I recently covered an interesting presentation on file based acquisition at Vistek here in Toronto. The technical presentation is 1 hour 45 minutes. I found that it helped me understand some of the technical aspects of production. Other parts of the series are on my Vimeo page.

See Vistek Pro Solutions Series: Acquisition to Archive - Sony on Vimeo


Technical Presentation by Francois Gauthier of Sony Canada at Vistek's Pro Solutions Series on October 20th. File-based acquisition was discussed. Everything you might want to know on XDCAM line updates, new software, new features and the latest products like zoom lenses.

He discussed PMW-F3 updates: 3D options, 444 option and S log workflow overview and new accessories,

The HXR-NX3D1 was reviewd.

There was also an introduction to PMW-TD300, the new XDCAM 3D shoulder mount camera.

This presentation also touched on Sony's OLED monitors.

Another excellent technical presentation on file based workflow is by Brian Young. It's almost 2 hours of information on everything that you need to know to understand digital workflow.
File-based Media Backup & Transfer Seminar at Vistek on Vimeo