Logic Pro Help :: Soundtrack Pro Training workshops in Los Angeles

Learn Logic from the author of the Apple Pro Training Series Logic book!

Dates:	Sat & Sun, July 25 & 26^th 2009
Time:	10am to 5pm
Location:	Los Angeles, CA 1727 N Vermont Ave, suite 209, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Vermont District, just east of Hollywood (Hollywood Blvd & Vermont Ave) Map: Google :: Yahoo! :: Mapquest
Hotels:	Ramada (recommended) :: More hotels
Class size:	10 students maximum
Textbook:	Soundtrack Pro 2 (Apple Pro Training Series) by Martin Sitter, Peachpit Press - will be provided in class
Trainer:	David Nahmani
Price:	$699 (Apple Certification Test & Textbook included)

$699

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Each student will be provided a station with a 20" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo and Final Cut Studio (including Soundtrack Pro 2), and the official Apple Certification textbook Soundtrack Pro 2 (Apple Pro Training Series) by Martin Sitter. Although not required, it is recommended to bring your own set of headphones.

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 Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro users who want to learn the basics of audio content creation, destructive audio editing, and mixing in Soundtrack Pro and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of Soundtrack Pro.

What You Will Learn

Creating, arranging and editing a multitrack sequence
Sound design and ambience creation
Using the waveform editor to enhance dialog and voiceover
Using single and multitake recordings, editing audio files, repairing field recordings, and fixing common audio problems
Working with reverb, compression, EQ and track bussing
Understanding integration with Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended

Course Outline

Day 1:
Preparing your First DVD Project
DVD Creation Process, the DVD-VIdeo Specification

Exploring the Full Interface
Opening a Sequence in Final Cut Pro, Exploring the File Editor Project View, Using the Global Waveform View, Analyzing an Audio File, Working with Actions, Reducing Noise, and Rippling Changes to Final Cut Pro

Working with the Frequency Spectrum
Using the Frequency Spectrum View, Controlling the Spectrum, and Working with Frequency

Recording in Soundtrack Pro
Opening Multitrack Projects, Using the Timecode HUD, Working with Tracks, Setting Up for Recording, Recording a Single Take, Collecting the Project, and Using Punch Recording

Old School Dialogue Replacement
Using Soundtrack Pro's Editing Tools, Arranging Clips, Mixing the Recording into the Scene, and Working with Ambient Noise

Day 2:
New School Dialogue Replacement
About Cycle Recording, Using the Multitake Editor, Slipping Takes, Creating a Composite Take and Using Transitions

Spotting Sound Effects
Setting Up for Spotting, Exploring the Bin and Browser, Using the Multipoint Video HUD, Three-Point Edits, Using Fades and Using Envelopes to Create Fades

Working with Musical Content
Setting Up for Music Production, Using the Search Function, Adding Music Beds, Working with Loops, Using Markers, and Using Markers to Set Tempo

Mixing Multitrack Projects
Exploring the Mixer, Using Submixes, Adding DSP Effects to a Track, Exploring Automation Modes, Using Buses and Using the Master Channel

Conforming Multitrack Projects
Working in Parallel, Importing Changes from Final Cut Pro, Sending the Revised Edit to Soundtrack Pro, Conforming Projects, Reviewing and Approving Changes, and Comparing Projects

About the Trainer:

David Nahmani is a Composer and Producer. He is the author of the Apple Training Series book Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8. He co-wrote and did sound programming for five songs for the MTV series The Real World and Undressed, and engineered and produced three classical albums on Decca Records/BMG for the Bernard Calmel Orchestra in Paris, France. He produced a remix for Switchblade Symphony released on Cleopatra Records, composed for films, licensed songs for TV and Film, and programmed XF MIDI songs for Yamaha. He is hired by Apple to teach Logic at public events such as Remix Hotel (Los Angeles, CA & Miami, FL), Taxi Road Rally, Ascap Music Expo... He is the director of the Los Angeles Logic Pro User Group. He publishes LogicProHelp.com, one of the leading online resources for Logic Pro.

David is an Apple Certified Trainer and Expert Logic Pro Consultant, working for celebrities such as Multi-Platinum Keyboardist and Composer Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson, Yes, Jefferson Airplane), Multi Platinum Songwriter R Dean Taylor (Motwon Records, Diana Ross), Composer & Keyboardist Michael Mason (Elton John), Grammy Award winning Film, TV, and Video Game Composer Mike Reagan (God of War I and II, Darkwatch, Any Given Sunday, Spiderman2, Wow Wow Wubbzy), Multi Platinum Producer & Composer Jim Johnston (World Wrestling Entertainment), and Bassist and Percussionist Xaime Cassillas (Quincy Jones).

Notable Logic Pro Help workshop students include Grammy Award Winning Producer Jason Robert (Cypress Hill, Ozomatli), Guitarist Bobby Gonzales (Lionel Richie, Earth Wind & Fire, Bobby Brown), and Bassist Victor Gonzales (Carlos Santana).