Apple Courses

Professional Sound Engineering and Music Technology Training

I.M.T. International Training Centre Of The Year 2008

Additional certification modules.

These additional modules provide students with certified training in two vastly powerful music production and sound-for-picture software applications used in many top music and audio post-production facilities throughout the world. Certification in these applications will add greatly to the diversity of career options available to our students as well as giving them a competitive edge in the job market. Consequently, these additional modules are highly recommended to all prospective students.

Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8

Everything you need to create, record and perform your music

Course Description

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing. This course uses the Apple Pro Training Series book “ Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8,” by David Nahmani.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express.

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Logic Pro 8.

Course Outline - Day 1

Topic

Description

Lesson 1

Making Music with Logic

Launching Logic, Exploring the interface, Navigating the Song, Zooming, Previewing and using Loops, Building an arrangement, Mixing, and Exporting the mix

Lesson 2

Recording Audio

Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Instrument, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Takes in Cycle Mode, Recording Multiple Tracks, Recording Additional Takes on Multiple Tracks, Punching in and out (Auto and On the Fly), Adjusting Recording settings and Adjusting Metronome Settings

Lesson 3

Editing Audio

Deleting Unused Audio Files, Importing Audio Files with the Browser, Comping Takes, Flatten Take Folder, Using Fades and Crossfades, Resizing an Audio Region, Moving an Edit Point, Cleaning a Noisy take, and Using the Sample Editor

Lesson 4

Recording MIDI

Using Software Instruments, Quantizing a Recording, Using External MIDI Hardware, Merging New Recordings, Recording Additional Takes, Layering Instruments, and Splitting a Keyboard to Control Two Instruments

Lesson 5

Editing and Programming MIDI

Importing MIDI Files, Editing in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing in the Score Editor, Editing in the Hyper Editor, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events, and Cleaning a MIDI Recording

Course Outline - Day 2

Topic

Description

Lesson 6

Programming Drums

Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing a Pattern and Creating a Snare Roll

Lesson 7

Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching

Adjusting a Song’s Tempo to a Loop, Adjusting a Loop’s Tempo to a Song, Tempo Changes and Curves, Time-stretching Audio, Time-stretching MIDI, Using Apple Loops, Creating Blue and Green Apple Loops, Adding Apple Loops to a Lop Browser and Using the Follow Tempo Function

Lesson 8

Arranging the Song

Using the Grid, Inserting Time Signature Changes, Using the Catch Function, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Cutting Regions, Repeating Sections, and Using Aliases to Build an Arrangement

Lesson 9

Mixing

Preparing for Mixing, Using the Mixer, Individual Channel Strips for Ultrabeat, Using the Library, Using Plug-ins, Using Buses, Reading the Meters, Exporting your Mix, Burning a CD and Exporting Individual Tracks

Lesson 10

Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces

Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers

Course Outline - Day 3

Topic

Description

Lesson 11

Scoring Movies

Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack

Lesson 12

Troubleshooting Logic

Getting Sound Out and In, Getting MIDI Out and In, Recovering Deleted Audio or MIDI Regions, Reading the System Performance Meter, Basic Computer Maintenance Steps, and Adding Third Party Plug-ins

STP 101: An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2

Audio Editing and Sound Design in Final Cut Studio

Course Description

This two-day class guides you through using Soundtrack Pro to edit audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques. This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.

Who Should Attend?

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

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Soundtrack Pro. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application.

Course Outline - Day 1

Topic

Description

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, and Zooming and Magnifiying.

Lesson 2

Fixing Audio Files

Opening Audio Files, Non-destructive Editing and Actions, Editing at the Sample Level, Analyzing an Audio File, 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.

Course Outline - Day 2

Topic

Description

Lesson 6

Mixing Multitrack Projects

Using the Mixer, Adding DSP Effects to a Track, Adding DSP Effects to a Clip, Working with Fades, Usng Busses, About Submixes, Using Envelopes to Automate Tracks, Exploring Automation Modes, Setting Volume for Video, Returning to Final Cut Pro, Exporting Your 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.