"Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7U" is the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of Sony's Z7 and S270 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 or S270. 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.

Watch a Trailer for "Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7U" - Promo Video

Topics include:

- 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:

1. Introduction
2. Overview of the Z7U
3. Navigating the Menus
4. Choosing a Video Format
5. Controlling Exposure
6. Focusing Techniques
7. Zoom
8. White Balance
9. Picture Profiles
10. Time-Code
11. Shot Transitions
12. Audio Recording
13. Assign Buttons
14. Digital Photos
15. Camera Profiles
16. Special Effects
17. Lens Options
18. Memory Recording Unit
19. Post-Production
20. Summary