HandsOn HDV is the essential DVD training video to help you master the fundamentals and advanced features of the Sony Z1 and FX1 camcorders. It's a "must-see" for any HDV user, with over 90 minutes of detailed explanations, examples, tutorials, tips, and features that are explained in plain English! HandsOn HDV takes anyone, from the novice to the experienced ENG/EFP shooter, through step-by-step, easy to understand instructions, examples, and tricks that are simple to put into practice, including detailed explanations of all the menus, every switch and button, what they do, and when to use them. Techniques are explained in easy-to-understand terms and are organized in over 20 chapters on the DVD for easy reference. These step-by-step examples and tutorials can't be found in the manual! Shot entirely with Z1 and FX1 Cameras by experienced broadcast ENG/EFP shooters. Wonder how the new Cineframe and Cinematone functions work? Can't figure out the new Color Correction feature? HandsOn HDV explains these, and dozens of other important functions and suggested techniques in simple, no-nonsense language that makes mastering these cameras a breeze. HandsOn HDV was shot entirely in HDV with Z1 and FX1 camcorders, edited with FCP, and output in 16x9 SD for the DVD. Throughout the video, a variety of video shooting modes are demonstrated and explained, including Cineframe 24, CinemaTone, and customized Picture Profiles. This is not a