Screen-Academy





Avid Pro Tools 101 - Introduction to Pro Tools

Dates: TBC
Venue: Screen Academy Scotland, 2a Merchiston Ave, Edinburgh, EH10 4NU
0131 455 2572
Fee: £299 (£240 concession)
 
Funding options
Individual Learner Accounts (ILA) - You could get £200 towards the cost of your fees with an ILA account. Check eligibility www.ilascotland.org.uk
 
To book
Download the attached booking form and return with your payment to Screen Academy Scotland, 2A Merchiston Avenue EH10 4NU.
 
Overview
Pro Tools is the established industry standard for music production, TV and Film post-production and is used in almost every professional situation for audio production.

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 9 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.
 
By the end of this course, you will:
    * Start up and configure a Pro Tools session
    * Use the main Pro Tools windows and customize displays
    * Record audio into a Pro Tools session
    * Import audio files and regions
    * Use basic Pro Tools MIDI features
    * Work with selections and navigate a Pro Tools session
    * Create audio regions and edit tracks
    * Create stereo mixes within Pro Tools
    * Process audio using RTAS plug-ins
    * Bounce to tracks and disk
    * Work with music and post-production projects

For further course info see:http://www.avid.com/US/support/training/courses/Pro-Tools-101-Introduction-to-Pro-Tools

Tutor
Tutor, Rob Walker, is an award winning dubbing mixer and sound editor/designer with credits across independent
feature films, TV, documentary, short film and animation. Edinburgh Napier and Skillset Screen & Media Academy are an Authorized Pro School.

Who’s it for?
This course introduces Pro Tools to beginners but also gives in-depth knowledge for those who may know the software but don't feel they get the best out of it.

Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with operating a computer.
Basic understanding of recording techniques, processes, and equipment.