Course Overview
This two-day training course in Birmingham City centre at the NTI Birmingham guides you through editing audio files, repair field recordings, perform multi-track 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 Sound Track Pro.
The book for this course is Apple Pro Training Series, “Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio” by Jeff Sobel.
Dates: This course will run on an on-demand basis.
What you will learn:
- Creating, arranging and editing a multi-track sequence.
- Sound design and ambience creation.
- Using the waveform editor to enhance dialog and voiceover.
- Using single and multi-take 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.
Day 1
Sound Editing Basics
Understanding the Sound Editing Process, Cleaning Dialogue, Integrating Sound Effects and Adding Music.
Sound Mixing Basics
Offline Mixing, Online Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, Sending to a STP Multitrack Project, Performing Basic Mixing Tasks, Adjusting and Automating Levels, Conforming and Returning to Final Cut Pro.
Getting to Know Soundtrack Pro
Using the Frequency Spectrum View, Controlling the Spectrum, and Working with Frequency.
Recording in Soundtrack Pro
Understanding Panes, Tabs and Window Layouts, Setting Project Properties, Controlling Playback, Navigating the Timeline and Exploring the Track Header.
Fixing Audio Files
Sending to an STP Audio File Project, Exploring the File Editor Project View, Navigating the Waveform Display, Redrawing Waveforms, Analyzing an Audio File, Working with Actions, Noise Reduction, Returning to Final Cut Pro and Saving an Action as an AppleScript.
Recording Dialogue
Opening a Multitrack Project, Working with Tracks, Setting Up for Recording, Recording a Single Take, Collecting the Project and Using Punch Recording.
Day 2
Editing Dialogue
Using the Editing Tools, Arranging Clips, Basic Mixing, Using the Noise Reduction Process and Adding with Ambient Noise.
Multi-take Editing (ADR)
Using the Multi-take Editor, Adding a Guide Track, Organizing the Takes, Slipping Takes, Creating a Composite Take and Smoothing Transitions.
Spotting Sound Effects
Setting Up for Spotting, Exploring the Bin and the Browser, Using the Multipoint Video HUD, Three-Point Edits, Using Fades and Using Envelopes to Create Fades.
Scoring Using Loops
Setting Up for Music Production, the Search Tab, Adding Music Beds, Working with Loops and Using Markers.
Mixing Multitrack Projects
Exploring the Mixer, Using Sub mixes, Adding DSP Effects to Mixer Tracks, Automating the Mix, Using Busses, Using the Master Channel and Surround Sound Mixing.
Review and Certification Exam
Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Sound Editing status.
Assessment
The Certified Professional (ACP), Level 1 in Sound Editing certification is granted upon successful completion of the Sound Editing Level 1 exam.
This course also counts toward Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification. when combined with successful completetion of three of the following exams:
Entry Requirements
Who should attend?
This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of audio content creation, editing, and mixing and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to best explore the audio functionality of Final Cut Studio.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
- Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended.