2008 Learn the (Canon XH A1, XH-A1) XHA1, XHA1s TUTORIAL TEACHING PROGRAMMED-INSTRUCTION DVD
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DVD: Region Code 0Product features:
- The most detailed instructional DVD on the Canon XHA1 and XHA1s
- In-depth instruction on how to go about learning Skin Detail.
- Create black and white worlds with one color showing.
- Thirty Seven Chapters for easy review of a specific subject.
- You will know your XHA1 and XHA1s after watching this DVD
Movie Reviews of 2008 Learn the (Canon XH A1, XH-A1) XHA1, XHA1s TUTORIAL TEACHING PROGRAMMED-INSTRUCTION DVD
Movie Review: It's a great product !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I would strongly disagree with the one negative review here and say that this is an extremely professional video. I will say it is not in any way a slick talking head movie. In fact, its style, a well integrated mosaic of information keeps it from ever being 'slick.' But anyone will quickly understand that this was put together by someone with an expertise in teaching. And I wholeheartedly agree to some others here have said about lowering the learning curve.
For example, this, video actually covers XLR input: from the settings for it to the use and limitations of the phantom power supply. Phantom power isn't even discussed in the other how-to videos I've seen on this camera. Also covered only here, is why you would use a drop or non-drop frame rate. This video, if you haven't guess already, goes out of its way to cover features filmmakers might have need for, for example, there is a demonstration of how the attenuators can be used to reduce too-loud noises like gunshots. And I once had an explosion damage a lens. So the admonition to run out and buy a UV filter isn't just idle filler, it's good common sense for every camera.
I also appreciate that almost everything is demonstrated, instead of just touched on. We never have to watch the narrator talk, everything onscreen is something useful. In fact, you might want to have your pause button ready because there are tons of text notes that expand and add to what is said in the voice-over. I even saved myself some wasted effort, as I was planning on trying out night mode for night-time shoot, simply because night mode and its limitations are covered here.
I have never used gels and thus found the demonstration of how to use the Kelvin white balance settings and gels for indoor/outdoor shots enlightening. Not only was it a good demonstration, but at that point it was clear to me the narrator had a real investment in understanding this camera and that he was sharing knowledge he cared about.
All in all, this video is well worth the price and I for one, was not disappointed.
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Summary of 2008 Learn the (Canon XH A1, XH-A1) XHA1, XHA1s TUTORIAL TEACHING PROGRAMMED-INSTRUCTION DVD
101 minutes. This is the most detailed video to date on the Canon XHA1 and 99% of the XHA1s (Everything that is important.) (A* indicates a chapter heading.) *Accessories you'll want. *Getting Started Taping *Batteries--this is the only video covering battery handling. *Tapes - this is the only video that shows tape preparation.. *This is the only video that covers the correct use of the under-LCD-display-recessed reset button. *Date & Time. *VCR Controls *Camera Settings. *XLR Input - this is the only video to show how to set up XLR connections. *ND. Filters. *Standby/lock. *Auto & Green compared. *Tv, Av, and Manual. *Spotlight & Night Modes *Manual & Auto Focus *Position Preset. *Peaking & MAGN & Display. *SD Card Save Experiment - in this inventive first demonstration of how to save to card, you'll learn about direct to computer output. *White Balance-in more detail than you'll find anywhere else. You'll see how to use White Balance and colored gels to get an outdoor/indoor shot. *Exposure Lock. *Manual Gain Controls. *Sound Recording Controls *End Search & Review. *Zoom Controls. *Still Camera Features in-depth. *Cables. *Recording & Display Setup. *Custom Keys. *Zebra Pattern-this is the only video that demonstrates how to use the zebra pattern for correct lighting. *Advanced Time Code-s how to use REC-RUN PS, and an in-depth demonstration of what FREE-RUN can do. *Camera Setup Redu--finishes up by demonstrating important camera setup items. *Skin Detail-this is the only video that shows what you can do to teach yourself how to use the skin detail feature on this camera. *Color Correction -in this in-depth demonstration of color correction a black & white world is created where ducks have pink bills. Sky Detail *Clear Scan *Custom Display & Custom Functions *Custom PresetsSimilar DVD Movies
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