Panasonic VW-BN1 AVCHD Archive and Playback DVD Burner Carrying CaseCrown Premium Double Memory Foam Case
- Fits the Panasonic VW-BN1 AVCHD Archive and Playback DVD Burner
- Padded with shock absorbing premium double memory foam.
- Zipper scratch free!
- Slim, lightweight, and water resistant!
Product Description
The CaseCrown Premium Double Memory Foam External DVD Burner Case is the convenient way to carry your precious burner! Avoid scratches, mechanical damage, fingerprints, and dust with this case. There’s an additional internal pocket to store USB cables, SD cards, and other accessories. The material is durable and will resist breaking and tearing. Store your burner in this stylish, sleek case and be mobile all day!
Sony HDR-AX2000 High-Definition Handycam® Camcorder with 24Mbps Video Capture and Wide Angle 29.5mm G-Lens Featuring 3.2inch Xtra Fine LCD + Accessory Kit
- Sony HDR-AX2000 High-Definition Handycam® Camcorder with 24Mbps Video Capture and Wide Angle 29.5mm G-Lens Featuring 3.2inch Xtra Fine LCD
- Lexar Platinum II 16GB 60X Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card
- Replacement NP-F970 Battery Pack – Kata Camcorder Carrying Case
- Tiffen 72mm 3 Piece Lens Filter Set
- Lens Pen Cleaning Tool – Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Product Description
Shoot like a pro. The HDR-AX2000 Handycam® camcorder delivers HD broadcast-quality moving images with the convenience of a non-linear recording format. With 24p Progressive Scan Mode, this camcorder’s high-quality film-like motion lets you realize brilliant scene reproduction. CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color provide the HDR-AX2000 with the color and gamma range to give your footage an even more film-like feel. Three 1/3″ Exmor CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light (1.5 LUX) situations. The 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm telephoto Sony G Lens allows for wider angle shooting and brings the action closer (20X optical). Three built-in neutral density filters and three manual rings provide even more flexibility.
KIT INCLUDES:
* LEXAR 16GB SD MEMORY CARD.
* REPLACEMENT NP-F970 BATTERY PACK.
* KATA CAMCORDER CASE.
* TIFFEN LENS FILTER SET.
* LENS PEN.
* CLEANING CLOTH.
Final Cut Pro 3 and DVD Studio Pro Handbook
Final Cut Pro 3 and DVD Studio Pro Handbook
- ISBN13: 9781584502005
- Condition: USED – Very Good
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Product Description
With recent advances in technology, the exciting realms of digital editing and DVD authoring are now within reach of most graphics professionals. Until now, editing and rendering animations to fit on VHS and compressing digital images for delivery meant sacrificing quality. But with Apple Final Cut Pro 3, DVD Studio Pro, and the practical guidance found in this book, designers and animators can edit and deliver their creations with excellent results.
Written for graphics professionals, animators, video artists, and users of Final Cut Pro and other popular video packages (iMovie, iDVD, Premiere), the Final Cut Pro 3 and DVD Studio Pro Handbook provides hands-on practice for the entire digital editing process. The book is broken into two main parts. Part One provides an in depth look at FCP and basic cinematography and editing concepts. It includes a detailed review of non-linear digital video editing (NLDVE), outlines the technical specifications for DVD, and provides a comprehensive overview of Final Cut Pro 3. From there the book delves into the process of editing and delivering media productions. Using raw video files from the book’s companion DVD, users work through every step of the editing process, from importing and editing media, to audio techniques, effects, outputting FCP data, and exporting to DVD. In Part Two, users learn how to use the core features of DVD Studio Pro, such as creating compressed media, importing streaming media, designing still and motion based menus, adding fully functional interactivity, and integrating subtitles.
Highlights!
* Provides a practical guide to using both FCP 3 and DVD Studio Pro
* Teaches FCP editing techniques through concise tutorials and raw video files
* Guides users through the fundamentals of DVD Studio Pro
* Includes a companion DVD (Mac) with raw video footage and the support files for all the tutorials in the book
On the DVD!
* Tutorial files for each chapter, including all of the media files
* FCP and DVDSP files from the tutorials for further investigation
* All of the figures from the book in full color for closer examination and use
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2
- Complete video solution–Capture, edit, author, burn and view the latest high-definition video; Share on DVD, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, and mobile devices, or upload directly to YouTube
- Create sophisticated montages and picture-in-picture effects with multiple video, audio and title tracks including transitions on overlay tracks and auto crossfades; plus turn stereo audio into immersive Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound with one click
- Next-generation HD–capture from HDV, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc and JVC HD camcorders; edit HD video quickly and smoothly with enhanced Smart Proxy editing; render faster with support for Intel quad-core technology and improved MPEG encoding performance
- Easier & more powerful editing–scale the interface to fill your whole screen, create video/audio crossfades by simply dragging clips over each other, larger dialog boxes and controls for applying effects quickly, plus trim clips directly in the library
- Uploading to YouTube is easier, faster and more powerful, allowing you to sign in to your YouTube account directly and encode your movies in WMV or H.264 for even better quality; plus take your videos on the go with support for apple iPhone
Product Description
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is powerful video editing software for creating high-quality HD and standard-definition movies, slideshows and DVDs. Work with video and photos from camcorders, digital cameras or mobile phones. Edit your footage quickly and easily with the time-saving Movie Wizard, or take full creative control with professional tools. Add eye-catching animated menus and titles, transitions, music and special effects. Even paint, write or draw freehand on your video. Show off your movies on standard DVDs, or high-definition AVCHD and Blu-ray discs with stunning menus. Share on mobile devices such as PSP, iPod or iPhone, upload directly to YouTube, or watch with Corel WinDVD, the world’s No. 1 playback software.Amazon.com
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is an all-in-one video-editing and disc-authoring application that makes it easy to create professional-looking videos, slide shows, and DVDs. Integrating all the latest video production technologies, VideoStudio includes time-saving wizards, easy-to-use editing tools, unique special effects, surround-sound audio, and full support for high-definition (HD) video. Users can easily share movies with family and friends on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or mobile devices. They can even share movies worldwide by uploading directly to the YouTube Web site.
Create sophisticated Blu-ray Disc menus. Click to enlarge. |
Choose from several output formats. |
Take control with a full set of editing tools. Click to enlarge. |
With transitions in overlay tracks, create sophisticated picture-in-picture effects. Click to enlarge. |
The Most Complete HD Solution
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is the most complete HD solution available today. Whether the source is tape, disc, camcorder, or memory card, users can capture and edit video in all the leading HD formats, including HDV, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, and TOD.
Fast, Smooth Video Capture and Editing
With an updated user interface, the ability to import from multiple camcorders and storage devices, and the unique Smart Proxy editing feature, VideoStudio helps users edit video quickly and smoothly.
Enhanced! Smart Proxy editing:
With Smart Proxy editing, users can edit HD content as easily as they edit SD (standard definition)–even on midrange PCs. By using lower-resolution files for editing and previewing an HD project, VideoStudio Pro X2 requires fewer system resources, which results in faster, smoother editing of HD video. The final output retains the full resolution of the original HD content.
New! BDMV import:
Users can now import BDMV files directly from Blu-ray camcorders, making it easier to transfer files and get started with video-editing projects.
AVCHD import:
VideoStudio lets users import AVCHD files directly from AVCHD hard drives, memory card camcorders, or any storage medium.
Fast Encoding
Though easy-to-use, VideoStudio Pro X2 is a powerful video-editing application. The unrivaled MPEG Optimizer, the MainConcept H.264 codec, and support for both dual-core and quad-core CPUs mean users spend less time waiting to view their discs and DVDs.
H.264 High Definition (HD) encoding:
VideoStudio Pro X2 uses the new MainConcept H.264 codec, which provides rapid encoding with superior quality. Both 1440 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080 output frame sizes are supported.
TOD format support:
Users can import and edit video from the latest JVC HD-7 camcorders without having to convert formats. VideoStudio fully supports all frame sizes offered by these camcorders, including Full HD 1920 x 1080i. Users can expect efficient performance with the MPEG Optimizer and the SmartRender feature, both of which support TOD video.
Choice of Output
VideoStudio Pro X2 lets users create Blu-ray Discs, burn HD video on standard DVDs in AVCHD format, create DVDs with stylish, professional-looking menus, and output video projects to mobile devices or online sharing Web sites–such as YouTube.
Blu-ray Disc output:
Users can author HD video with motion menus and burn the video to Blu-ray Disc (single- or dual-layer). Compliant video is not re-rendered, ensuring shorter encoding times and excellent picture quality. VideoStudio Pro X2 also supports Dolby stereo (two-channel) and 5.1 audio.
AVCHD output:
With AVCHD support, VideoStudio Pro X2 users can author HD video with menus and burn to a standard DVD. AVCHD discs are playable on a PC (with AVCHD playback software), Blu-ray player, Sony PlayStation3 (PS3), or disc-based AVCHD camcorder.
Create WMV-HD and MPEG-2 HD files:
Users can create WMV-HD and MPEG-2 HD files for playback on Media Center PCs or other HD playback devices.
Write back to HDV camcorder:
With VideoStudio, users can record finished video projects back to tape. This is convenient for viewing directly from a camcorder or for long-term archiving.
Switch between HD and SD output:
Users can choose to output an HD project in standard definition (SD), and vice versa. On the Timeline, users can seamlessly mix HD and SD formats.
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Easily adjust volume levels in the Audio View. Click to enlarge. |
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 automatically corrects video color and tone. Click to enlarge. |
Easily add title animations. Click to enlarge. |
Professional, Easy-To-Use Editing Tools
VideoStudio includes a wealth of professional-quality, yet easy-to-use editing tools that help users polish their video productions. Users can choose from three easy ways to make a movie:
- VideoStudio Editor–for complete control and power
- Movie Wizard–for users who are new to video editing
- DV-to-DVD Wizard–for the shortest way from camcorder tape to disc
New! Transitions in overlay tracks:
Superimposed over a video, overlay tracks can be additional video, still images, or color clips. Users can easily apply transitions in overlay tracks to create sophisticated picture-in-picture and montage effects.
New! Auto-video/audio crossfade:
Users can now simply drag video clips so that the clips overlap on the timeline, automatically creating a video transition and audio crossfade for the duration of the overlap.
New! Resizable interface:
VideoStudio now lets users resize any of the panels within the interface according to their preference.
New! Enlarged filter and effects controls:
For VideoStudio Pro X2, dialog boxes and controls have been enlarged, so that users can apply effects and keyframes more quickly, easily, and accurately.
New! Toggle Filter View:
With a single click, users can now preview the effects of filters on their videos. A toggle icon appears next to each filter, so users can instantly turn the effect on or off.
New! Autoplay of transitions and filters:
Users can simply click any transition, filter, or title animation to display a preview of the effect before applying it to a video.
New! Show all tracks:
It has never been easier to get a quick glimpse of all tracks in a video. With a single click, users can switch the Timeline View to show only the portion being worked on or a comprehensive display of all elements in a movie project.
Enhanced! Storyboard View:
With VideoStudio Pro X2, users can simply drag to adjust the size of the Storyboard to suit their preference. The Storyboard View also lets users drag to add clips to a movie. In addition, users can apply filters directly to the clips in the Storyboard.
New! Instant timecode tip:
When users drag clips into the timeline, VideoStudio now provides an instant timecode tip. This tip displays the change in video duration in real time, making it easier for users to trim clips accurately.
New! Auto Pan & Zoom in VideoStudio Editor:
Auto Pan & Zoom is now available in both the Movie Wizard and VideoStudio Editor. When making photo slide shows, it automatically detects the faces of subjects in the photo and homes in on them. This eliminates the tedious manual work of applying Pan & Zoom effects.
New! Single Clip Trim:
The new Single Clip Trim dialog box makes it easy to frame and accurately trim single clips. Users can access the dialog box by double-clicking any clip in the Library.
New! Updated icons:
Many features, such as Smart Proxy and Ripple Editing, are now easier to find, thanks to updated, intuitive icons.
Instant preview:
By double-clicking the preview window, users can access an instant, full-screen preview of their video project.
Audio View:
In the Audio View, users can visually adjust volume levels of the individual video, voice, and music clips that make up a project’s soundtrack. For example, by using the wave form in Audio View, users can easily cue a title on a particular beat. In addition, Audio View provides access to the Surround Sound Mixer, Overlay Track, and the Music Track.
Multi-trim Video:
With the Multi-trim feature, users can easily extract multiple segments from video clips. The AccuCut timeline makes it fast and simple to zoom in precisely on the exact frame that needs to be trimmed. In addition, Ad-Zapper automatically detects commercials in videos captured from TV, allowing for easy removal. What’s more, the Jog Wheel lets users quickly scroll through a clip, and the Shuttle Slider makes it easy to find an exact frame.
Automatic color and tone correction:
VideoStudio Pro X2 automatically corrects the color and tone of videos that have been taken under less than ideal lighting conditions.
DeBlock filter:
The DeBlock filter reduces blocky digital-compression artifacts often found in highly compressed videos. This filter is particularly useful for videos copied from Video CDs (VCD) or other low-resolution formats.
DeSnow filter:
The DeSnow filter removes visible noise patterns (colored spots or snow) that occur in videos taken under low lighting conditions, taken with high ISO values, or captured from older sources–for example, videos copied from VHS tapes.
New! Two title tracks:
With an additional title track available, users can include a title that runs through the entire video and easily add more titles.
New! Title animations:
VideoStudio includes ten new animation presets to use with titles, including a traditional favorite–Perspective Scroll. Animated titles give viewers additional information about a video, or introduce or differentiate a particular portion of the video.
Enhanced! Color backgrounds for titles:
To add more personal flair to their videos, users can choose from a variety of colored background shapes and styles that make their movie titles stand out.
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound:
With comprehensive support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, users can produce videos that take full advantage of today’s home theater systems. VideoStudio provides one-click conversion that automatically turns conventional stereo audio into Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. For a more hands-on approach, the Surround Sound Mixer offers complete control over stereo and panning for audio tracks. In addition, users can simply blend camcorder audio and background music to produce a compelling surround-sound effect.
SmartSound Auto Music Maker:
This advanced music engine lets users create an infinite variety of unique royalty-free tunes that perfectly fit the style and duration of their video project.
Audio filters:
VideoStudio includes a collection of audio filters to help users fix common audio problems and enhance the sound of their video projects. Users can choose from Amplify, Hiss Reduction, Long Echo, Normalize, Pitch Shift, Remove Noise, Reverb, Stadium, Vocal Reduction, and Volume Leveling.
Library organization:
The Library makes it easy for users to sort media clips by date, time, or filename. Media clips can include video clips, video filters, audio clips, still images, transition effects, music files, titles, and color clips–everything needed to create a movie.
Easily add colored backgrounds to titles. Click to enlarge. |
The Surround Mixer lets you create stunning audio effects. Click to enlarge. |
The Movie Wizard helps you produce exciting, Hollywood-style movies. Click to enlarge. |
Users can draw the route of a family vacation on a map. Click to enlarge. |
Choose from several encoding settings. Click to enlarge. |
New! Import/Export library file:
With VideoStudio Pro X2, users can now save their presets and settings before reinstalling or upgrading their application. This feature eases the transition to the latest version.
New! Add Projects library:
With the new option to add a Projects library, VideoStudio makes it easier to reuse and modify files from existing projects. Users can add projects (VSP files) directly into the Timeline as a virtual clip, saving time by eliminating the need to re-encode or re-render previously used project files. These project files can then be organized into their own folder.
New! Specify capture library:
VideoStudio Pro X2 users can eliminate clutter by setting up a dedicated target library for each project, making it easier to organize and find specific files.
New! Integration with Windows Vista Media library:
Users can now load media directly from the Windows Vista Media library. This features makes it easier to access other media files to use in video projects.
New! Adjustable thumbnails:
By dragging a convenient slider, users can now adjust the size of thumbnails in the Library. By enlarging thumbnails, users can zoom in to identify a particular clip. By reducing the size of thumbnails, users can zoom out for an overall view of all available clips.
New! Categorized filter effects:
For VideoStudio Pro X2, the filter effects have been reorganized into categories that make them easier to identify and navigate. The new categories are 2D Mapping, 3D Texture Mapping, Adjust, Camera Lens, Darkroom, Focus, Nature Painting, and Special.
Enhanced! Movie Wizard templates:
The Movie Wizard is the perfect starting place for first-time video editors to quickly produce exciting, Hollywood-style movies. Each template provides a different theme, which comes with preset start and ending video clips, transitions, titles, and background music.
Enhanced! Fit slides to music tempo and duration:
With VideoStudio Pro X2, it’s easier than ever for users to adjust the slide duration to match the tempo of background music. Users can also adjust the music duration to match the duration of slides in a project.
Enhanced! Smart Pan & Zoom in Movie Wizard:
The enhanced Smart Pan & Zoom feature automatically detects the faces of subjects in a photo and homes in on them. Users can create dynamic, motion-rich slide shows without the tedious manual work of applying panning and zooming effects.
Create DVDs faster than ever:
The DV-to-DVD Wizard lets users transfer an entire DV tape to DVD (with a menu) in one step. In addition, the “blank” template option lets users back up DV tapes or archive footage for the fastest, most straightforward way to transfer from tape to disc.
DV Quick Scan:
For archiving DV tapes, VideoStudio scans the tape and generates a thumbnail list of clips. Users can select and capture the clips they want, and then print out scene digests as a record of the content.
Unique Special Effects
VideoStudio Pro X2 lets users explore their creativity with unique special effects, tools, and easy-to-use templates.
New! Painting Creator:
This unique new tool gives users another way to personalize their video projects. With the Painting Creator, users can record painting, drawing, or writing strokes as an animation to use as an overlay effect. For example, users can enhance a family vacation video by drawing their route on a map and overlaying it on the video. The Painting Creator lets users choose to create still paintings or animations.
New! NewBlue Film Effects:
Users can now make videos look like they are from the silent-movie era. This dynamic collection of five filters provides 81 presets that recreate the inexact mechanics of hand-cranked cameras, dirty projectors, and decades of sitting in film vaults.
Chroma Key:
Commonly referred to as Bluescreen, the Chroma Key special effect lets users create video magic just like the pros. By making a particular color transparent, the underlying clips, objects, or layers can be superimposed onto any background. For example, users can film a subject against a solid background and later add any background image, which makes the subject appear to be in a particular location.
Adjustable playback speed:
Users can create slow and fast motion effects, without altering the pitch of the audio.
New! HD-style templates:
With VideoStudio Pro X2, a new set of professionally designed templates are included. These HD-style templates are designed to match the quality of any HD video.
New! Creative content:
VideoStudio Pro X2 includes a wealth of content to enhance any production. Users can choose from many overlay objects, frames, Flash animations, and menu templates.
Easy-to-use menu templates:
Users can polish their productions with more than 100 motion menus in a range of styles for any occasion.
Menu transitions:
Users can easily add transitions just like those in Hollywood DVDs. VideoStudio includes a collection of menu-in and menu-out transitions that smoothly flow from one menu into the next title or menu.
Any Output, Anywhere
VideoStudio Pro X2 gives users a multitude of options for sharing their videos with the world.
Direct YouTube upload:
Users can easily upload their videos directly to YouTube–the most popular online video-sharing Web site. VideoStudio offers several settings, such as the WMV, H.264, and FLV formats, to ensure the best possible encoding quality.
Quality movies for mobile devices:
VideoStudio Pro X2 includes MPEG-4, H.264, and WMV templates that let users produce movies for mobile devices, such as Apple iPod, Touch, and iPhone, as well as Sony PSP, Zune, and Nokia mobile phones. In addition, VideoStudio lets users import video from supported cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, and other portable devices.
DivX support:
Users can easily import and export DivX-encoded video with the appropriate codec and convert the video to DVD or other formats.
Output to any disc:
By providing many disc output options, VideoStudio ensures that users can easily share their video productions. Users can burn their videos to CDs and DVDs as well as to AVCHD and Blu-ray formats.
New! Intel quad-core support:
VideoStudio Pro X2 supports Intel quadcore technology, enhanced for both dual-core and quad-core CPUs to provide faster response times and less time waiting for encoding–especially useful when working with HD video.
New! Faster rendering:
While rendering a video production, users can now disable the preview window to maximize rendering resources and render the video more quickly.
New! Faster MPEG-2 encoding:
VideoStudio Pro X2 provides enhanced encoding performance for MPEG-2 files.
MPEG Optimizer:
VideoStudio ensures the fastest encoding at the highest possible quality. The MPEG Optimizer analyzes the bit rates of all clips on the Timeline and suggests MPEG encoding settings that ensure the least re-rendering and re-encoding while maintaining the highest quality for a video project.
New! Size setting in MPEG Optimizer:
The new size setting in the MPEG Optimizer lets users select a target size before encoding MPEGs. This feature is especially helpful to users who share their videos on Web sites that set limits on file size. In addition, when burning MPEGs to DVD, users can easily adjust the size setting to ensure that their files will fit on the DVD.
Picture Yourself Directing a Movie: Step-by-Step Instruction for Short Films, Documentaries, and More
Product Description
Have you always wanted to make your own movie, but weren’t sure howto get started? Look no further-you hold in your hands the perfect guide for entering the exciting world of filmmaking. Picture Yourself Directing a Movie provides a step-by-step look at the fundamental directing techniques and principles you need to know to make your film idea a reality. Using an easy-to-follow format illustrated with numerous full-color photos, Picture Yourself Directing a Movie walks you through the process of effectively visualizing your script, composing quality shots, staging scenes, and working with actors. You’ll also learn to tell your visual story with maximum impact through proper camera placement and movement. Unlike other books on filmmaking, Picture Yourself Directing a Movie steers clear of difficult-to-understand industry jargon and never gets overly technical. It’s simply a guide to producing a quality amateur film from start to finish-with the added bonus that you’re being taught the tricks of the trade by a successful Hollywood director and screenwriter!
Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts
Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts
- ISBN13: 9781932907681
- Condition: New
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Product Description
Cinemad: Short Film Almanac 2009
Cinemad: Short Film Almanac 2009
Product Description
To celebrate 10 years of covering unusual films and filmmakers, Cinemad magazine presents a compilation of short films that defy simple categorization. An accompanying 60 page booklet includes interviews with each filmmaker.
A Guide to Screenwriting Success: Writing for Film and Television
A Guide to Screenwriting Success: Writing for Film and Television
Product Description
A Guide to Screenwriting Success provides a comprehensive overview of writing_and rewriting_a screenplay. Duncan’s handy book teaches new screenwriters the process of creating a professional screenplay from beginning to end_from character development to story templates. It shows that inspiration, creativity, and good writing are not elusive concepts but attainable goals. The book contains dozens of exercises to help writers through these steps. The second half of the book covers the teleplay, an often-overlooked but rewarding side of screenwriting. Success in screenwriting is no longer a pipe dream for those who pick up Duncan’s guide.
A Guide to Screenwriting Success: Writing for Film and Television
Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
- High-definition video camera records in 1080i, 720p, and 720i specification with analog down-converting
- 16:9 widescreen recording; 4:3 conversion capable
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens; digital Super SteadyShot System dampens hand jitter and vibration
- CMOS camera system; records to conventional DV tape stock
- Powered by NP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack
Product Description
The Sony HVR-A1U camcorder captures 1080i HDV images using a newly developed 1/3-inch type, 2.97-megapixel (total) CMOS sensor with new Enhanced Imaging Processor(tm) technology that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor. The result is HD quality imaging that has been used to produce television and professional film content. Available at an extremely affordable price, the HVR-A1U will be another powerful option for HD field acquisition by all video professionals.Amazon.com Product Description
The HVR-A1U is a compact and lightweight handy-type camcorder, ideal for shooting environments that require mobility. Its size, combined with its long battery life (up to 80 minutes of high-definition recording with the included battery), make it easy to get the shots you need, when you need them.
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HDV 1080i
The HDV 1080i specification features 1080 effective interlaced scanning lines and 1,440 horizontal pixels. Interlaced pictures, which have been common to TV broadcasts from the beginning, alternately display odd and even numbered lines between each screen refresh. The HVR-A1U can also record at the HDV 720p specification, which features 720 effective progressive scanning lines and 1,280 horizontal pixels. Progressive scanning fills both odd and even numbered lines with each refresh, providing a flicker-free picture.
Not yet ready for HD? The HVR-A1U can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and output this digital video signal through its i.LINK interface or as analog signals through component, composite, or S-video connectors. When down-converting these signals, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3, and display modes can be selected from squeeze, letterbox or edge crop.
1/3-inch Type, 2.97-megapixel CMOS sensor
The HVR-A1U incorporates one 1/3-inch type primary color CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) 2.97-megapixel sensor with a formatted for a 4:3 aspect ratio. The advantage of a CMOS sensor over CCD is it’s ability to process a large volume of picture data at a very small size, which makes it possible for a camera this size to capture HD video. The trade off for this kind of chip over CCD, however, is a small loss in picture uniformity and dynamic range.
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Audio
The HVR-A1U adopts the MPEG-2 compression format, which uses 8-bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. The camera uses MPEG-1 Audio Layer II audio compression format, allowing for two-channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit. It features a built-in stereo microphone, as well as two XLR audio input connectors for use with professional-grade microphones or external audio sources. Each input level for CH1 and CH2 can be independently adjusted using two audio level dials on the camera body and viewed with an audio level meter on the LCD monitor.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens
The HVR-A1U is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* high definition lens with a 10x zoom function. It has the same optical coating as is used on all of the Carl Zeiss prime lenses, which produces sharp, high-contrast images with virtually no chromatic aberration.
In order to facilitate zoom control and recording operation during low-angle shooting, an additional zoom lever has been added to the camera body. There’s also a zoom/focus ring located on the lens body that allows for fine adjustments in zoom position. Furthermore, the supplied wireless Remote Commander unit can be used for external control.
Large, 16:9 widescreen color viewfinder and LCD monitor
View your subject through the built-in viewfinder, the swing-out LCD display, or both. The HVR-A1U features a 0.44-inch type color LCD viewfinder and a 2.7-inch color LCD monitor, both in a 16:9 aspect ratio. You’ll save battery time by using just one, but you may want to use one for adjusting focus and the other for monitoring audio levels. When eschewing auto focus for the fine-tuning manual focus, you can double the magnification at the center of the screen, making it easier to confirm focus settings during manual focusing. Also, the camera’s “peaking” function can provide sharp outlines on the monitor to help with manual focus.
Electronic Super SteadyShot system
Sony’s electronic Super SteadyShot System helps remove the slight hand jitter and vibration that is often the bane of video production–especially during telephoto shots. It does this by trimming off edges of the frame on the fly to counteract movement.
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Tele Macro
It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but the Tele Macro function allows you to capture a macro image from a distance, which is useful for shooting small moving objects. Additionally, this function puts your subject in proper focus while leaving the background out of focus.
The Hollywood look
The HVR-A1U has features that can make your videos look more like they were shot on film. Cinematone Gamma allows operators to quickly setup and load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve. The Cineframe feature allows movement to be reproduced at 24 frames per second–the speed of film–as opposed to video’s 30 frames per second standard.
No new tape stock
The HVR-A1U is compatible with conventional DV tape stock, but Sony recommends the use of DigitalMaster PHDVM-63DM tape, with its dual layer of magnetic material, which delivers higher RF output, lower noise, 95% fewer errors and 60% fewer dropouts compared to regular DV tape.
More camera features
| ·Assign button — get quick access to a variety of settings | ·Time Code Preset — fill in any timecode starting value | |
| ·Shot Transition — creates smooth automatic transitions between scenes | ·Color Bar — Two types | |
| ·Status Check — displays camera setting menus for audio, output signal, assign button and exposure lever functions and hours meter on the LCD monitor | ·Zebra — displays a striped pattern in the LCD monitor and viewfinder across highlight areas, helping manual exposure settings | |
| ·Quick REC — shortens the record interval from stop mode. | ·Personal Menu — allows operators to customize the setting menu | |
| ·Battery Info — displays the attached battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time on the LCD monitor | ·Histogram Indicator — allows you to easily evaluate the brightness of your scene | |
| ·Super Night Shot — allows operators to capture images in black and white using a built-in infrared light | ·Skin Tone Detail — reduces detailed signal for skin color, smoothening the reproduction of human skin | |
| ·Black Stretch — allows more contrast to be seen in dark parts of the picture without affecting mid-tones | ·Backlight Compensation — produces natural tones for both light and dark areas of backlit subject |
What’s in the box
HVR-A1U camera, AC-L15 AC adaptor, power code, NP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack, lens hood with lens cover, RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander unit, A/V connecting cable with S video, component video cable, USB cable, Memory Stick Duo (16 MB), Memory Stick Duo adaptor, ECM-NV1 monaural electret condenser microphone, XLR audio adaptor, shoulder strap, and operating instructions.
Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Muvee Reveal 8
- muvee Reveal 8 lets you create and share personalized, professional looking home movies in a few quick steps
- Personalization features include music trimming, logo insertion, captions, credits, and voiceover
- Share your movies on Facebook and YouTube, burn DVDs, or export your movies to your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone or PSP directly
- Make crystal-clear movies using your photos or HD video, with 720p or 1080p) resolutions, with direct input from AVCHD/HDV camcorders
- Simple editing tools like automatic brightness control, color correction, red eye reduction, zoom in/out, rotate, etc.
Product Description
Make your own Home Movies in 4 easy steps.Amazon.com Product Description
Bring your videos and photos to life! Create and share professional looking movies in three quick steps. Easily add video and photos, personalize with pre-designed style templates and add music in just a few clicks. Give your movies a special touch with music, logos, captions and voiceover. You can even include credits at the end! Make crystal clear movies from your AVCHD and HDV camcorders and choose between 720p and 1080p resolution. Easily share your movies by uploading directly to Facebook and YouTube, burn DVDs or export movies directly to your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone or PSP. Share anytime, any place. Home movie production has never been so easy!
Create and share professional looking movies in three quick steps. |
Powerful editing features include automatic brightness, color correction and red eye reduction. Click to enlarge. |
Personalize with music, logos, captions, and voiceover. |
Make crystal-clear movies from your AVCHD and HDV camcorders. |
Movies Made Easy
Home Movies Don’t Make Themselves. Until Now.
Create and share professional-looking movies in a few quick steps. Easily add videos and photos, then personalize with pre-designed style templates in just a few clicks. Sync your movies to the beat of your favorite music. You can even add captions, voiceover and credits at the end. Post to YouTube, Facebook or burn to DVD–the sharing possibilities are endless. Make crystal clear movies with support for High Definition. Home movie production has never been so easy!
Make Your Own Movies in Three Easy Steps
Creating beautiful videos is easy. Just select videos or photos and choose a style template, then add music, voiceover or captions. You can customize your movies as much as you like, or use predesigned style templates to instantly give your movies a polished feel.
Support for High Definition and More
Muvee Reveal lets you import photos and videos in a variety of formats. Import JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP and TIF files, or WMV, Quicktime, MPEG4, AVCHD, HDV and more. High Definition support lets you choose between 720p and 1080p resolution for crystal clear movies.
Easily Add Music, Captions and Voiceover
Quickly add the favorite parts of your music with built-in music trimming. Take out the beginning or use just the chorus, the choice is yours. Add captions or narrate portions of your video with voiceover to make your movie complete.
Style Templates Make Video Creation Effortless
Each style template has unique effects, animations, and transitions to complete your movie. Customization tools let you change the pace and background, adjust color saturation, effects and more. Choose any style template to match your special event or occasion.
Share Movies Anytime, Anyplace
Instantly share your movies on your favorite social networks such as Facebook and YouTube, burn DVDs, or export movies directly to your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone and PSP.
muvee Reveal 8 Features
- Make home movies in three easy steps
- 10 included style templates do the work for you
- Switch style templates with just one click
- Powerful editing features include automatic brightness, color correction and red eye reduction
- Personalize with music, captions, voiceover, style templates and more
- Add credits at the end of your movie
- One-touch transfer from your camcorder, camera or phone
- Support for HD video from AVCHD and HDV camcorders
- Easy export to your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone or PSP–or simply burn to a DVD
- Instant full-screen previews
- Import video in WMV, Quicktime, MPEG4, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG1, DV-AVI, 3GPP, DVD Camcorder MPEG2, AVCHD, AVCHD Lite or HDV formats
- Import photos in JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP or TIF formats
- Import MP3, WMA, AAC or WAV audio files
- Over 100 million users!