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Apple Pro Training Series: Soundtrack Pro

Name: Apple Pro Training Series: Soundtrack Pro
Author: Mary Plummer
ISBN: 9780321357571

by Mary Plummer

December 2005

Beginner

528 pages

9h 23m

English

Peachpit Press

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Copyright
Acknowledgments
Getting Started
The MethodologyCourse StructureWorking with the InterfaceSound Design and Arrangement in the TimelineWorking with the Waveform EditorRecording, Mixing, and EffectsExporting and Managing FilesAdvanced Soundtrack Pro TechniquesUsing Soundtrack Pro with other Apple Pro ApplicationsAbout the FootageSystem RequirementsCopying the Lesson FilesInstalling the Lesson FilesReconnecting Broken Media LinksAbout the Apple Pro Training SeriesApple Pro Certification ProgramResources
1. Working with the Interface
Preparing the ProjectLaunching Soundtrack ProExploring the Project WindowPlaying a Project in the TimelineNavigating in the TimelineZooming in and out of the TimelineWorking with the Global Timeline ViewExploring the Media and Effects ManagerWorking with the Browser TabAdding a Video File to a ProjectAdding a File to FavoritesUsing Files in the Bin TabSearching for Audio FilesWorking with Files in the TimelineExtending LoopsResizing Non-Looping FilesSaving a ProjectOpening a File in the Waveform EditorProject PracticeOpening the MixerLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
2. Creating and Arranging a Multitrack Project
Preparing the ProjectWorking with a New Multitrack ProjectOpening a Project from Soundtrack ProExploring the Project ControlsWorking with the Time Signature ControlWorking with the Tempo ControlWorking with the Key ControlWorking with the Project Format ControlsPreparing the ProjectMoving Tabs in the Project WindowWorking with Tracks in the TimelineSetting a Track’s FormatSaving the ProjectAdding Tracks in the TimelineMoving Tracks in the TimelineSearching for Sound EffectsMoving Clips ManuallyRemoving TracksChanging a Clip’s Playback ModeSoloing a TrackConverting a Clip to LoopingAdjusting a Track’s VolumeArranging Music in the TimelineMaintaining Musical TimeTrimming Musical LoopsSetting Project PreferencesProject PracticeLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
3. Creating Suspense with Sound Design
Preparing the ProjectWorking with Video in Soundtrack ProViewing Video DetailsResizing the Utility WindowMoving and Resizing TabsSaving Window LayoutsControlling Video PlaybackProject PracticePlanning a Scene’s Sound DesignImagining the SoundscapeOrganizing Sound EffectsSearching for Reality Sound EffectsChoosing Ambience to Add PresenceEstablishing a Story with SoundSetting the Mood of the SceneProject PracticeWorking with MarkersAdding Markers to the TimelineNaming MarkersProject PracticeMoving Between MarkersCatching UpBuilding Sound Effects TracksCreating and Removing Playback RegionsProject PracticeChanging Track Names and IconsNaming TracksChanging Track IconsLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
4. Building Suspense with Editing Techniques
Preparing the ProjectAdjusting Track LevelsSplitting a Clip in the TimelineAdjusting Clips with Precision in the TimelineBuilding Suspense with Sound EffectsFixing Mistakes with Undo and RedoShifting a Clip in the TimelineNudging a Clip within a TrackProject PracticeAdding Foley Sound EffectsBuilding Foley TracksAuditioning Foley Sound EffectsProject PracticeDuplicating a Clip in the TimelinePutting It All TogetherProject PracticeCrafting Suspense with MusicAuditioning Music LoopsAdding Music TracksDoubling a Musical PartEditing with the Razor ToolTransposing Audio ClipsProject PracticeAdding a Stinger for EffectOverlapping Clips in the TimelineCreating Crossfades Between Audio ClipsExtending a CrossfadeTruncating Overlapping Audio ClipsCreating a Master TimesliceLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
5. Designing Sound in the Waveform Editor
Preparing the ProjectCreating an Audio File ProjectUnderstanding Audio File ProjectsOpening and Saving an Audio File ProjectExploring the Waveform EditorNavigating with MarkersPlaying Audio Files in the Waveform EditorUsing the Global Waveform ViewSetting Ruler Units in the Waveform DisplayViewing a Frequency SpectrumProcessing Audio Files in the Waveform EditorSelecting Part of an Audio FileUsing Other Selection TechniquesApplying Actions to Fade In and Fade OutExtending a SelectionDeleting ActionsMoving Between SelectionsProject PracticePlaying an Audio File Project in the TimelineCreating Another Audio File ProjectGraphically Editing Audio FilesViewing the Waveform at the Sample LevelSilencing the BeginningWorking with the Audio Stretching ToolAdjusting Amplitude in the Waveform EditorFlattening ActionsEditing an Audio WaveformOpening and Saving an Audio File ProjectSetting a Marker in the Waveform EditorCopying a SelectionPasting a SelectionProject PracticeCombining Waveforms to Customize EffectsSearching for Additional EffectsPasting a MixProject PracticeClosing and SavingLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
6. Modifying and Repairing Dialog in the Waveform Editor
Preparing the ProjectWorking with Voiceover RecordingsSilencing Unwanted SoundProject PracticeNormalizing Voiceover LevelsDoubling Dialog TracksProject PracticeWorking with Production SoundNormalizing Location RecordingsModifying an ActionEvaluating Noise in the WaveformSetting a Noise PrintReducing Noise in a WaveformPreviewing Noise OnlyWorking with the Actions Insert BarAnalyzing Files in the Waveform EditorEliminating Clicks and PopsReading and Fixing the ProblemWorking with AmbienceSetting an Ambient Noise PrintWorking with the Zoom ToolSelecting at the Zero Crossing PointPasting Ambience to Replace SilenceProject PracticeLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
7. Recording Audio
Preparing the ProjectPlanning Your Recording SessionConnecting Your Audio EquipmentChecking for Hard Drive SpaceSetting the Recording PreferencesExploring Both Recording MethodsRecording a Single TakeWorking with Multiple TakesRecording Multiple TakesTips for Recording AudioPreparing the ProjectEditing Recorded Files in the TimelinePreviewing the Different TakesUsing the Razor Tool to Edit RecordingsProject PracticeLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts

8. Mixing Audio
Preparing the ProjectEvaluating a SongIsolating Tracks with Mute and SoloFeeling the Rhythm TracksListening to the Melody and Supporting TracksRecognizing Lead, Solo, and Harmony TracksUnderstanding Basic MixingProject PracticeBalancing Volume LevelsModifying Volume Levels in the MixerProject PracticeUsing the Exclusive Solo FeatureBalancing Panning LevelsProject PracticeAutomating Volume Level and Pan EnvelopesAdding Envelope PointsAutomating a Panning EffectProject PracticeEditing Envelope PointsTips for Working with Envelope PointsRecording Envelope Points in the Timeline and MixerModifying the Window Layout for Recording AutomationWorking with Read, Touch, and Latch AutomationLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
9. Working with Audio Effects and Finishing the Mix
Preparing the ProjectWorking with Realtime EffectsViewing Effect Parameters and PresetsAdding Realtime Effects to a TrackProject PracticeWorking with Effects in the MixerSaving an Effect PresetApplying User Presets to EffectsAutomating Effect ParametersRecording Effect AutomationWorking with Busses and SendsSending Tracks to a BusAdding Effects to a BusAdding Effects to the ProjectProject PracticeSetting the Overall Project Volume LevelListening to a Temporary Mono MixLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
10. Distributing and Managing Soundtrack Pro Files
Preparing the ProjectDistributing Soundtrack Pro ProjectsExporting a Project MixExporting a Customized MixExporting a Selected TrackProject PracticeExporting All TracksExporting with CompressorProject PracticeDistributing Media Files with a ProjectReconnecting Project FilesExporting Looping and Non-Looping FilesProject PracticeWorking with the Apple Loops UtilityOpening Files in the Apple Loops UtilityAdding a File to the Assets DrawerSetting Property TagsReading File InfoSetting Search TagsSetting Descriptor TagsSaving Changes to a FileProject PracticeAdding Your New Files to the Soundtrack Pro Search DatabaseProject PracticeLesson Review
11. Advanced Editing, Mixing, and Sound Design Techniques
Preparing the ProjectScoring a Marker to the PlayheadUnderstanding the Round Trip WorkflowAutomating the Master EnvelopesAutomating Project TempoAutomating Project KeyProject PracticeReplacing Audio Files in the TimelineChanging Clip SpeedChanging the Offset of an Audio ClipProject PracticeWorking with TimeslicesSelecting Timeslices in Multiple TracksProject PracticeWorking with Multiple OutputsRecording Output AutomationSetting Up Control SurfacesConnecting Control SurfacesAdding and Deleting Control SurfacesLesson ReviewKeyboard Shortcuts
12. Using Soundtrack Pro with Other Apple Pro Applications
Using Soundtrack Pro with Final Cut ProProject PracticeSaving a File as AppleScriptSending a Sequence to Soundtrack ProUsing Soundtrack Pro with MotionUsing Soundtrack Pro with DVD Studio ProLesson Review
Final Cut Studio Workflows

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Chapter 8. Mixing Audio

Lesson Files	Soundtrack Pro book files > 08-09_Projects&Media > 8-1 Basic Mix Start
Time	This lesson takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.
Goals	Evaluate a song
	Understand basic mixing
	Balance volume and panning levels for each track
	Automate volume and panning levels over time
	Adjust track levels in the Mixer
	Record automation in the Timeline and Mixer

Mixing is one of the most important steps in finishing a project in Soundtrack Pro. Balancing the volume levels within the song and making it sonically interesting are essential to the overall sound regardless of the type of project. An unmixed soundtrack is like an audio sketch that is lacking color and dimension. The mixing process blends the audio from the different tracks ...

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Chapter 8. Mixing Audio

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