This Apple Soundtrack Pro two-day training course guides you through editing audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques. This training course enables delegates to learn quickly by focusing on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects. This class room based training course is a great way to expand skills if you have already attending a Final Cut Pro training course or similar class.
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS, Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Creating, arranging and editing a multitrack sequence, Sound design and ambience creation, Using the waveform editor to enhance dialog and voiceover, Using single and multitake recordings, editing audio files, repairing field recordings, and fixing common audio problems, Working with reverb, compression, EQ and track bussing, Understanding integration with other Final Cut Studio applications
By passing the Sound Editing Level One exam your achieve Apple Certified Pro - Sound Editing Level One certification. This certification also counts towards Final Cut Studio Master Pro certification.
Sound Editing Basics
Understanding the Sound Editing Process, Cleaning Dialogue, Integrating Sound Effects and Adding Music
Sound Mixing Basics
Offline Mixing, Online Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, Sending to a STP Multitrack Project, Performing Basic Mixing Tasks, Adjusting and Automating Levels, Conforming and Returning to Final Cut Pro
Getting to Know Soundtrack Pro
Using the Frequency Spectrum View, Controlling the Spectrum, and Working with Frequency
Recording in Soundtrack Pro
Understanding Panes, Tabs and Window Layouts, Setting Project Properties, Controlling Playback, Navigating the Timeline and Exploring the Track Header
Fixing Audio Files
Sending to an STP Audio File Project, Exploring the File Editor Project View, Navigating the Waveform Display, Redrawing Waveforms, Analyzing an Audio File, Working with Actions, Noise Reduction, Returning to Final Cut Pro and Saving an Action as an AppleScript
Recording Dialogue
Opening a Multitrack Project, Working with Tracks, Setting Up for Recording, Recording a Single Take, Collecting the Project and Using Punch Recording
Editing Dialogue
Using the Editing Tools, Arranging Clips, Basic Mixing, Using the Noise Reduction Process and Adding with Ambient Noise
Multitake Editing (ADR)
Using the Multitake Editor, Adding a Guide Track, Organizing the Takes, Slipping Takes, Creating a Composite Take and Smoothing Transitions
Spotting Sound Effects
Setting Up for Spotting, Exploring the Bin and the Browser, Using the the Multipoint Video HUD, Three-Point Edits, Using Fades and Using Envelopes to Create Fades
Scoring Using Loops
Exploring the Mixer, Using Submixes, Adding DSP Effects to Mixer Tracks, Automating the Mix, Using Busses, Using the Master Channel and Surround Sound Mixing
Mixing Multitrack Projects
Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Sound Editing status
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