Audio Finishing on Avid

Course Outline
This course is designed for those who need to produce finished sound for broadcast or non-broadcast delivery or to save time and money in the dub. It teaches how to customize the interface for audio editing, use audio effects and Audio Suite Plug-ins, and how to record voiceover direct to the Timeline. Level control and monitoring options are covered and how to quickly change level and pan on the fly. Workflow for external ProTools finishing and correct formats for file export are explained.

Course Type
Hands-on and interactive instruction.

Topics Covered

• Using v3 Avid Media Composer
• Setting up the Audio Editing Toolset
• Creating Timeline Views for audio editing
• Setting up the Audio Tool Monitoring and broadcast levels
• Using the Audio Mixer’s fast menu commands
• Using Add Edit to split audio clips
• Automating keyframing for gain and pan
• Using Audio punch-in
• Using EQ & Audio Suite Plug-ins
• Adding sound effects, music or atmos
• Fixing clicks and holes
• Tracklaying logically and preparing for ProTools finishing
• Exporting OMFs, AAFs & AFEs

This course is aimed at
High end Avid editors who are entrusted with final sound for DVD and cable channels, and for Avid editors who need to prepare audio for a dub eg ProTools.

Pre-requisites
Participants will be competent Avid editors