Digital Video Consulting

focused on HD

 

 

 

The 225-page Handbook covers shooting with the Sony SR11, Sony SR12, and Sony CX12 AVCHD camcorders.

The Handbook provides detailed information on how to shoot to obtain maximum quality. This information overcomes the seeming lack of manual controls on these camcorders. Both novice and pro will find this information of value.

Many are new to editing AVCHD. The Handbook guides you through editing using iMovie 06, iMovie 08, FCE, FCP 5.1.4, Final Cut Pro 6.0.3, Premiere CS3, Media Composer 2.8, EDIUS 4.61, PowerDirector 7 Ultra, Pinnacle Studio 11 and 12, and Vegas 8.0b.

The Sony SR/CX camcorder’s use a 1/3-inch EXMOR CMOS chip that provides an excellent match to Sony’s EX1, EX3, Z7, and S270. The Handbook provide a well illustrated chapter on color balance and color correcting when shooting with the SR/CX camcorders.

The Handbook also provides detailed information on converting 1080i50/i60 to 1080p25/p30 – including 1080i60 to true 1080p24 – as well as converting 1080i50/i60 to 720p24, 720p25, 720p30, 720p50, and 720p60. Coverage of 720p is of special value to those who use 720p when shooting with the EX1 and EX3.

 

The cost of the book is only $34.95.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Home Menu

Chapter 2: Introduction to the Option Menu

Chapter 3: Setting White Balance

Chapter 4: High-contrast Shooting

Chapter 5: Low-contrast Shooting

Chapter 6: Special Situations

Chapter 7: Editing AVCHD

Chapter 8: 1080i to 24p, 25p, and 30p

APPENDIX A: Sony ClearVid EXMOR CMOS

Appendix B: Analog Audio Connections

APPENDIX C: A Bit about AVCHD

APPENDIX D: Choosing a Flat-panel Display

To see in more detail what the Sony SR12 and CX12 Handbook offers you, scan the Table of Contents at the knowledge-download.com site where the eBook is available for download:

http://www.knowledge-download.com/Sony-SRCX/

 

JVC GZ-HD7 Production and Post-production Handbook

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Join Apple's iMovie 08 Video Editing Revolution

 

The 136-page Guide covers editing DV, HDV, and AVCHD with iMovie 08. The cost of the book is only $29.95.

Editing DV and HDV with iMovie 08

Appendix A: Editing GZ-HD7 TOD Files

Appendix B: A Bit About MPEG-2

Appendix C: A Bit About HDV

Appendix D: A Bit About H.264

Appendix E: Choosing a Flat-panel Display

To see in more detail what the DVC Guide to iMovie 08 Editing offers you, scan the Table of Contents at the knowledge-download.com site where the eBook is available for download:

http://www.knowledge-download.com/iMovie_08_Guide/

 

 

The Handbook is designed to meet the needs of prosumers and professionals who are currently shooting with one of the DV formats. It is not an “HDV for Dummies” book that simply expands upon the often poorly written camcorder manuals. It is a comprehensive introduction to HDV technology, HDV shooting, HDV post-production, and distribution.

The first four chapters introduce the technology you will be using when you shoot and edit 1080i HDV.

Chapter 1:    Introduction to Digital Video and Audio

Chapter 2:    All About MPEG-2

Chapter 3:    All About HDV

Chapter 4:    Image Capture Technology

With an understanding of MPEG-2 and HD technology, Chapters 5, 6, and 7 introduce the skills necessary for working with the V1 and FX7 camcorders.

Chapter 5:    Introduction to the HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7

Chapter 6:    HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Setup

Chapter 7:    HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Shooting Guide

Chapter 8 covers HDV editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 8:    Native HDV Editing Workflows

Chapter 9 covers HDV editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 9:    Intermediate Codec Editing

The V1’s ability to shoot both interlace and progressive video provides a wide selection of production possibilities. Chapter 10 covers this topic.

Chapter 10:   1080 HDV to HD Movie Files, High-definition DVDs, and Film

Appendix A:  Compute Power for Editing HDV

Appendix B:  Analog Audio Connections

Appendix C:  Incorporate Legacy Video

Appendix D:  Choosing a Flat-panel Display

Appendix E:  Sony HD Formats

The cost of the book is only $39.95. The eBook is available for download from knowledge-download.com:

www.knowledge-download.com/V1-FX7

The 296-page eBook can be purchased using PayPal, eCheck, and credit cards from American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurcard, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa.

All types of payment are processed securely through ClickBank. ClickBank will charge any necessary state tax. Naturally, there is no shipping or handling charge.

To learn more about the book, click here.

 

The Handbook is designed to meet the needs of prosumers and professionals who are currently shooting with one of the DV formats. It is not an “HDV for Dummies” book that simply expands upon the often poorly written camcorder manuals. Rather, it is a comprehensive introduction to ProHD technology, HD shooting, HD post-production, and distribution on HD videotape, DVDs, high definition DVD, and 35mm film.

The eBook is available for download from knowledge-download.com:

www.knowledge-download.com/JVCHDV/index.html.

The 230-page eBook costs only $39.95 and can be purchased using PayPal, eCheck, and credit cards from American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurcard, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa. All types of payment are processed securely through ClickBank.

The first four chapters introduce the JVC ProHD family.

Chapter 1:     All About ProHD

Chapter 2:     Introduction to the JVC ProHD Family

Chapter 3:     ProHD Family Shooting Guide

Chapter 4:     ProHD Family Image Control Options

Chapter 5 introduces you to the ways you can connect a member of the ProHD Family to your editing system.

Chapter 5:     ProHD Family Set-up and Connections

Chapter 6 covers ProHD editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 6:     ProHD Editing Workflows

The six Appendices provide additional information on computers, working with audio, plus supplementary information on HDTV.

Appendix A:   Introduction to Digital Video and Audio

Appendix B:   Analog Audio Connections

Appendix C:   Image Capture Technology

Appendix D:   Incorporate Legacy Video

Appendix E:   720 to HD Movies, Blu-ray, and Film

Appendix F:   Choosing a Flat-panel Display

To learn more about the book, click here.

 

Comments below are for the first edition of the Handbook.

Anybody got Steve's book yet?

If anybody has bought it, it would be interesting to hear a review.

 

 

I purchased Steve's book and would certainly recommend it. it was well worth the money.

My HD100 arrived a week after I purchased the book and it certainly help me

"jump start" my knowledgebase and capability of the camera and HD in general.

That was 3 weeks ago, without the book I would still be on week 1.

I don't think you can go wrong, especially at his price point.

 

 

I'm reading it now myself and it also is helping me out.