "live" on-screen operation of some of the menus and the handling of the camera body were particularly enlightening to me - try to get that in that way from an instruction book! And I was really taken with the well organized, cohesive, informative presentation - it helped tie together for me both the positive attributes and shortcomings I had noted elsewhere. It was worth far more to me than every cent I paid for it." "Hi guys, I just finished watching "Mastering the Sony EX1" which I received in the mail a couple of days ago. Fantastic! I really, really liked, it's perhaps the best instructional video I have seen. Usually they are boring and uninspiring, but not this one. I am an inexperienced videographer and was worried this video would be too technical. But Douglas explains things simply, without wasting any time. Incredibly he manages to cover EVERYTHING. Every single point in the menu - but he is selective about what to put emphasis on. Congratulations, this is really a quality product." "I just finished watching your training video on the Sony PMW-EX1. Well worth the time and money! Your insight and instruction was effective and informative. Thank you. " "I watched this video over 2 nights before using my PMW-EX1 for the 1st time.then read most of the sony manual and returned to the Vortex DVD again.if you think the sony manual lacks certain details as to what each setting does, then the Vortex DVD is for you.it will tell you at what gain the EX1 is best. what shutter speed should be used at each frame rate and many other head scratchers.here is one sample after watching the vortex video." "Hi guys, I just finished watching "Mastering the Sony EX1" which I received in the mail a couple of days ago. Fantastic! I really, really liked, it's perhaps the best instructional video I have seen. Usually they are boring and uninspiring, but not this one. I am an inexperienced videographer and was worried this video would be too technical. But Douglas explains things simply, without wasting any time. Incredibly he manages to cover EVERYTHING. Every single point in the menu - but he is selective about what to put emphasis on. Congratulations, this is really a quality product." "I have just finished working through the two DVDs on the SONY PMW EX1. I cannot get over what a superb production it is. Not being one to use a manual unless everything has gone completely pear shaped, I found this easy route through the intricacies of this complicated camera and its workflow to be painless and informative. The best part of it all was that I could take it at my pace, I could stop it all while I tried it on my camera, I could get the presenter to repeat the material, all the while learning a whole range of new things about videography which I knew existed but didn't dare try because the steps seemed too daunting. I suspect I shall produce better videos now and not just because the camera is better than the PD170 and the DSR250 I have always used. The best part of the whole thing was the presentation of the methods of transfer from the SxS card into my 17" MacBookPro - just like Doug on the screen. Tomorrow morning not just a new chapter in my life will begin, but a whole new book. WOW! Thank you for a superbly engineered presentation which is worth every cent of its price. You guys on Rhode Island are great!" "Just got my copy of "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1" and it's worth every penny" "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. As an amateur videographer with a V1-U I purchased this video because of my interest in the new EX-1. I found it to be a very straight forward, logically organized and professionally produced introduction/guide to the EX-1. It concentrates on practical usage of the camera and all it's features from acquisition to computer editing. I was particularly struck by the comparisons to digital SLR photography as it relates to a file-based format. After viewing it I realized that the EX-1 is within my sphere of abilities and plan to purchase one this year. Kudos to Mr. Doug Jensen, the instructor, and his staff for their excellence. If I can master 1/10 of his knowledge I'll be a better videographer. Thank you sir." "I received "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1" today and have been through the first DVD and it is excellent. I highly recommend it to EX1 owners."
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"I cannot say enough about this wonderful DVD set. Spend 3 hours with these, and you'll be an informed expert on the Sony EX3. Tells you all the stuff you want, and need to know about the camera, from a very unbiased professional shooter. Great tips, and watch the paint menus portion, for a great place to start with Pic Profiles. Those alone, are worth the price of this set!"
"I found this video guide to be a great jump-start for the PMW-EX3. Doug Jensen does a very nice job at succinctly explaining all of the functions of the EX3 - which is not insignificant. I have to say that this DVD guide saved me many hours of playing & experimenting. That's not to say I won't be spending loads of time playing and experimenting but it will be will additional knowledge. Great job, Doug!" "Even if you are the type to pour over the manual, this is an essential tool for any EX3 owner. It covers much more detail than the manual in a easy to follow video tutorial. I learned many features and operational aspects that just were not covered clearly in the manual. Doug Jensen does an excellent job exploring the full potential of this incredible camera step by step. I keep this DVD with me on shoots for reference, it's that useful. (I don't take the manual, if that tells you anything) Well worth the investment, it will save you lots of time. Spend your time shooting, not flipping back and forth in a confusing manual." "This DVD must be in your toolkit, just like a tripod, if you are serious about shooting professional video. Although it still is a standard definition NTSC DVD and I am in PAL land, the quality of the picture looked awesome on my new 40” Bravia TV from Sony. The DVD structure is very simple and straight to the point, which makes it very easy to navigate. From the first chapter you feel right at home. The presentation is very well done. When someone is watching the DVD with the camera by her or his side, she or he gets enough time to make the settings that are explained. You are getting lots of tips that will help you master your camera even better after watching this DVD. Throughout the whole DVD-set I never got the impression it was sponsored by Sony. This DVD is completely independent. For me personally, on a scale 10 it deserves a 10! I recommended it to everyone who already owns, or is going to buy a Sony PMW-EX1 camcorder. After watching this DVD, everyone with a little bit of talent can pick up an PMW-EX1 and start shooting gorgeous HD footage without even touching the manual supplied by Sony. Never expected less, because all the DVD’s and products I own from Vortex Media are great and well calculated products." "Like others, I bought my Vortex EX3 DVD a few weeks before my EX3 arrived and yes, it's more expensive than my "Star Wars Holiday Special" bootleg DVD (the worst production *ever*) but it's all about value. The cost of Doug's DVDs are noise when compared with the time I have saved not re-inventing wheels, not beating my head against various walls, and most dangerous of all, not developing incorrect superstitions on how things work. Going from 0 to 60 for $125 in training on a $10,000 camera. Bargain of the century. Thanks to Doug and the crew at Vortex, I was comfortable enough with the EX3 and its workflow that I was shooting almost immediately and used it on its first real gig within a couple of weeks. Time is money and so is knowledge." "Doug Jensen did a presentation with Rule Broadcast on the EX-1, and his presentation helped to convince me to buy the EX. 100 bucks or so of solid training is invaluable and for those of us buying the camera it's really pennies." "Another vote saying it's worth the money. I watched this before I got my camera and I've been watching it, with judicious use of the Pause button, again now that my EX1 is delivered. If Sony had sense they'd have commissioned this for the camera launch and placed it in every box even if it meant a slight mark-up in price." "I ordered my copy because it is not - Can I Learn This Myself - but rather will the DVDs help me learn it faster. As for the price, I compared that to hiring a trainer or trying to get into a class and it proves to be cost effective." "I just finished watching your training video on the Sony PMW-EX1. Well worth the time and money! Your insight and instruction was effective and informative. Thank you. " "We own two PWM-EX1 camcorders and keep them at different locations. After watching only 4 chapters of this program, I decided to order a second copy. No owner of the PMW-EX1 should be without this program. The learning curve on this camera is steep enough that when we got ours last month, I briefly thought about making our own video to quickly bring our freelance cameramen up to speed. Then I found this program and ordered it. I couldn't have come close. Doug's instruction is well thought-out and presented in an orderly manner. He also gives an honest evaluation of the camera’s features and how to take advantage of them as he goes. His explanation of the post production workflow is easy to follow and understand. If you are new to the tapeless production process, this is a good place to begin. In my opinion, if you buy a PMW-EX1 without ordering this program, you are making a mistake." "I love this product, it teaches you all of the little ins and outs of the camera in a fast and efficient way saving you tons of time and headache. It also shows quite a bit that you may have not known about what the camera can do."
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