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Avid Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $1,295
  • Earn 12,950 reward points
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  • 299 Broadway, New York, NY
  • 15 hours over 2 sessions

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Description

What you'll learn in this avid training:

Course Description
This course covers basic Pro Tools principles. It provides everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project-from initial set up to final mixdown. The course focuses on Pro Tools software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for the audio enthusiast with little to no Pro Tools experience.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Create your first session
  • Make your first audio recording
  • Import media into your session
  • Make your first MIDI recording
  • Select and navigate
  • Apply basic and mixed editing techniques
  • Finish your work

Prerequisites
  • Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X
  • Basic understanding of recording techniques, processes, and equipment.
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 to Know Pro Tools

  • What is Pro Tools?
  • The Story of Pro Tools
  • Basics of Digital Audio
  • Pro Tools System Configuration
  • Complete Production Toolkit
  • Cross-Platform Issues
Lesson 2: Getting Inside Pro Tools
  • Target Systems
  • Pro Tools File Structure
  • Starting Pro Tools
  • The Pro Tools Software Interface
  • Edit Tool Functions
  • Edit Mode Features
  • Time Scales and Rulers
  • MIDI Control Features
Lesson 3: Creating Your First Session
  • Creating and Configuring a Pro Tools Session
  • The Playback Cursor and the Edit Cursor
  • Saving, Locating, and Opening Existing Sessions
Lesson 4: Making Your First Audio Recording
  • Before Recording
  • Preparing to Record
  • Recording and Managing Audio
  • Organizing after Recording
Lesson 5: Importing and Working with Media in a Session
  • Considerations Prior to Import
  • Importing Audio
  • Importing Video
  • Adding Insert Processors
Lesson 6: Making Your First MIDI Recording
  • MIDI Basics
  • MIDI in Pro Tools
  • Preparing to Record MIDI
  • Using Visual Instruments
  • Setting the Session Meter, Tempo, and Key Signature
  • Recording MIDI
  • Viewing MIDI Data on MIDI-Compatible Tracks
Lesson 7: Selecting and Navigating
  • Using the Universe View
  • Types of Selection
  • Working with Selections
  • Adjusting the Session View
  • Adding Markers to Your Session
Lesson 8: Basic Editing Techniques
  • Selecting Playback Options
  • Using the Edit Modes
  • Editing Clips
  • Moving and Trimming Clips
  • Creating Fade Effects
  • Undoing Your Work
Lesson 9: Basic Mixing Techniques

  • Basic Mixer Terminology
  • Basic Automation
  • Real-Time Plug-Ins
Lesson 10: Finishing Your Work
  • Backing Up Your Session
  • Creating a Stereo Mixdown
  • Burning Songs to CD from iTunes

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

  • If notice is given 16 or more business 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 16 business days no rescheduling or refunds are permitted.
  • Clients who commence a master class may not cancel and are responsible for the entire Master Class fee.
  • Any exam cancellations will be accessed a $50 administrative fee.

All cancellations and registration changes must be received in writing. Please e-mail to [email protected]. Attendee substitutions may be made for any student without penalty or additional cost at any time until the class begins.


Rescheduling Policy:

  • If notice is given 16 or more business 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. The school reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment or in other circumstances. We will endeavor to give as much advance notice as possible of any change to the schedule. We shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss arising whatsoever.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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In 1994, Jeff Rothberg and Ben Kozuch launched Future Media Concepts as the world's first Avid Authorized Training Center. Over the years, FMC expanded its curriculum to become the nation's premier digital media training center representing the leading software manufacturers, including Adobe,...

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