The Sony HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Handbook is not an “HDV for Dummies” book that simply expands upon the often poorly written camcorder manuals. It is a comprehensive introduction to HDV technology, HDV shooting, HDV post-production, and distribution.

The first four chapters introduce the technology you will be using when you shoot and edit 1080 HDV.

Chapter 1:     Introduction to Digital Video and Audio

Chapter 2:     All About MPEG-2

Chapter 3:     All About HDV

Chapter 4:     Image Capture Technology

With an understanding of MPEG-2 and HD technology, Chapters 5, 6, and 7 introduce the skills necessary for working with the V1 and FX7 camcorders.

Chapter 5:     Introduction to the HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7

Chapter 6:     HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Setup

Chapter 7:     HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Shooting Guide

Chapter 8 covers HDV editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 8:     HDV Editing Workflows

Chapter 9 covers HDV editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 9:     Intermediate Codec Editing

The V1’s ability to shoot both interlace and progressive video provides a wide selection of production possibilities. Chapter 10 covers this topic.

Chapter 10:   1080 to HD Movie Files, High-definition DVDs, and Film

Appendix A:  Compute Power Necessary for Editing HDV

Appendix B:  Analog Audio Connections

Appendix C:  Incorporate Legacy Video

Appendix D:  Display Deinterlacing Issues

Appendix E:  HD Formats

 

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                                    TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction to Digital Video and Audio

Analog Input and Output

A/D Converters

D/A Converters

Digital Images from Three-chips

Obtaining the Luminance Signal

Obtaining the Blue and Red Difference Signals

YUV verses RGB

Widescreen and Anamorphic Video

The Digital Video Codec (DVC)

DV Video Compression

PCM Stereo Audio

DV Tape Transport

Error Correction

SD DVC Codec-based Formats

DV, DVCAM 4:2:0 PAL Sampling Format

DVCPRO 4:1:1 Sampling Format

DVCPRO50 4:2:2 Sampling Format

HD DVC Codec-based Formats

DVCPRO 720p HD Format

DVCPRO 1080i HD Format

HDCAM 1080i Format

Digital Audio

Chapter 2: All About MPEG-2

Inter-frame Compression

I, P, and B Frames

GOP—Group of Pictures

The MPEG-2 Encoding Process

Open and Closed GOPs

CBR and VBR

VBR Buffer

MPEG Quality Designations

MPEG-2 Profile

MPEG-2 Level

MPEG-1 Audio

Layer 2 Description

MPEG-2 Streams

Video Elementary Stream

Audio Elementary Stream

Streams into Packets

Program Stream—PS

Transport Stream—TS

Packetized Stream—PES

Chapter 3: All About HDV

HD Data Rates

HDV MPEG-2 Video

HD1

HD2

ATSC and HDV

HDV Pixel Types

Square verses Non-square Pixels

MPEG-1 Audio

Chapter 4: Image Capture Technology

CCD Sensor Technology

Progressive Scanning CCDs

Interlace Scanning CCDs

Interlace Scanning in Depth

Interlace Scan Dual-line Sensors

CMOS Sensor Technology

CMOS Explained

CCD and CMOS Parameters

Column Count

Resolution

Matching Sensors to the Recording Format

Horizontal Resolution

Kell Factor

Edge Enhancement

Skin Detail

Sensor Size

Gamma

Chapter 5: Introduction to the HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7

Sony 3ClearVid System

Image Creation

Image Manipulation

Camera Performance

V1 and FX7 Optical System

Exposure Control

CMOS sensors and EIP

Image Control

Shooting Control

Focus

Audio Capabilities

DV and HDV Audio

HVR-V1 Audio

HDR-FX7 Audio

Special Features

Input/Output

Chapter 6: HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Setup

CAMERA SET

EXPOSURE/IRIS

SMTH SLW REC

CNTRST ENHCR

PROG. SCAN

STEADYSHOT

COLOR BARS

AF ASSIST

FOCUS MACRO

AE SHIFT

AE RESPONSE

AGC LIMIT

AT IRIS LMT

ATW/AWB SENS

FLCKR REDUCE

HANDLE ZOOM

SHOT TRANS

INTERVAL REC—DV only

DV FRAME REC

BACKLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT

HYPER GAIN

D. EXTENDER

FADER

AUDIO SET

AUDIO REC LV—FX7 only

DV AU. MODE

MIC NR

XLR SET

AUDIO CH SEL

DV AUDIO MIX

DV AUDIO MIX—FX7 only

DISPLAY SET

PEAKING

HISTOGRAM

MARKER

EXP. FOCUS TYPE

ALLSCAN MODE

CAM DATA DSP

AU. LVL DISP

ZOOM DISPLAY

FOCUS DISPLAY

SHUTTER DISP

IN/OUT REC

REC FORMAT

VCR HDV/DV

DV REC MODE—only V1

DV REC MODE—only FX7

DV WIDE REC

EXT REC CTRL

HDMI

COMPONENT

I.LINK CONV

DOWN CONVERT

TV TYPE—only FX7

TC/UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

TC FORMAT

TC RUN

TC MAKE

TC/UB DISP

UB TIME REC

OTHERS

PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS

Composite and S-video Input

i.LINK Input

Image Profiles Starting Points

Chapter 7: HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Shooting Guide

Before the Shoot

Color Settings

Exposure Settings

Focus Settings

General Settings

Audio Settings

Automatic Shooting

Default Presets

Smart Focus

Optionally Engage HOLD Mode

EZ Shooting

AUTO/MANUAL/HOLD Modes

Define the Type Exposure Control You Want

Shooting in Natural Light

Shooting in Artificial Illumination

Obtain Focus

Gaining More Control

AUTO/MANUAL/HOLD Modes

Define the Type Exposure Control You Want

Shooting in Natural Light

Shooting in Artificial Illumination

Adjustable Knee

Obtain Focus

Perfecting Control

AUTO/MANUAL/HOLD Modes

Set the Shutter-speed

Set Video Gain

Define the Type Exposure Control You Want

Shooting in Natural Light and Artificial Illumination

Manual Focus

Minimize Depth-of-Field

Chapter 8: HDV Editing Workflows

Importing HDV into an NLE

Capturing Concepts

Immediate Capture

Scene Detect Capture

Immediate Marked Capture

Batch Capture

Batch Recapture

Workflow Options

Native Editing

Avid Xpress Pro HD

Avid Xpress Liquid

Canopus EDIUS Pro

Sony Vegas

Final Cut Pro 5

Smart GOP Editing

Smart GOPs

Shorter Out-going

Shorter In-coming

Simulation of Smart GOP Splicing

Chapter 9: Intermediate Codec Editing

Apple Intermediate Codec

CineForm: Aspect HD, Connect HD, and Prospect HD

Canopus HQ Codec

Avid DNxHD Codec

Uncompressed Intermediate

Chapter 10: 1080 to HD Movie Files, High-definition DVDs, and Film

Creating a Film Look

Working with 1080i60/24p Video

Working with 1080i50/25p Video

When Will You Need Progressive?

Edit Progressive Video

Export Progressive Video

OS X Pre-edit Deinterlace

Deinterlace FX7U or V1U 1080i60

Deinterlace FX7E/V1E 1080i50

OS X Post-edit Deinterlace

Convert 1080i60 to 24fps

Convert 1080i50 to 25fps

HD Movie Codecs

Windows Media 9 (VC-1)

MPEG-4 H.264

Frame-rate Conversions

Post-production for Film Bound Projects

Transfer to Film Process

How to Proceed to Film

Appendix A: Compute Power for Editing HDV

Appendix B: Analog Audio Connections

Appendix C: Incorporate Legacy Video

Appendix D: Display Deinterlacing Issues

Appendix E: HD Formats