DVD - Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7 - 175 min. Start Price USD 79.99 Current Price USD 79.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Monday, August 25, 2008 Location Los Angeles, CA See more about 'DVD - Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7 - 175 min.' Description Brand-new Vortex Media DVD Workshop. In stock and shipping All DVDs sold by us are brand new and in their original packaging. We are an authorized Vortex Media dealer. We ship fast, very fast, usually the same day. Check out what people are saying about us in our eBay feedback history. NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: If you need this DVD urgently (within 2-3 days) we can ship FedEx Priority. Rates vary from $25-$42 depending on the destination. FedEx is the only way to get this DVD on time. Express Mail is not guaranteed to most destinations outside of the USA. 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Unfortunately, eBay does not give FedEx shipping options to buyers.MASTERING THE SONY HVR-Z7 Title: "Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7"Publisher: Vortex MediaRunning time: approx. 3 hours on 2 DVDsChapters: 20Format: NTSC DVD - region freeRelease Date: Aug. 5, 2008 ABOUT THE TRAINING DVD "Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7U" is the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of the new Sony Z7U camcorders.This 3-hour, 2-DVD workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, exposure, the Memory Recording Unit, picture profiles, time-code, assign buttons, shutter speed, special effects, color correction, camera profiles, digital photos, audio, lens options, focus marking, shot transitions, clip importing, white balance, and even how to choose a recording format.This DVD will pay for itself many times over by saving you hours of time figuring out things on your own."Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7U" 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 video workshop is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their Z7U. The DVD provides real-world examples and suggested techniques that are simple 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 Z7U and how to teach it without getting bogged down in jargon or unnecessary technical details. TOPICS COVERED Tips for setting exposure accurately Opertaing the Memory Recording Unit 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 Suggested Shutter Speeds for various recording modes Taking Digital Photos Focus Marking Examples and demonstrations of different lens options Recording slow-motion Getting a perfect white balance Comparisons of various shooting modes Managing Camera Profiles Post-Production Overview Understanding the Menus Audio settings Cache Recording Loop Recording CHAPTERS Introduction Overview of the Z7U Navigating the Menus Choosing a Video Format Controlling Exposure Focusing Techniques Zoom White Balance Picture Profiles Time-Code Shot Transitions Audio Recording Assign Buttons Digital Photos Camera Profiles Special Effects Lens Options Memory Recording Unit Post-Production Summary ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORDoug Jensen is the owner of Vortex Media, a cameraman, producer, director, editor, consultant and trainer with over 25 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.As a member of Sony's Independent Certified Experts (I.C.E.) team he has taught high-definition XDCAM & HDV classes for Sony at NAB, Japan, Hollywood, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.In recent years he has directed, and co-produced several popular training DVDs including: "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 PMW-EX1, Sony 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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