Training DVD's on the EX1 at DVinfo.net

Steve Minnick · June 18th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Can anyone weigh in on the training DVD's that are currently out for the EX1? There are 2 that I know of

1- from Vasst http://www.vasst.com/product.aspx?id...6-27e4d912abaf

another from Vortex

http://www.vortexmedia.com/EX1DVD/EX1DVD.html

any info would be great.

thanks

Steve

351cameralight.com

Andrew Hollister · June 18th, 2008, 08:16 PM

I have the Vortex, well worth the price. I've even converted it and carry it on my iPhone. Hey you never know when you have time to brush up on things.

Don't know about the Vasst, but I would imagine someone here has it. And I would bet that its not a bad bet either.

Like they used to say on the GI Joe cartoon. "Knowing is half the battle"

John Hyland · June 18th, 2008, 10:00 PM

Here's another to consider:
http://www.callboxlive.com/store/son...book-p-39.html

I find that it goes into greater depth and demonstration on some of the features than the Vortex. It also covers more of the Final Cut Pro workflow.

I own all three, but the Vortex will get you up to speed the quickest.

Steve Minnick · June 18th, 2008, 11:15 PM

Thanks guys.... John - I had forgot about the one from Callbox. I was sort of leaning toward the one from Vortex but now I'm re-thinking. Sounds like you would go Vortex first?

Patrick Williams · June 19th, 2008, 12:27 AM

I have both the Vortex and the Callbox DVD. I actually like the Vortex better. It has actual location footage on it and it gives you some great ideas for picture profiles and naming clips. The Callbox DVD is good also, although shots are limited to a studio setup, but it's a good overview of the camera and it has a really good demonstration on the work flow with Final Cut Pro. The Vortex also has chapters on using the EX1 with Sony Vegas and Final Cut Pro. I would recommend the Vortex if you only want to buy one DVD, and that's because it shows the camera better in real world situations.

John Hyland · June 19th, 2008, 05:14 AM

I would go with the Vortex first. Yes.

Matt Davis · June 19th, 2008, 06:36 AM

I have the CallBox DVD. It wasn't the right DVD for me. I was looking for intermediate to advanced topics and more on set-up.

Steve Minnick · June 19th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Again- thanks for the feedback....much appreciated.

Gints Klimanis · June 19th, 2008, 11:11 AM

I have every EX1 training DVD. The Vortex DVD is more of a visual tutorial while the Callbox is more of a "monologue from a pro cameraman". Given that it takes a while to watch visuals to make a specific point, the information density isn't high. Though, you know the cliche about pictures being worth a thousand words. The Callbox DVD is more of a rambling tutorial. Initially, I thought this approach was irritating and better suited for a book. However, after watching the Callbox tutorial, I really learned a lot. So, I'm glad I have both DVDs. They are worth their price.

Buck Forester · June 19th, 2008, 11:29 AM

I have the Vortex training video and I'm finding it to be excellent. I have not tried the others.

Robert Young · June 19th, 2008, 12:17 PM

I have all 3 DVDs. I would rank them:
#1 Vortex
#2 Callbox
#3 Vasst
If I were going to have only one, I would go with the Vortex.

Sean Seah · June 19th, 2008, 11:48 PM

The Vortexx is great. Just like the Handson HDV for the Z1/FX1 I have. Really quick intro without going thru the manuals

Gints Klimanis · July 30th, 2008, 12:21 PM

There are a few of these DVDs selling on eBay.

Bruce Rawlings · July 30th, 2008, 03:07 PM

THe Vortex EX! DVD (viewed for a week before the camera was delivered) had me up and running straight away. Doug's settings and advice meant that mastering the camera was a doddle.

Roger Akers · July 30th, 2008, 03:19 PM

Would the same principals in the videos apply to the EX 3? Or better yet, any EX 3 training videos to recommend?

June 19th, 2008, 06:36 AM	#7
Matt Davis Trustee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 1,562	I have the CallBox DVD. It wasn't the right DVD for me. I was looking for intermediate to advanced topics and more on set-up. __________________ Director/Editor - MDMA Ltd: Write, Shoot, Edit, Publish - mattdavis.pro EX1 x2, C100 --> FCPX & PPro6

June 19th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#11
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	I have all 3 DVDs. I would rank them: #1 Vortex #2 Callbox #3 Vasst If I were going to have only one, I would go with the Vortex. __________________ Bob

June 18th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Steve Minnick Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 61	Training DVD's on the EX1 Can anyone weigh in on the training DVD's that are currently out for the EX1? There are 2 that I know of 1- from Vasst http://www.vasst.com/product.aspx?id...6-27e4d912abaf another from Vortex http://www.vortexmedia.com/EX1DVD/EX1DVD.html any info would be great. thanks Steve 351cameralight.com

June 18th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#2
Andrew Hollister Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 198	I have the Vortex, well worth the price. I've even converted it and carry it on my iPhone. Hey you never know when you have time to brush up on things. Don't know about the Vasst, but I would imagine someone here has it. And I would bet that its not a bad bet either. Like they used to say on the GI Joe cartoon. "Knowing is half the battle" __________________ Sony EX1 v1.11, crap loads of SxS, Macs w/ Final Cut Studio

June 18th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#3
John Hyland New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manhasset, New York Posts: 10	Here's another to consider: http://www.callboxlive.com/store/son...book-p-39.html I find that it goes into greater depth and demonstration on some of the features than the Vortex. It also covers more of the Final Cut Pro workflow. I own all three, but the Vortex will get you up to speed the quickest.

June 18th, 2008, 11:15 PM	#4
Steve Minnick Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 61	Thanks guys.... John - I had forgot about the one from Callbox. I was sort of leaning toward the one from Vortex but now I'm re-thinking. Sounds like you would go Vortex first?

June 19th, 2008, 12:27 AM	#5
Patrick Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52	I have both the Vortex and the Callbox DVD. I actually like the Vortex better. It has actual location footage on it and it gives you some great ideas for picture profiles and naming clips. The Callbox DVD is good also, although shots are limited to a studio setup, but it's a good overview of the camera and it has a really good demonstration on the work flow with Final Cut Pro. The Vortex also has chapters on using the EX1 with Sony Vegas and Final Cut Pro. I would recommend the Vortex if you only want to buy one DVD, and that's because it shows the camera better in real world situations.

June 19th, 2008, 05:14 AM	#6
John Hyland New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manhasset, New York Posts: 10	I would go with the Vortex first. Yes.

June 19th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#8
Steve Minnick Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 61	Again- thanks for the feedback....much appreciated.

June 19th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#9
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	I have every EX1 training DVD. The Vortex DVD is more of a visual tutorial while the Callbox is more of a "monologue from a pro cameraman". Given that it takes a while to watch visuals to make a specific point, the information density isn't high. Though, you know the cliche about pictures being worth a thousand words. The Callbox DVD is more of a rambling tutorial. Initially, I thought this approach was irritating and better suited for a book. However, after watching the Callbox tutorial, I really learned a lot. So, I'm glad I have both DVDs. They are worth their price.

June 19th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#10
Buck Forester Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 230	I have the Vortex training video and I'm finding it to be excellent. I have not tried the others.

June 19th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#12
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	The Vortexx is great. Just like the Handson HDV for the Z1/FX1 I have. Really quick intro without going thru the manuals

July 30th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#13
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	There are a few of these DVDs selling on eBay.

July 30th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#14
Bruce Rawlings Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 410	THe Vortex EX! DVD (viewed for a week before the camera was delivered) had me up and running straight away. Doug's settings and advice meant that mastering the camera was a doddle.

July 30th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#15
Roger Akers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 103	Would the same principals in the videos apply to the EX 3? Or better yet, any EX 3 training videos to recommend?