What You ll Find in This Book

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What You'll Find in This Book

This book is designed as a guide to producing audio for film, video, and multimedia using Pro Tools. It is not meant as an introductory tutorial on Pro Tools itself. A basic working knowledge of the software is needed prior reading this book. I will discuss advanced features in Pro Tools and how they are applied to film, video, and multi-media specifically .

After reading this book, you will know how to do the following:

  • Work with SMPTE time code and its variations in Pro Tools.

  • Synchronize Pro Tools with videotape, QuickTime movies, and other audio sources such as DAT machines.

  • Record narration, dialog replacement, foley, and special effects.

  • Mix audio down to multi-channel formats.

  • Print your final mix onto a VTR , DAT, audio CD, or QuickTime file.

  • Work with directors, editors and production sound mixers/recordists.

  • Interchange audio data between Pro Tools and video editing software such as Avid's Media Composer.

  • Use cue sheets to create marker lists into Pro Tools in order to place audio events quickly.

  • Use pitch shifting to create unique sound effects.

  • Use EQ to correct for mic placement.

  • Remove unwanted noise from production audio.

  • Place audio to specific timecode positions .

  • Use Pro Tools in a laptop for location recording.

  • Calibrate and use reference levels.

  • Calibrate multichannel sound systems for proper monitoring.

  • Organize your project workflow in Pro Tools.

  • Integrate your work into larger productions .

  • Use automation to create a dynamic and compelling mix.

  • Back up and archive your data.

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PRO TOOLS R for video, film, and multimedia
PRO TOOLS R for video, film, and multimedia
ISBN: N/A
EAN: N/A
Year: 2003
Pages: 70

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