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CANON CONSOLE SOFTWARE

Canon Console is an advanced next-

generation software product developed

to address the creative needs of XL H1

users. Combining traditional aspects of

a camera control unit or motion-picture-

style "video village," Console can be

accessed from a laptop or desktop

computer. Whether it's changing basic

camera settings such as f-stops or white

balance, or carefully "painting" the video

images being captured for a cinematic

look, Console gives users the software

tools they need for full creative expression.

Features of Console include live video,

vector scope, and waveform monitoring

of the XL H1's video signal on a laptop

or desktop computer screen. Users can

also capture XL H1 video direct to a

computer's hard drive. Console is a great

asset for artistic video capture, whether

Console's REC PANEL is comprised of five optional windows. Using Console and a well-calibrated external video monitor

to accurately view XL H1 video, the REC PANEL gives users total control over all aspects of the image and XL H1

camera functions. The windows include:

•

The Play Viewer—displays selected clip with a running counter (which does not match the camera's time code).

A slider lets users alter playback speed, and audio monitor settings appear as well.

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File Browser—enables users to select which clip is playing in the Play Viewer window. The left side features a browser

to locate the clip on the hard drive. The right side displays a key frame from the clip with date, size, length, and file

type information.

•

Vector and Waveform Monitors—for critical evaluation of recorded clips.

shooting is done on location or in a studio.

Console is simply and conveniently

arranged in two basic environments, the

REC PANEL and the PLAY PANEL. All of

Console's windows are contained in one of

these two environments. When footage is

being captured, the REC PANEL contains

all the options needed to control camera

functions and "tweak" the look of the

image. Whey footage is being played back,

the PLAY PANEL is used. Both basic

environments can be displayed or

hidden using the first two buttons on the

Console toolbar, or through pull-down

menus at the top of the screen. Users can

access as many or as few of Console's tools

as they wish. Console is easy to operate

and it allows users learn its features quickly

as they experiment with them while

shooting with the XL H1.

Rec Viewer—video, a clip counter, audio meter/controls, color/monochrome setting, split-screen,

and zebra levels

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Console's PLAY PANEL features three optional windows that allow users to review

what they have recorded or to call up any existing clips or stills that may be

stored on a hard drive or a memory card.

The three windows are:

Camera Control—remote control of most camera functions

Vector and Waveform Monitors—professional features for checking

color and brightness

Focus Assist—zoom in electronically or go to black & white

to adjust focus

Custom Preset—offers multiple settings for total image control