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XDCAM Technology and Workflow Benefits. Bridging the gap between your past, present and future assets.

Save Time. Save Money. Conquer Distance.

The XDCAM HD format's revolutionary file-based workflow allows the user to browse, ingest and export high quality content exclusively as data files, greatly enhancing the speed and flexibility of the editing process. View brief video tutorials on the non-linear editing process and see how easy it is.

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How to import & export your XDCAM files

Benefits of the XDCAM Workflow

XDCAM Overview

"Tarzan" meets "Crocodile Hunter"

Outdoor Channel's newest series called Savage Wild is being shot now with XDCAM Systems. Follow modern day Tarzan Manny Puig, as he interacts with alligators, sharks and other dangerous wildlife in primitive wilderness and see how the XDCAM solution is a proven, battle-tested system.

More about Savage Wild and Outdoor Channel's move to HD

Watch Interview with series director Robin Berg

Savage Wild Video Trailer

Savage Wild Image Gallery

News & Events

XDCAM Enthusiasts

Hear from XDCAM enthusiasts and see real world workflow in action!

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Choosing an HD camcorder

Additional Resources

Press Releases

NL Technology Unveils Two New Software Solutions

SAT AI AutoIngest and AI Solo Can Provide Simple and Complete Tapeless Ingest Options for Avid.

University Of Tulsa Athletics Goes Tapeless With Sony XDCAM High-Definition

School’s Athletic Department Using Optical and EX Series Cameras for On-the-Field Shooting...

"Survivor" Broadcast In High Definition For The First Time Using XDCAM HD

For the first time in its 17-season history, CBS' "Survivor" is being broadcast in high-definition..

Spanish Broadcasting System Goes On Air In HD With Sony's XDCAM System

Broadcaster Standardizes on the Sony Optical 422 Technology

WALA-TV Moves To Tapeless ENG And Production With Sony’s XDCAM HD...

FOX Affiliate Realizes Increased Production Efficiency with Optical Disc Technology

Sony’s XDCAM HD System Stays Cool On The Ice Road

Second Season of Hit History Series “Ice Road Truckers” Continues to Put HD Optical System...

Barrett-Jackson Adopts Sony XDCAM HD System For Video Production And...

XDCAM HD System Chosen for Image Quality and Workflow Innovation

Sony XDCAM HD System Benefiting From Third-Party Editing And Server...

Industry Support Increases for HD 4:2:2 50 Mbps Optical Workflow

Sony XDCAM HD Cameras Used For 2008 Indianapolis 500

For the second consecutive year, the Indianapolis 500 will be telecast in high definition...

TV Station WRAL Adopts Sony's XDCAM HD System For ENG And News Production

Station to Build Its Tapeless Workflow on XDCAM HD422 Optical Technology

Sony Tops 31,000 In Deliveries Of XDCAM Optical Disc Technology

Networks, Groups, O-and-O’s, TV Producers and More Realizing the Benefits of an Optical...

Sony XDCAM HD422 And XDCAM EX Technologies Are Winning Ticket For...

Camcorders Co-exist Seamlessly on the Campaign Trail, for Production of Special Airing April 15...

Sony XDCAM HD System Gives “Wired Science” Series The Right Chemistry...

Tapeless HD Workflow Increases Image Quality, Eases Multi-camera Color Matching and Reduces Editing

Sony XDCAM HD System helps "Mythbusters" bust into the world of HD

System's Image Quality, Effects Capabilities and Use of Proxy File Transfer Transform the Show's...

Sony Adds 4:2:2 50 Mbps Capabilities To XDCAM HD Professional Disc System

New Camcorder, Deck and Dual-layer Disc Deliver Greater Production Flexibility

XDCAM Press Releases: 2007

Press Releases for 2007

XDCAM Press Releases: 2006

Press Releases for 2006

Sony Professional Services & Programs

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Training

Since 1970, Sony Training Institute, the industry education leader, has trained thousands of video professional like you on the latest service technologies and production techniques. In addition to offering production and post production courses taught with entirely digital or a mixture of digital and analog equipment, Sony Training Institute provides workshops designed specifically to put you on the right track in your transition to digital.

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