Pro Tools 101
Week 1: Introduction and Background
- Capabilities of Pro Tools Systems
- Meet and Greet
- The Evolution of Digidesign
- Digital Audio Theory
- Configuring a Pro Tools System
- Assignment 1: Pro Tools System Configuration
Week 2: Getting Inside Pro Tools
- Pro Tools File Structure
- Starting Pro Tools
- The Pro Tools Interface
- Edit Tools and Modes
- Time Scales and Ruler Views
- Transport Window Controls
Week 3: Creating Your First Session
- Configuring a Pro Tools Session
- The Playback and Edit Cursors
- Saving, Locating, and Opening Existing Sessions
Week 4: Making Your First Audio Recording
- System Requirements
- Preparing to Record
- Recording and Managing Audio
- Organizing Files and Regions
Week 5: Importing Media Into Your Session
- File Parameters and Formats
- How To Import Audio
- Importing QuickTime Movies
Week 6: Making Your First MIDI Recording
- MIDI Basics
- Using MIDI in Pro Tools
- Preparing to Record MIDI
- Virtual Instruments
- Setting the Default Meter and Tempo
- Recording MIDI Tracks
- Viewing MIDI Data
Week 7: Selecting and Navigating
- Timeline vs. Edit Selections
- Working With Selections
- Adjusting the Session View
- Adding Markers
Week 8: Basic Editing Techniques
- Playback Options
- Editing Regions
- Moving and Trimming Regions
- Creating Fades
- Undo Capabilities
Week 9: Basic Mixing Techniques
- Mixer Terminology
- The Pro Tools Mix Window
- Basic Automation
- Real-Time Plug-Ins
Week 10: Finishing Your Work
- Backing Up Sessions
- Creating a Stereo Mix
- Burning Audio on CDs
Week 11: Hands-On Project #1
- Installing Project Session Files and Plug-Ins
- Planning Projects
- Case Study of an Album Project
- Do a Music Project!
Week 12: Hands-On Project #2
- Working With Video
- Case Study of a Post-Production Project
- Do a Post Project!
Prerequisites
Textbook
Pro Tools 101 Version 7.4 Official Courseware
Pro Tools 101 Version 7.4 Official Courseware is an excellent learning companion designed to provide reference information to all students learning Pro Tools. Written by Digidesign, this training manual walks you through all of the topics covered in the course, from navigation and displays, to mixing concepts and using MIDI in Pro Tools.
Tuition: $1200 (Includes official courseware)
Registration fee: $50.00
Only 20 seats available.
Job placement assistance is available when course is completed.
