70A ProTools 101

Class Description

Introduction to Pro Tools with Avid Certification training material. Basic audio editing tools and techniques, plug-ins and mixing in the Pro Tools environment. Build sessions that include multitrack recordings of live instruments, MIDI sequences, virtual instruments, audio loops and beats. Practical experience with examples from major label recording artists and feature films. Understanding menus, windows, preferences and system configurations for Pro Tools in home studios and professional facilities. Intro to automation, dialog editing and audio post production for film and video. Required for Avid Pro Tools Certification.

Outline

Ch1 Getting to Know Pro Tools

1. What is Pro Tools (V)
2. The Story of Pro Tools (V)
3. Basics of Digital Audio (V)
4. Pro Tools Systems Configurations (V)
5. Cross Platform Issues (V)
6. Ex1 Pro Tools Hardware

Ch 2 Getting Inside Pro Tools

1. Ch02_02 - Starting Pro Tools (V)
2. Ch02_03 - The Pro Tools Software Interface (V)
3. Ch02_04 - Edit Tool Functions (V)
4. Ch02_05 - Edit Modes (V)
5. Ch02_06 - Time Scales And Rulers (V)
6. Ch02_07 - MIDI Control Features (V)
7. Ex 2 The Software Interface (V)

Ch3 Creating Your First Session

1. Ch03_01 - The Dashboard
2. Ch03_02 - Creating and Configuring a Pro Tools Session (V)
3. Ch03_03 - Working with tracks (V)
4. Ch03_04 - The Playback Cursor and the Edit Cursor (V)
5. Ch03_05 - Saving, Locating, and Opening Existing Sessions (V)
6. Ex3 Creating a Session

Ch 4 Making Your First Audio Recording

1. Ch04_01 - Before Recording (V)
2. Ch04_02 - Preparing to Record (V)
3. Ch04_03 - Recording and Managing Audio (V)
4. Ch04_04 - Organizing after Recording (V)
5. Ex4 Recording Audio

Ch 5 Importing Media

1. Ch05_01 - Considerations Prior to Import (V)
2. Ch05_02 - Importing Audio (V)
3. Ch05_03 - Importing Video (V)
4. Ex5 Importing Audio

Ch 6 First MIDI Recording

1. Ch06_01 - MIDI Basics (V)
2. Ch06_02 - MIDI in Pro Tools (V)
3. Ch06_03 - Setting the Session Meter, Tempo, and Key Signature (V)
4. Ch06_04 - Preparing to Record MIDI (V)
5. Ch06_05 - Using Virtual Instruments (V)
6. Ch06_06 - Recording MIDI (V)
7. Ch06_07 - Viewing MIDI Data on MIDI Compatible Tracks (V)
8. Ex6 Recording MIDI|Ex6 Recording MIDI (V)

Ch 7 Selecting and Navigating

1. Ch07_01 - Using The Universe View (V)
2. Ch07_02 - Types of Selection (V)
3. Ch07_03 - Working with selections (V)
4. Ch07_04 - Adjusting The Session View (V)
5. Ch07_05 - Adding Markers to Your Session (V)
6. Ex7 Configuring Sessions

Ch 8 Basic Editing Techniques

1. Ch08_01 - Selecting Playback Options (V)
2. Ch08_02 - Using the Edit Modes (V)
3. Ch08_03 - Editing Clips (V)
4. Ch08_04 - Moving and Trimming Clips (V)
5. Ch08_05 - Creating Fade Effects (V)
6. Ch08_06 - Undoing Your Work (V)
7. Ex 8 Editing Audio

Ch 9 Basic Mixing

1. Ch09_01 - Basic Mixer Terminology (V)
2. Ch09_02 - The Pro Tools Mixer Window (V)
3. Ch09_03 - Basic Automation (V)
4. Ch09_04 - Real time Plugins (V)
5. Ex9 Arranging Audio

Ch 10 Finishing Your Work

Ch10_01 - Backing up Your Sessions (V) Ch10_02 - Creating a Stereo Mixdown (V) Ch10_03 - Burning Song to CD from iTunes (V)

1. Ex10 Recording Automation and Creating a Stereo Bounce