In-Depth: Sony FS7

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills needed to operate the Sony FS7 camera. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, the course gives detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the two-days, attendees will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the FS7 and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios.

In this very practical class, participants will work in small groups to shoot test footage and gain familiarity with the Sony FS7. They will learn how to set up the camera and get the best look for each shot. Instructors who have real-world experience with Sony cameras teach the class.

Certification: Attendees of In-Depth: Sony FS7 will receive a Certification. This in-depth workshop is designed to give attendees a strong working knowledge of production tools. The certification indicates that attendees have completed our workshop, and have experience in operation of these tools. Certifications are great for anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of production equipment and build their resume at the same time.

Who Should Attend: This two-day workshop is for owners of the Sony FS7 or those who are planning to purchase in the future, who want to learn all of the functions of the camera as well as learning how to shoot.

Topics

Topics include camera settings and menus, recording options and codecs, shooting and exposing for Raw and Log, scene files, LUTs, and post production.

Day 1

• Building your camera
• Extension unit, rig options, etc.
• Lens mount review and options
• External controls & buttons
• Menu overview
• Audio
• Setting up the camera
• Codec choices, shooting raw, resolutions, etc.
• Shoot
• Frame rates, resolution, codec, record modes, S&Q
• Review footage
• Q&A

Day 2

• Understanding scopes
• Log and Raw
• Setting up raw recorder
• AXS-R5 / Odyssey 7Q
• Exposure dynamics
• Exposing for log
• Shoot
• Exposure tests / bracket
• Paint menu
• Scene profiles, matrix, gamma, etc.
• LUTs
• Using / loading
• Post production
• Q&A