"Mastering the Canon XF305 & XF300 Camcorders” is the easiest way to learn both the fundamentals and advanced features of these amazing camcorders and their state-of-the-art tapeless workflow.

This is not a superficial review of the camcorder nor a quick look at the various functions. It took two months and more than 400 man-hours to research, write, plan, shoot, and edit this 3.5 hour, 3-DVD workshop. This training video not only tells you "what" a feature does, it also tells you "why", "when", and "how" to use it. This is as close to a one-on-one training seminar as you can get without actually traveling to attend a class.

"Mastering the Canon XF305 & XF300 Camcorders” 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, Custom Picture files, time-code, assign buttons, focusing, zooming, face-detect, shutter speed, time-lapse, slow-motion, basic editing, working with CAMSET files, taking still photos, and more. No stone is left unturned.

This DVD is a completely independent production with no sponsorship, input, or approval from Canon. It delivers unbiased information and professional advice that can’t be found in the XF305 and XF300 owner’s manual.

This workshop is designed to help anyone, from a novice to an experienced ENG/EFP shooter, get the best results from their XF305/300. The DVD provides real-world examples and suggested techniques that are simple to put into practice. This DVD will pay for itself many times over by saving you hours of time learning the XF305/300 on your own.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Doug Jensen is the owner of Vortex Media, a cameraman, producer, director, editor, consultant and trainer with over 28 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.

In recent years he has directed and co-produced several popular training DVDs and books including: "Vortex Media's PDW-700 & PDW-F800 Field Guide," "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 PDW-F800, Sony PMW-EX1, Sony PMW-EX1R, Sony PMW-EX3, Sony PDW-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.

1. Introduction
2. Overview of the Camcorder
3. Navigating the Menus
4. On-Screen Displays & Markers
5. Choosing a Video Configuration
6. Assignable Buttons
7. Clip Naming & Metadata
8. Custom Picture Files
9. CompactFlash Cards
10. Video Scopes
11. White Balance
12. Controlling Exposure
13. Focusing Techniques
14. Zooming Options
15. Audio Recording & Output
16. Image Stabilizer Options
17. Timecode & Genlock
18. Special Recording Modes
19. Taking Still Photos
20. Playback
21. Media Mode Menus
22. Ingest & Archive with XF Utility
23. Importing with Final Cut Pro
24. Summary

Running time: 210 min.

Previews

Chapter 6: "Assignable Buttons"



Chapter 7: "White Balance"



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