Course Description
Course Description
This course provides a more detailed look at the Pro Tools system above and beyond the knowledge you gained in the Pro Tools 101 course. It covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system at the User level. This course, along with the Pro Tools 101: An Introduction to Pro Tools, provides the foundation to Pro Tools User Certification and for the later 200-series of courses on Pro Tools music and post production.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for users with basic Pro Tools skills, including:
- Musicians
- Audio Engineers
- Sound Editors for Film and Television
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Configure your studio and session
- Control Pro Tools using external controllers
- Manage session data and media files
- Record MIDI and audio, using loop recording and advanced techniques
- Work with time scales and virtual instruments
- Work with Avid Elastic Audio
- Edit and quantize MIDI and audio
- Use audio editing and file management techniques
- Apply editing techniques such as the use of Clip Loops
- Enable, play, view, and edit automation data
- Mix using sends, returns, plug-ins, Master Faders, and groups
Prerequisites:
- Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X
- Avid Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools class or equivalent experience
Course Outline:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Lesson 1: Getting Started
Lesson 2: Configuring and Controlling Pro Tools
Lesson 3: Managing Session Data and Media Files
Lesson 4: Recording MIDI & Audio
Lesson 5: Working with Timebases and Virtual Instruments
Lesson 6: Working with Elastic Audio
Lesson 7: Working with MIDI and Audio
Lesson 8: Audio Editing and File Management Techniques
Lesson 9: Additional Editing Techniques
Lesson 10: Automation
Lesson 11: Basic Mixing and Signal Flow
Lesson 12: Advanced Mixing Techniques
Cancelling an Open Enrollment Registration
Cancellation policy:
If notice is given 15 or more calendar days before the start of a class, the student may receive a full refund less a $100 administrative fee. If notice is given less than 15 calendar days no rescheduling or efunds are permitted.
Rescheduling Policy
If notice Is given 15 or more calendar days before the start of the class a student may reschedule . A student can reschedule a class up to two (2) times. Additional reschedules will not be allowed.
No Shows if a student does not attend a scheduled session, there will be no refund or rescheduling permitted. Payment is forfeited. FMC reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment or in other circumstances. FMC will endeavor to give as much advance notice as possible of any change to the schedule. FMC shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss arising whatsoever.