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An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2 [STP 101]

 

Soundtrack Pro gives you all the tools you need to move, fade, cross-fade, and cut audio clips. This course will guide you through using this highly capable and versatile software. Learn to edit audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio with video clips, analyze and remove distracting background noise, and more. You’ll even learn how to implement creative sound effects.

Get the practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects with this two-day course.

This course is perfect for who want to learn the basics of audio content creation, editing, and mixing and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of
Soundtrack Pro 2.

Please note: as this is not a part of the core curriculum, there is no job placement assistance associated with taking this course. CSB reserves the right to amend or cancel the date, time and location of any Apple Pro Training Class.

 

Course Details

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Soundtrack Pro. Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application.Soundtrack Pro Level One certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS)Master Pro certification. FCS Master certification recognizes a Certified Pro’s skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master certification.

To register for the exam, please consult with the campus director. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam.

Lesson 1 - Exploring the Workspace

Workspace Overview, Editing Pane Overview, Setting Project Properties, Working with Clips, Exploring Clip Details, Dividing Clips, Cut and Paste Edits, Working with Tracks, Using the Track Tab Channel Strip, Adjusting Volume and Pan, Muting and Soloing, Scrubbing Audio, Zooming and Magnifying

Lesson 2 - Fixing Audio Files

Opening Audio Files, Non-destructive Editing and Actions, Editing at the Sample Level, Analyzing Audio Files, Fixing Pops and Clicks, Removing Noise, Working with Ambient Noise, and Applying Changes to Other Final Cut Pro Clips

Lesson 3 - Working with the Frequency Spectrum

Frequency Spectrum View, Adjusting Spectrum, Display Controls, Frequency Selection Tool, Adding Selections to the Timeline, Time Stretching Audio,Multitrack Editing, Understanding Snap Modes, and Using Cycle Regions

Lesson 4 - Editing Multitrack Projects

Opening Multitrack Projects, Using the Timecode HUD, Using Score Markers, Spotting Effects, Using the Multipoint Video HUD, and Ripple Edits.

Lesson 5 - Working with Content

Adding New Apple Collections, Using the Search Function, Creating Favorites, Working with Effects,Creating a Simple Soundtrack, and Exploring the Master Envelopes

Lesson 6 - Mixing Multitrack Projects

Using the Mixer, Adding DSP Effects to a Track,Adding DSP Effects to a Clip, Working with Fades,Using Busses, About Submixes, Exploring Mix Groups, Using Envelopes to Automate Tracks, Exploring Automation Modes, Setting Volume Levels, Returning to Final Cut Pro, Exporting a Song, and Exporting OMF/AAF Files

Lesson 7 -Conforming Multitrack Projects

Dialog Recording and ADR

Lesson 8 - ADR Recording in Soundtrack Pro

Setting Up for ADR, Choosing an Input, Monitoring Recording, Setting Recording Levels, Recording the First Take, Previewing a Recording and Multitrack Recording

Lesson 9 -Getting Deeper into ADR

Using Prerecorded ADR Files, Using the Multitake Editor, Matching Sounds, Using the Sound Pallet HUD, Using the Lift and Stamp Tools

 

When I walked into the campus and saw the software and equipment and met the instructors, my eyes popped open. CSB School of Broadcasting opened my eyes to the person I could become.
"When I walked into the campus and saw the software and equipment and met the instructors, my eyes popped open. CSB School of Broadcasting opened my eyes to the person I could become."