HVX BootCamp DVD Vol. 1 is AVAILABLE!

Hi guys, I noticed all the talk about the bootcamp dvd. Does that cover anything that's not covered in Barry's book that comes with the p2 camera? I'm reading through the book now and it's really great.
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Much of what's on the DVD is in the book. However, as we mentioned above, the DVD illustrates certain things in ways that can't be demonstrated on paper.

The DVD is designed to be an excellent audiovisual companion to the book.
 
Looks great value, but just checkin' to see if you can buy the DVD and Book at the same time for a discount?

Thanks in advance.
Jez
 
HVX Bootcamp Review

HVX Bootcamp Review

Initial impressions--
When I first received the DVD set I was impressed with the quality of the product right away. The case and the physical discs themselves were very professional and it was obvious that some dollars were spent to make them that way. Professional print and duplication won't help me work the HVX, but it's nice to know that Barry and others involved took the project seriously. That seriousness and attention to detail was carried throughout.

Organization and DVD quality--
The DVD menu's are professional, with animated backdrops and upbeat music are far from boring. (was the audio from SonicFire?) There's variety among the menus and it's not the same image over and over again. Again, won't help me use the HVX, but it sure is purty. The content is organized and the level at which you can drill into the segments is well thought out. Not only can you choose which segment you want to watch, but you can break that down further to pick exactly what you want to review. Let's say you watched the discs once and then wanted to go back and review that section on Master Pedestal, no problem. Just pop in disc 1, select "Scene File Settings Menu", chapters, and scroll over to "Master Pedestal". Taking the time to break the material down like that and making it easy to access takes this from a "great to watch once" DVD to a "keep it handy for reference and look at it lots" item. While we're talking about the organization of the DVD's there was one thing I found odd. DVD 1 starts with "Scene File Settings Menu" and is followed up by "Recording Setup Menu" and "Remaining Menus". DVD 2 has "Camera Tour", "MCR Menus" and "Scene File Examples". I'm sure there was good reasoning for the layout, but it would have seemed to make more sense if "Camera Tour" came first and if the two segments on Scene Files were on the same disc. No big deal, but if you read this before watching for the first time, you may want to start with Camera Tour on disc 2. Once you've navigated to the section you want to watch you'll notice that the editing is also very good. The bulk of the time Barry is explaining the camera and settings in a studio and here is what you see. Barry, an HVX and a Dell laptop in front of an HD Bootcamp banner. I love the HVX and I love Barry, but I couldn't watch that for the three plus hours that the DVD's contain. Thankfully, the footage has had a lot of extras cut in. Sample footage, the camera menu, different angles, helpful text on screen and trippy tie died transitions keep things from getting dull. (not that listening to Barry talk about the HVX could ever be dull ; )

Content--
Great organization and fancy editing wouldn't be worth much if you didn't learn anything now would it. Throughout both DVD's you'll hear Barry go into very detailed explanations about what each setting on the HVX does and why you would or wouldn't use it. From my memory (and notes) of HD bootcamp in Vegas Barry adds a LOT into the presentation that he must not have had time for there. It's amazing that the DVD's go for over three hours because man does he talk fast. At first I was wishing he would slow down because I was having to pause and think about what was said or take a note, but as time went on I was glad he went quickly because there is just SO much to cover for this camera. Every single setting is covered and I don't think there were any rocks left unturned.
Even all the scene files provided in Barry's book and on the HVC cd are on here, with a reference image and all settings. With all this content to cover and with so many granular settings it would be easy to talk over the average persons head or bore someone with experience who already understands the difference between 3.2k and 5.6k color temperatures. I thought Barry did a nice job balancing the level at which he was speaking; he explains enough that those newer to the game won't be lost and those who've been around for awhile will still find nuggets of value. Obviously, if someone were extremely well versed in the DVX they wouldn't benefit as much as someone who had never used either the DVX or HVX. However; this is when I go back to the detail put into the menus, even someone familiar with Panny cameras could use these DVD's as a reference tool to learn about a specific function or feature.

Anything missing?--
After spending countless hours at DVXuser.com, flying to Vegas for HD bootcamp and watching this DVD set, are there things I still don't get? Yeah, I'm still trying to better understand some of the scene file settings, especially the "when to use what" part. Having the Scene File settings from Barry are helpful but eventually you'll want to be able to dial pictures in on your own. For example, I've listened to both Barry and Rush explain in some detail the difference between Cinelike D and V but until I went out and shot footage with both under similar conditions and then sat back to review it carefully I didn't understand them. (not that I fully do now!!) So what's missing is the experience. Barry, when you figure out how to box and sell that give me a call!! With that said, I do see opportunity for more instruction beyond the camera. The HVX broke a lot of new ground. Variable frame rates, P2 cards and a whole host of other features have changed how we work in post. I'm hoping that a lot of these topics will be covered in volume 2. Personally, I just made the switch to FCP once 5.1.2 came out so I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment and all it will bring to the table. I've got a lot more to learn.

Thanks for making a great product and for all you bring to the site Barry.
 
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Ok. I saved a bit for a couple of weeks, here and there. And just ordered Volume 1. I am very excited to receive it. Especially after reading some of the comments on the thread here.

Question. What were the dvd's edited on? Vegas, I assume, since Jimerson played a roll in this :)

Request: Whatever you do for Volume 2. Barry, please, please, please, if you can- include something about using EDIUS Broadcast 4. God I would love that. I am one of the few who went the EDIUS route because of the great match it is for p2 and its realtime capabilities, and would love it if you would include a section on it in your next volume.

Thanks! Looking forward to receiving this.
Jason
 
Edited on Vegas; authored in DVD Architect.

Vol 2 will include a section on Edius. That, too, is currently on my Vegas timeline. :)
 
David Jimerson said:
Edited on Vegas; authored in DVD Architect.

Vol 2 will include a section on Edius. That, too, is currently on my Vegas timeline. :)
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Ramjet1979 said:
lol. Yay. I am very excited, and happy about that.

Thanks,
Jason
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As am I. What's the timetable for Volume 2?
 
Ok. For the second time I have ordered something from this site. Shipping was supa' fast.

I ordered Friday evening. Shipped Saturday. Sunday the mail doesn't deliver (obviously). Received package today. I'm going to watch now. Who is Wrightsville Beach Studios? That you David? Not a Fiercly Ind. Films production.

Jason
 
WBS is a new corporation that you'll be hearing more about soon. David and I are partners in it. Fiercely Independent Films is publisher of the books, WBS is the new entity we've formed whose first products are training videos, and ... well, there's more. Just not yet. :evil:
 
Welp. I watched it. First impression- I need to watch it again, and again. Wow, that is a lot of information to take in. Do you always talk so fast Barry? Geez. :)

So that is what the infamous Barry Green looks like, huh? Looks a little like you could use some extra sleep, brother. :)

Anyways, I was curious to know what your (ya'lls) settings were when shooting the bootcamp dvd. What mode, scene file settings, etc.?

A request for Vol. 3 or wherever it will be appropriate: Some real world examples of the scene files, etc. I would also like to see you illustrate some of the common problems people experience with their footage, and demonstrate how different scene file settings can play a role in helping to solve those problems. That would be real cool. Noise, lack of smooth transition from black to shadow, to bright, etc.

Thanks for the work. I have learned a lot already.

Jason
 
Just got it as a birthday gift from my girlfriend's polish speaking mother. Quite a surprise they figured that one out. Looking forward to digging in.
 
Just sent off the paypal money!

Looking forward to popping this DVD in! (and pausing over and over, while I take in vast amounts of knowledge) :happy:
 
Since I haven't seen anything about it recently, any updated word on when the second volume will join his brother on our shelves? :)
 
Barry,

I just got the DVD a few days ago and I am glad I did. There is so much to learn and know when it comes to the HVX200 compared to my old VX1000. Having a coach and an audio/visual reference for the way this camera works is great and really takes things farther in the real world than just using the manual.

I will definitely buy volume 2 :)

Thanks
 
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