XL1S training at DVinfo.net

Steve Gooderham · April 28th, 2003, 10:49 AM

Can anyone recommend a good training manual/course on the XL1S ?

Thanks

Steve G

Nathan Gifford · April 28th, 2003, 07:38 PM

I use to ask that question all the time. Most of what I learned I read here on the Internet starting right here at the Watchdog.

I can't remember if it was Chris Hurd (DVinfo.net) or Hal Linden (Video University) but his (their?) advice was to attend a photography course offered by your local camera store. Learning composition, exposure, etc. has its root in still photography. The rest is audio and motion. Tips on the latter are discussed all through this board.

Mark Argerake · April 29th, 2003, 08:53 AM

Steve - if you're an IFP/LA member they do a monthly training session on the camera. It's a couple hours long and basiclaly goes over the camera from end to end.

You can search this board for any speific questions ~ lots of good info here and the watchdog articals.

K. Forman · April 29th, 2003, 11:04 AM

Who is the IFP/LA group? Is there someone similar in Florida?

Mark Argerake · April 29th, 2003, 11:38 AM

http://www.ifp.org

Check it out ~ slow site though

K. Forman · April 29th, 2003, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the info Mark. It seems the closest one is in Miami. That's a 3 hour drive from me. I will look into it further... maybe it will be worth the long drive.

Steve Gooderham · April 29th, 2003, 04:38 PM

Mark,

Thanks for the info on the IFP, I hadn't come across them before, but I will certainly be signing up for it.

Nathan, thanks for the advice as well. I am like you, and most of what I have learned has been through trial and error, and from this site. However, my wife is very keen to learn how to use the camera, and rather like learning to drive, it is probably better is someone else shows her !!!!.

Once again thanks for all the advice

regards

Steve G

Marcus Farrar · May 1st, 2003, 06:54 AM

There are also some video training tapes if that is your style. I got a tape off Ebay from Elite Video. It gose over the XL1 in good detail and if you have the S model you will need to know how to transfer the info to apply.

A lot of people just learn from practice. When you have a specific question on some creative stuff ask and search here.

Maybe it is not not just XL1 training you need but some camera techiques. There are plenty of tapes and training classes for that. I have purchased a few tapes over the years and they help.

April 28th, 2003, 10:49 AM	#1
Steve Gooderham New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tustin Ca Posts: 23	XL1S training Can anyone recommend a good training manual/course on the XL1S ? Thanks Steve G __________________ Steve G

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Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	I use to ask that question all the time. Most of what I learned I read here on the Internet starting right here at the Watchdog. I can't remember if it was Chris Hurd (DVinfo.net) or Hal Linden (Video University) but his (their?) advice was to attend a photography course offered by your local camera store. Learning composition, exposure, etc. has its root in still photography. The rest is audio and motion. Tips on the latter are discussed all through this board. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

April 29th, 2003, 04:38 PM	#7
Steve Gooderham New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tustin Ca Posts: 23	Mark, Thanks for the info on the IFP, I hadn't come across them before, but I will certainly be signing up for it. Nathan, thanks for the advice as well. I am like you, and most of what I have learned has been through trial and error, and from this site. However, my wife is very keen to learn how to use the camera, and rather like learning to drive, it is probably better is someone else shows her !!!!. Once again thanks for all the advice regards Steve G __________________ Steve G

May 1st, 2003, 06:54 AM	#8
Marcus Farrar Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 110	There are also some video training tapes if that is your style. I got a tape off Ebay from Elite Video. It gose over the XL1 in good detail and if you have the S model you will need to know how to transfer the info to apply. A lot of people just learn from practice. When you have a specific question on some creative stuff ask and search here. Maybe it is not not just XL1 training you need but some camera techiques. There are plenty of tapes and training classes for that. I have purchased a few tapes over the years and they help. __________________ Marcus Farrar Production Director Katana Productions www.katanapro.com

April 29th, 2003, 08:53 AM	#3
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Steve - if you're an IFP/LA member they do a monthly training session on the camera. It's a couple hours long and basiclaly goes over the camera from end to end. You can search this board for any speific questions ~ lots of good info here and the watchdog articals.

April 29th, 2003, 11:04 AM	#4
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Who is the IFP/LA group? Is there someone similar in Florida?

April 29th, 2003, 11:38 AM	#5
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	http://www.ifp.org Check it out ~ slow site though

April 29th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#6
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Thanks for the info Mark. It seems the closest one is in Miami. That's a 3 hour drive from me. I will look into it further... maybe it will be worth the long drive.