70E ProTools 210P

Class Description

Avid Pro Tools Certified course completes skills needed to operate sophisticated Pro Tools systems in professional music production environments. Music production techniques, composing with MIDI, loop editing, sampling in Pro Tools, Beat Detective, drum replacement and augmentation, final mixing and mastering. Collaborate workflows between home studios and commercial recording facilities. Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts for increased efficiency. Practical examples and experience with exercise files from professional recording artists. Successful completion achieves Avid Pro Tools Operator Music Certification.

Overview

The PT210P Pro Tools Production II (Post Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101), Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) and Pro Tools Production I (PT201) courses are reinforced with practical post-specific examples.

This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Post certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Synchronize Pro Tools | Ultimate systems with HD-series hardware in a Post environment
Work with non-linear video in Pro Tools
Work with video tracks
Configure Pro Tools Video Satellite
Comprehend AAF Interchange within Pro Tools
Employ Field Recorder workflows
Record and edit dialog in Pro Tools
Manage your audio assets
Design and execute on Sound design
Accurately mix audio to picture
Use multiple delivery methods
Be ready to sit the associated certification exam

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Pro Tools 210M: Pro Tools Production II (Music Production)is highly recommended.

Course Outline

Video In Pro Tools
Pro Tools Video Track
Video Satellite
AAF File Interchange
Field Recorder Workflows
Dialog Editing
Recording Voiceover and ADR
Sound Design
Mixing to Picture
Exporting Deliverables
Final Exam
Extra Credit Independent Studies

Foothill Legacy Course Outline

Ch01 Non-Linear Video in Pro Tools

Pro Tools | SYNC HD
Enabling SYNC HD
Loop Sync
Selecting a Clock Reference
Video Reference as a Clock Reference
Setting Frame Rates
Setting the Session Start Time
Non-Linear Video Options
Working with QuickTime Video
Playback of Video on an External Monitor
Importing Embedded QuickTime Audio into Pro Tools
SYNC Options for HD Video Formats
Ex1 Hardware Configuration

Ch02 Working with the Video Track

The Video Track
Video Track Features
Video Window Options
Video Editing Options
Video Universe Window
Optimizing Video Playback in Pro Tools
Ex2 Working with Non-Linear Video

Ch03 Using Pro Tools with a Video Satellite

Introduction to Satellite Link
Using Media Composer as a Video Satellite
Opening Sequences for Playback on a Video Satellite System
Connecting Pro Tools and a Video Satellite
Enabling Media Composer as a Video Satellite
Enabling Pro Tools as a Video Satellite LE
Configuring a Satellite Link Network
Linking and Unlinking Pro Tools and a Video Satellite
Network Reset for Satellite Systems
Example Video Satellite Usage Scenarios
Ex3 Using Pro Tools with a Video Satellite

Ch04 OMF and AAF File Interchange

Importing OMF and AAF Media
Importing Sequences into Pro Tools
Avid Media Composer to Pro Tools AAF Workflow
Importing a Video Satellite Track into Pro Tools
Importing MXF Media
Pro Tools Supported Import/Export of OMF/AAF Sequences
Ex4 AAF File Interchange

Ch05 Non-Linear Field Recorder Workflows

Using Pro Tools with a Field Recorder
Field Recorder Workflows
Importing Source Files into Pro Tools
Designating Field Recorder Tracks
Selecting an Alternate Channel to Replace a Clip
Ex5 Non-Linear Field Recorder Workflows

Ch06 Dialog Editing Techniques

What is the Role of a Dialog Editor?
Manual Dialog Editing Workflow
Creating and Adding Room Tone and Fill
Locking Clips, Edit Tools, and Edit Modes
Cleaning Up Dialog
Committing Edits and Audio Processing
Ex6 Dialog Editing and Tracklay

Ch07 Recording Voiceover and ADR

Dialog and ADR Recording Workflow
Voiceover and ADR Recording
Auditioning ADR Loop Record Takes
Track Compositing with Voiceover and ADR
Playlist Display Options
Syncing Dialog and ADR
Ex7 Editing and Fitting ADR

Ch08 Sound Design and Asset Management

Workspace Catalogs
Importing Music Using Catalogs
Spotting Sound Effects
Time Stamps
Clip Grouping
Replacing Clips (Pro Tools | Ultimate only) .
Import Session Data Attributes
Using Track Presets
Ex8 Sound Design and Asset Management

Ch09 Mixing to Picture

Mixing Terminology
Large-Scale Mixing Workflow
Organizing Sessions for Mixing
Creating Sub-Groups
Routing to Tracks
Stem Mixing
Creating Printmaster Stem Record Tracks
Printing Mixes and Recording Stems Internally
Using Memory Locations for Post Production Mixing
Advanced Metering for Audio Post Production
Trim Automation (Pro Tools | Ultimate only)
Stereo Mixing and Pan Depth
Ex9 Mixing to Picture

Ch10 Exporting Deliverables

Export Options .
Pro Tools Export Methods
Pro Tools and Media Composer Workflows
Exporting Selected Tracks as a New Session
Export for Web Delivery or Final Evaluation
Summary of Audio Export Options
Ex10 Exporting Deliverables

Required Textbook

Pro Tools 210P: Pro Tools Production II (Post Production) V12
Author: Avid
Publisher: Avid
Only available at the Foothill Bookstore.

This book is only available at the Foothill Bookstore. Versions on Amazon.com might NOT be up-to-date. Electronic versions of the first few chapters will be provided to give students adequate time to purchase the textbook. Purchase of textbook also entitles students to take the Avid Pro Tools 210P Certification Exam.

Additional Requirements

Pro Tools software.
- Available in Foothill College computer labs.
No other equipment or software required.