The Birns & Sawyer
Master Series of Fimmaking:
An instructional series of DVDs providing visual demonstrations and techniques from many of Hollywood's greatest artists and technicians.

Canon-XL-1s:
Tips, Tricks & Basic Operation:
Cinematographer Greg Salman – who has owned an XL-1 since it debuted over 5 years ago – examines the operational features of this digital camera; including many tips and tricks used by the pros. John Schwartzman, ASC introduces the camera and shares his experiences lighting a national television commercial shot with several XL-1s cameras.

This instructional DVD is divided into four segments: the viewfinder, controls for exposure modes, lens considerations and audio menus and inputs.

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