Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sobel, Jeff, Author.

Series:

Apple Pro Training

Apple Pro training series Sound editing in Final Cut Studio

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Final cut (Electronic resource).

Soundtrack.

Digital video--Data processing--Editing.

Digital video.

Sound--Digital techniques--Recording and reproducing.

Sound.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 393 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Sound editing in Final Cut Studio : audio editing and sound design with Final Cut Pro 7 and Soundtrack Pro 3

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2009

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Audio producer Jeff Sobel is your guide to the only professional audio post-production application designed specifically for the Final Cut editor: Soundtrack Pro 3. Working seamlessly between Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro, you’ll master audio restoration and clean-up, build and edit multitrack projects, record and edit voice-overs and narration, and experiment with advanced mixing and effects. Using footage from the hit TNT show Leverage and the gorgeous HD documentary OneSixRight, this step-by-step, Apple-certified guide starts with sound editing and mixing basics in Final Cut Pro, and moves on to the fine points of fixing audio files, working with the frequency spectrum, recording and editing dialogue, and spotting sound effects in Soundtrack Pro. Finally, you'll score a sophisticated multitrack montage sequence, and mix and conform it to professional standards. Whether you're a seasoned editor or just getting started, this book shows you how to use Final Cut Studio as an integrated package to produce superb audio and sound design. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files Focused lessons take you step by step through real-world projects Accessible writing style puts expert instructors at your side Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and help you prepare for the Apple Pro certification exam

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Lesson 1 Sound Editing Basics

Understanding the Sound Editing Process

Cleaning Dialogue

Normalizing Audio

Normalizing a Group of Clips

Controlling Dynamic Range

Separating Signal from Noise

Controlling Audio Frequencies

Correcting Highs and Lows

Removing Hums

Integrating Sound Effects

Constructing Ambiences

Editing Subframe Audio

Enhancing the Scene

Adding Music

Lesson Review

Lesson 2 Sound Mixing Basics

Mixing in Final Cut Pro

Fading In and Out

Using Audio Keyframes to Fade

Solo and Mute Controls

Engaging the Button Bar

Setting Audio Levels

The Audio Mixer Window

Setting Up Views in the Audio Mixer

Mixing On the Fly

Controlling Keyframe Frequency

Resetting All Keyframes

Creating Perspective

Finishing Your Mix

Mixing in Soundtrack Pro

Sending to a Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Project

Performing Basic Mixing Tasks

Muting and Soloing

Adding Fades

Adjusting Levels

Automating Level Changes

Returning to Final Cut Pro

Lesson 3 Getting to Know Soundtrack Pro

Opening Sequences from Final Cut Pro

Sending Sequences to Soundtrack Pro

Exploring the Soundtrack Pro Editing Workspace

Working with Panes

Working with Tabs

Using Window Layouts

Setting Project Properties

Setting the Sample Rate

Working with Timecode

Controlling Playback

J-K-L Playback

Moving Around the Timeline

Positioning the Playhead

Using the Scrub Tool

Exploring the Track Header

Volume and Pan

Mute and Solo

Lesson 4 Fixing Audio Files

Getting Ready to Perform Audio Restoration

Sending Audio Files to Soundtrack Pro

Exploring the File Editor Project View

Using the Global Waveform View

Redrawing Waveforms.

Analyzing an Audio File

Zooming In on Problems

Fixing the Problems Soundtrack Pro Detects

Working with Actions

Locating an Action

Reordering Actions

Removing Actions

Reducing Noise

Exploring Noise

Setting a Noise Print

Using the Reduce Noise Dialog

Bypassing Noise Reduction to Hear Your Original Sound

Adjusting the Noise Reduction Level

Applying Noise Reduction

Refining Noise Reduction Settings

Rippling Your Changes to Final Cut Pro

Using Soundtrack Pro Scripts to Speed Up Your Work

Lesson 5 Editing in Frequency Spectrum View

Using Frequency Spectrum View

Exploring the Frequency Spectrum View

Linear Versus Logarithmic Scales

Controlling the Spectrum

Setting the Frequency Range

Adjusting the Spectrum Power Controls

Adjusting View Color Scheme

Resetting the Frequency Spectrum View

Working with Frequency

Removing Frequencies

Finishing Up

Lesson 6 Recording in Soundtrack Pro

Opening a Multitrack Project

Using the Timecode HUD

Working with Tracks

Creating Tracks

Reordering Tracks

Deleting Tracks

Naming Tracks

Locking Tracks

Setting Up for Recording

Choosing a Track to Record

Choosing a Recording Input

Choosing a Channel Configuration

Adjusting the Channel Setting

Displaying Recording Settings in the Track Header

Recording a Single Take

Choosing a Recording Destination

Arming a Track for Recording

Setting a Recording Level

Resetting the Peak Indicator

Recording a Take

Collecting the Project

Using Punch Recording

Lesson 7 Editing Dialogue

Using Soundtrack Pro's Editing Tools

Using the Selection Tool

Using the Blade Tool

Deleting Clips

Using the Timeslice Tool

Arranging Clips

Disabling Snapping Mode

Moving Clips in a Single Track.

Nudging Clips Frame by Frame

Adjusting Clip Duration

Setting the Default Time Stretch Algorithm

Truncating Overlapping Clips

Blending the Rerecorded Dialogue into the Scene

Creating a Cycle Region

Adjusting Track Volume

Using Actions to Adjust Clip Volume

Working with Ambient Noise

Lesson 8 Automated Dialogue Replacement Using the Multitake Editor

About Multitake Editing

Setting Up for Multitake Editing

Creating a Guide Take

The Multitake Editor

Converting a Clip into a Multitake Clip

Naming Takes

Cycle Recording in the Multitake Editor

Deleting a Take

Adding a Prerecorded Take

Reordering Takes

Auditioning Takes

Slipping Takes

Creating a Composite Take

Splitting Takes

Selecting Takes

Using Transitions

Adding Transitions

Working with Fades

Lesson 9 Spotting Sound Effects

Setting Up for Spotting

Exploring the Bin and the Browser

Previewing Files in the Bin

Opening the Browser

Locating Files in the Browser

Adding Browser Files to Your Project

Using the Multipoint Video HUD

Spotting with the Multipoint Video HUD

Three-Point Edits

Using the Search Tab to Find and Spot Sound Effects

Setting the End of Project Marker

Additional Practice

Lesson 10 Scoring Using Loops

Setting Up for Music Production

Switching the Project to the Beats-Based Ruler

Searching the Apple Loops Library

Opening the Search Tab

Looping vs. Non-looping Files

Using Snapping to Place Clips in the Timeline

Setting the Tempo of the Project

Resizing Looping Files

Creating an Original Score Using Apple Loops

Using Crossfades

Choosing the Fade Type

Using Markers to Set Tempo

Using the Master Tempo Envelope

Adapting Tempo to Onscreen Video Cues

Lesson Review.

Lesson 11 Advanced Mixing Techniques

Preparing for Mixing

Naming Submixes

Routing Tracks to Submixes

Mixing the Project

Adding Real-Time Effects to Mixer Tracks

Using Voice Level Match

Blending Music and SFX

Using Busses and Sends

Creating a Bus

Naming Busses

Working with Effects on Busses

Using Sends

Setting up for Surround Mixing

Lesson 12 Conforming Multitrack Projects

Working in Parallel

Importing Changes from Final Cut Pro

Sending the Revised Edit to Soundtrack Pro

Conforming Projects

Reviewing Changes

Viewing Clip Details

Approving Changes

Filtering, Sorting, and Grouping Clips

Finishing

Glossary

Media.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786612433016

9780321679185

0321679180

9781282433014

1282433016

9780321679178

0321679172

OCLC:

1027165309