Audio Editing and Sound Design in Final Cut Studio

STP 101: An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
This two-day class guides you through using Soundtrack Pro to edit 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 course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.

Using compelling media and a real-world production workflow, students will learn how to create amazing MPEG 2 video with Compressor as well as create eye-popping motion menus directly in DVD Studio Pro 4. Students will also “author” a DVD by creating buttons, interactive links, slideshows, playlists and even adding alternate audio stream and camera angles.

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those that want to learn the basics of audio content creation, editing and mixing. he course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of Soundtrack Pro.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Course Outline - Day 1

Lesson 1
Roundtripping with Final Cut Pro Opening a Sequence in Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro Overview, Setting Project Properties, Playing and Stopping Songs, Moving around the Timeline, Exploring the Track Header, and Returning to Final Cut Pro.

Lesson 2
Fixing Audio Files Opening a Sequence in Final Cut Pro, Exploring the File Editor Project View, Using the Global Waveform View, Analyzing an Audio File, Working with Actions, Reducing Noise, and Rippling Changes to Final Cut Pro.

Lesson 3
Working with the Frequency Spectrum Using the Frequency Spectrum View, Controlling the Spectrum, and Working with Frequency.

Lesson 4
Recording in Soundtrack Pro Opening Multitrack Projects, Using the Timecode HUD, Working with Tracks, Setting Up for Recording, Recording a Single Take, Collecting the Project, and Using Punch Recording.

Lesson 5
Old School Dialogue Replacement Using Soundtrack Pro’s Editing Tools, Arranging Clips, Mixing the Recording into the Scene, and Working with Ambient Noise.

Course Outline - Day 2

Lesson 6
New School Dialogue Replacement About Cycle Recording, Using the Multitake Editor, Slipping Takes, Creating a Composite Take and Using Transitions.

Lesson 7
Spotting Sound Effects Setting Up for Spotting, Exploring the Bin and Browser, Using the Multipoint Video HUD, Three-Point Edits, Using Fades and Using Envelopes to Create Fades.

Lesson 8
Working with Musical Content Setting Up for Music Production, Using the Search Function, Adding Music Beds, Working with Loops, Using Markers, and Using Markers to Set Tempo.

Lesson 9
Mixing Multitrack Projects Exploring the Mixer, Using Submixes, Adding DSP Effects to a Track, Exploring Automation Modes, Using Buses and Using the Master Channel.

Lesson 10
Conforming Multitrack Projects Working in Parallel, Importing Changes from Final Cut Pro, Sending the Revised Edit to Soundtrack Pro, Conforming Projects, Reviewing and Approving Changes, and Comparing Projects.

 

 

 

 

Everything you need to create, record and perform your music

Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8

Duration: 3 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1295
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing. This course uses the Apple Pro Training Series book “ Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8,” by David Nahmani.

Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Course Outline - Day 1

Lesson 1
Making Music with Logic Launching Logic, Exploring the interface, Navigating the Song, Zooming, Previewing and using Loops, Building an arrangement, Mixing, and Exporting the mix

Lesson 2
Recording Audio Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Instrument, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Takes in Cycle Mode, Recording Multiple Tracks, Recording Additional Takes on Multiple Tracks, Punching in and out (Auto and On the Fly), Adjusting Recording settings and Adjusting Metronome Settings

Lesson 3
Editing Audio Deleting Unused Audio Files, Importing Audio Files with the Browser, Comping Takes, Flatten Take Folder, Using Fades and Crossfades, Resizing an Audio Region, Moving an Edit Point, Cleaning a Noisy take, and Using the Sample Editor

Lesson 4
Recording MIDI Using Software Instruments, Quantizing a Recording, Using External MIDI Hardware, Merging New Recordings, Recording Additional Takes, Layering Instruments, and Splitting a Keyboard to Control Two Instruments

Lesson 5
Editing and Programming MIDI Importing MIDI Files, Editing in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing in the Score Editor, Editing in the Hyper Editor, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events, and Cleaning a MIDI Recording

Course Outline - Day 2

Lesson 6
Programming Drums Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing a Pattern and Creating a Snare Roll

Lesson 7
Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching Adjusting a Song’s Tempo to a Loop, Adjusting a Loop’s Tempo to a Song, Tempo Changes and Curves, Time-stretching Audio, Time-stretching MIDI, Using Apple Loops, Creating Blue and Green Apple Loops, Adding Apple Loops to a Lop Browser and Using the Follow Tempo Function

Lesson 8
Arranging the Song Using the Grid, Inserting Time Signature Changes, Using the Catch Function, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Cutting Regions, Repeating Sections, and Using Aliases to Build an Arrangement

Lesson 9
Mixing Preparing for Mixing, Using the Mixer, Individual Channel Strips for Ultrabeat, Using the Library, Using Plug-ins, Using Buses, Reading the Meters, Exporting your Mix, Burning a CD and Exporting Individual Tracks

Lesson 10
Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers

Course Outline - Day 3

Lesson 11
Scoring Movies Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack

Lesson 12
Troubleshooting Logic Getting Sound Out and In, Getting MIDI Out and In, Recovering Deleted Audio or MIDI Regions, Reading the System Performance Meter, Basic Computer Maintenance Steps, and Adding Third Party Plug-ins

 

 

 

Mastering Logic Pro

Logic 301: Advanced Techniques in Logic Pro 8

Duration: 3 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1295
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
This three-day hands-on course takes you through Logic’s powerful advanced features, covering everything from production, editing, and mixing, to notation and scoring to picture. Throughout the class professional secrets are revealed regarding how to streamline production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, effectively manage takes, and construct a mix that will meet the most exacting standards. You’ll discover powerful techniques for multi-track recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic’s audio instruments, including the revolutionary Sculpture. This course uses the Apple Pro Training Series book “ Logic Pro 8 Beyond the Basics,” by David Dvorin.

Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Logic Level One End User certification

Course Outline - Day 1

Lesson 1
Speeding up Workflow
Using Project Templates, Customizing the Interface, Using Key Commands, Accessing the Toolbox, and Saving a Project Template

Lesson 2
Creating and Managing Takes
Using Project Folders, Working with Assets, Quickly Accessing Additional Tracks, Recording Multiple Tracks Simultaneously, and What to Do if You Run Out of Tracks

Lesson 3
Tempo and Pitch Matching
Working with Apple Loops, Using the Time and Pitch Machine, Working with Rubato Passages

Lesson 4
Working with Software Instruments
Getting Familiar with the Instruments, Understanding the User Interface, Using Ultrabeat, Using the EXS24 Software Sampler, Using the EVP88 Vintage Electric Piano, Using the EVD6 Vintage Clarinet, Using the EFM 1 FM Synthesizer, Using the ES2 Synthesizer, Using the ES1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, Using Global Tracks to Create a Quick Arrangement, Sound Design with Sculpture, and Treating Your MIDI Hardware as Software

Course Outline - Day 2

Lesson 5
Working with the Arrangement
Creating and Using Markers, Navigating the Arrangement, and Zooming Effectively

Lesson 6
Advanced Audio Editing
Using Edits to Create Parts, Comping Tracks, and Fixing Problems Using the Sample Editor

Lesson 7
Advanced MIDI Editing
Using Loops, Copies, and Aliases, Demixing MIDI Regions, Working with Region Parameters, Working with MIDI Note Events, and Using Transform Functions

Lesson 8
Working with Mixer Channels
Using the Track Mixer, Using Insert Effects, Using Aux Effects, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Changing Plug-in Locations, and Using Channel Strip Settings

Lesson 9
Controlling Signal Flow
Creating Submixes, Using Aux Channels for Multi-Output Software Instruments, Using Mixer Groups and Incorporating External Effects Processors

Course Outline - Day 3

Lesson 10
Automating the Mix
Working with Offline Automation, Performing Real-Time Automation

Lesson 11
Working with Notation
Creating Notation, Using Score Styles, Working with Text, Transcribing a Performance, Working with Drum Notation, and Creating Scores and Parts

Lesson 12
Scoring to Picture
Importing Media, Setting Up Synchronization, Spotting the Movie, and Positioning Events on the Timeline

Lesson 13
Mixing in Surround
Using Surround Software Instruments, Using Surround Effects, Producing a DVD-A, Downmixing Your Project, and Using Compressor for Video Projects