An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2

An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2

What You Will Learn:
- 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

Course Outline:

Day 1

Topic Description
- Preparing your First DVD Project DVD Creation Process, the DVD-VIdeo Specification
- Exploring the Full Interface 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
- Working with the Frequency Spectrum Using the Frequency Spectrum View
- Controlling the Spectrum, and Working with Frequency
- 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
- Old School Dialogue Replacement Using Soundtrack Pro’s Editing Tools
- Arranging Clips
- Mixing the Recording into the Scene and Working with Ambient Noise

Day 2

Topic Description
- New School Dialogue Replacement About Cycle Recording
- Using the Multitake Editor
- Slipping Takes
- Creating a Composite Take and Using Transitions
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
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
- Mixing Multitrack Projects Exploring the Mixer
- Using Submixes
- Adding DSP Effects to a Track
- Exploring Automation Modes
- Using Buses and Using the Master Channel
- 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

This course covers the knowledge necessary to become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Soundtrack Pro. Level One certification is granted upon successful completion of the Soundtrack Pro, Level One exam. Apple Authorized Training Centers offer this exam either as part of the course or separately.

This certification also counts towards Final Cut Studio Master Pro certification which recognizes competency with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite.

Course book included: Yes
Exam included: No
Certificate of acheivement supplied: Yes

Classes are scheduled approximately every 6-8 weeks, however we can run bespoke courses and classes for groups outside this schedule please contact us for details.