Mastering the Sony PMW-EX3
A Complete Guide to the Camcorder and the XDCAM EX Workflow

These DVDs are the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of the Sony EX3 camcorder and its tapeless workflow.

This 3-hour workshop on two DVDs 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 set will pay for itself many times, So much was left out of the written manual that you’d have to spend a lot of time doing trial and error to figure out how to get the most out of this great camera. This DVD set delivers unbiased information and professional advice that can’t be found in the owner’s manual. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks that otherwise can take years to
learn.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, you’ll discover how to the best results from their EX1 by viewing real-world examples and techniques that are easy to put into practice.

This has been carefully researched, planned and scripted (not presented “live” or ad libbed). This DVD was produced by professionals with years of broadcast-level experience who have the knowledge to recognize what’s important about the EX3 and how to teach it without getting bogged down in jargon.

Topics include:

* Lens options
* 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