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"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."
Ivan Snoeckx,
Belgium
DV
Info Net
"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."
Benjamin Eckstein,
USA
DV
Info Net
"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."
Ian Smith, London
DV
Info Net
"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."
David Schmerin
GotFootageHD.com
"Just got
my copy of "Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1" and it's worth
every penny"
Brian Rigler,
UK
DVi
"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 acquistion to computer editing. I
was particurlay 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."
Timber, Florida
Reviews
"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."
Paul Cronin,
Rhode Island
WhiteCap
Video
"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. "
Peter Fuhrman
http://www.peterfuhrman.com/
(from customer email)
Excellent Operator
Guide
By Timber Verified Reviewer from Florida on 1/19/2008
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 acquistion to computer editing. I
was particurlay 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.
Excellent to get you out shooting fast!
By Nato Verified Purchaser from Sacramento, CA on 9/9/2008
Easy To Follow, Informative
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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.
Accessible, Succinct and Very Useful
By Max the Shooter Verified Purchaser from Oslo, Norway on 8/14/2008
Pros: Informative, Easy To Follow
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a great
introduction to the PMW-EX1. Anyone who is planning to buy the
camera or already has it would benefit tremendously.
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A must for any PMW-EX1 user.
By paul Verified Purchaser from new york city on 7/2/2008
Pros: Informative, Easy To Follow, Great Ideas
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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.
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"This
Should Come With Every PMW-EX1. 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 postproduction 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."
Bob, New Jersey
Reviews
"My copy
(shipped by Vortex to the UK) arrived yesterday. As someone still
waiting delivery of his PMW-EX1 and somewhat bored with reading
and re-reading the manual (which has too many gaps or missing
explanations for a novice like me) I was really impressed with
this DVD set. Good stuff!"
Ian Smith, London
DVi
"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 screenshots 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."
SonyUser, Texas
DV
Forums
"Just got
my copy delivered today. Excellent production, very pleased.
(Now if only the kids would go to bed I could get control of
my TV and watch it again!)."
Vaughan Wood,
Australia
DVi
"I've bought
and watched the DVDs and found it quite informative and useful.
With all my years of experience I probably could have learned
everything I saw on the DVD . . . BUT TIME IS MONEY.I learned
in 3 hours what might have taken me a day or two or three. Given
my hourly rate, I've saved hours of experimentation and discovery
which means more time I can spend earning income.
It's not whether
you can learn it all yourself, it's if you're a working professional
can you learn it as fast otherwise. I'll earn several times the
cost of the DVD on the first half day shoot. I'd rather do that
than tie myself up experimenting for a day without income."
Craig Seeman,
New York
DV
Info Net
"This week
I finally splurged and ordered a copy of Vortex Media's "Mastering
the Sony PMW-EX1". GREAT INVESTMENT!!! In 3 hours last night
watching it I learned more about the EX1 than I found out in
three weeks of owning the camera. I feel like I just had a one-on-one
training session with somebody who really knows the camera inside
and out. The last few chapters on post and archiving with FCP
were icing on the cake. If you've got an EX1 -- get his DVD today!!"
Jack Ottenberg,
USA
CreativeCow
"I have
just finished working through the two DVDs on the above camera.
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 in Rhode Island are great!"
Justin C Waldman
JUSTIN JAMES
ADVERTISING (from customer email)
Should be mandatory to purchase with EX1
By Videodoc Verified Reviewer from Tampa, FL on 6/17/2008
Pros: Well Written, Deserves Multiple Readings
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is extremely
useful from the very basics to advanced use. It is worth every
penny of the price.
Excellent EX1 DVD
By Danny Verified Purchaser from Lockport, IL on 6/2/2008
Pros: Informative, Deserves Multiple Readings
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I referenced
the DVD almost as often as my manual for the camera. It is necessary
for those new to professional cameras, and seasoned professionals
may find it as a nice addition to aid in learning the important
components of tapeless workflow with SxS cards.
The Real Deal
By fraser howard Verified Reviewer from Toronto on 4/15/2008
Pros: Concise, Knowledgeable
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Thorough, clearly
presented, useful examples. Covers all the fundamentals. The
depth and complexity of the menus on the EX1 as well as some
quirky functions make this an invaluable reference. Absolutely
worth the money in time saved and knowledge gained!
This Should Come With Every PMW-EX1
By Bob Verified Reviewer from New Jersey on 1/28/2008
Pros: High Quality
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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 postproduction 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. |
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