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Are you ready for HDV? Just bought a HDV camcorder and don't know how to maximise it's potential? Start by watching either of these training DVDs!

Hands on HDV:
A Complete Guide to the Sony HVR-Z1U and Sony HDR- FX1

"A Complete Guide to the Z1U & FX1 Camcorders" was shot entirely in HDV with Z1 and FX1 camcorders, edited with FCP, and output in 16x9 SD for the DVD. Throughout the video, a variety of video shooting modes are demonstrated and explained, including Cineframe 24, CinemaTone, and customized Picture Profiles.

This is not a bench-top demonstration or in-studio camera review. It is an in-depth training video with shooting done by professionals with years of ENG/EFP broadcast shooting experience. Shooting took place over a four week period in many locations of the country, under different conditions, indoors, outdoors, lit, natural light, sports, b-roll, interview setups, and in-studio, to give as much variety as possible to the demonstrations and examples.

An EXTRAS folder is included on the DVD with several exclusive documents, including: A detailed reference chart that outlines every customizable setting of all six of the default Picture Profiles so you can compare them and see the differences. Also included is a comparison chart of the major differences between the Z1 and the FX1. Some features discussed in the video only apply to the Z1 and this chart helps identify those differences.

This 100 minute DVD will tell you everything you'll need to know to get up and running quickly with either of the Sony HDV pro camcorders. All of the essential features and functions are covered in detail.

"A Complete Guide to the Z1U & FX1 Camcorders"

Series: "HandsOnHDV" Volume 1
Length: 100 minutes
Chapters: 22

Hands on HDV:
"How to shoot like a Pro with the Sony HDR-HC1 Camcorder"

"How to shoot like a Pro with the Sony HDR-HC1 Camcorder" was created for anyone who isn't satisfied with just picking up an HC1 and shooting in fully-automatic mode. It is a complete camcorder instructional video and an in-depth guide to advanced shooting techniques all in one package.

This video goes well beyond the owner's manual in every way - plus it's much easier to understand -- two very important things to consider when tackling a production tool as complex as the HDR-HC1.

If you want to learn how to get professional results with the Sony HDR-HC1 high definition camcorder - you need this DVD. It's packed with two hours of tutorials, examples, and detailed instructions to help beginners and advanced videographers of all skill levels quickly master this amazing little camcorder.

Shot entirely with Sony HDV cameras, this DVD teaches important aspects of HC1 setup and advanced techniques in clear-cut, step-by-step instructions. It takes you deep inside the HC1 with advice and information that will save you hours of time figuring out this camera for yourself. You'll learn to easily navigate your way through (and understand) the 80 menus and dozens of versatile and inter-related customizable settings.

Organized into 12 chapters for easy reference, this DVD covers virtually everything there is to know about the Sony HDR-HC1 camcorder, with a full description of all the camera's features, buttons, controls, menus, and plenty of useful tips and real-world examples.

Whether you're an experienced videographer or just someone who wants to make better home videos, this DVD will have you shooting like a pro with the HC1 in no time at all.

"How to shoot like a Pro with the HC1 Camcorder"

Series: "HandsOnHDV" Volume 2
Length: 120 minutes
Chapters: 12