CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Video Editor

Know Your Material

Workflow

Picture Lock

Sound Editing with Final Cut Pro and Sound Editors

The Audio Post Personnel

Chapter 2 What is Audio Post?

David Bondelevitch

Dialog Editing

Music Editing

Musical Sequences

Music-driven Sequences

Sequences that Benefit from Music

Test Screenings

The Music Crew

Sound Effects Editing

Background Effects (Ambiences)

Synch Effects (Also Called ‘Hard Effects’ or ‘Cut Effects’)

Foley

Re-Recording Mixing

Deliverables

Chapter 3 Expectations of the Video Editor

Installation

Install Location

Surround Impulse Response Files

Sound Effects

Music Beds

Music Loops

Sending Sequences to Soundtrack

Explanation of Send to Soundtrack Options

Send to Soundtrack Pro Audio File Project

Send to Soundtrack Pro Multitrack Project

Send to Soundtrack Pro Script

The Conform Process

Other Thoughts on the Video Editor Role

Chapter 4 Basic Audio Editing

Project Types

General Interface

Default Panes

The Center Section

The Bottom Pane

The Right Pane

Audio Editing

The Basics

The Process Menu

Editing in the Timeline and Using Menu Options

Heads Up Displays

Summary

Chapter 5 Introduction to Dynamics

Defining Dynamics

Dynamics Processors

Dynamics Concepts

Soundtrack’s Dynamics Processors

The Compressor

The Limiter Plug-in

The Expander

The Noise Gate

Advanced Dynamics Plug-ins

The Adaptive Limiter

The Multipressor

The Surround Compressor

The Enveloper

General Application of Dynamics

Audio Preparation

Micro-dynamics

General Dynamics

Chapter 6 Dynamics Standards

Soundtrack as the Right Tool for the Job

Theatrical Mixing

Broadcast Mixing

Mixing for DVD

Mixing for the Web

The Goniometer and Correlation Meter

Other Thoughts

Chapter 7 Spectral Tools

Equalizers

Filters

The Analyzer

The Interface

The Fat Equalizer

Single Band Filters

Using the Equalizers

Reducing Rumble

Reducing Hissing Noise

Boosting Diction

Removing the Sound of a Room

Carving the Music to Make Room for Other Audio

The Telephone Effect

Adding Fullness

Matching Another Sound

Helping a Sound Effect to Fit Properly

Using the Analyzer Tool

Matching the Sound of Audio Clips

The Lift Equalization Tool

What Can/Can’t the Matching Process Accomplish?

SubBass

Explanation of SubBass

SubBass Warning

Using SubBass

Chapter 8 Time Effects

Reverb

A Brief History of Reverbs

Soundtrack Pro Reverb

PlatinumVerb

Space Designer

Reverb Usage

Delay Effects

Echo Effect

Special Warped Sound Effect

Doubling

Other Delays

Chapter 9 Mixing

Tools for Mixing

Automation

Control Surfaces

Mixing

Levels

Panning

Processing

Master Levels – Submixes

Surround Sound Options

Mixing Advice

Summary

Chapter 10 Exporting Features of Soundtrack Pro 3

Overview

Exporting Multitrack Session Data

Exporting Single Audio Files

Exporting Multitrack Session Mixes (Stereo)

The Exported Items Menu

The File Type Menu

Exporting Video Only (Compressor)

Video Format

Quality

Filters

Geometry

Exporting Audio with Video (Compressor and Soundtrack Pro)

Exporting Audio/Video from the Single-file Editor

Exporting Audio/Video Using Compressor

The QuickTime Compatible Tab

The Apple Devices Tab

The Standard Definition Tab

Exporting Surround Sound Using Soundtrack Pro and Compressor

Exporting Dolby Digital Multichannel Audio

Exporting Uncompressed Multichannel Audio

Exporting Interleaved Video and Surround Sound Audio

Exporting Examples

Exporting a Compressed Stereo Mix Master From Soundtrack Pro

Exporting Uncompressed Surround Sound Stems From Soundtrack Pro

Exporting a QuickTime Audio/Video Interleaved File with Surround Sound

Things to Remember When Exporting

Special Thanks

Chapter 11 Acoustical Design and Configuration

Sound Development

The Waveform

Sound Levels

Sound Reacting to the Room

Sound and Materials

Optimizing a Room

Room Size

Construction

Checklist for Audio Setup Issues

Special Thanks

Chapter 12 Shortcuts and Additional Materials

Keyboard Shortcuts

Apple Loops

Selected Feature Comparison with Pro Tools and Nuendo

Chapter 13 Scenarios and Practical Tutorials

The Functions

Chapter Order

Alphabetical Order by Function Name

1. Recording Audio

Introduction

Steps

2. Sharing Files Between Projects

Introduction

Steps

3. The Actions List

Introduction

Steps

4. Copy/Paste Clip Effects

Introduction

Steps

5. Leveling Clean Dialog

Introduction

Steps

6. Leveling Noisy Dialog

Introduction

Steps

7. Recording Automated Dialog Replacement (ADR)

Introduction

Steps

8. The Multitake Editor

Introduction

Steps

9. Placing Sound Effects

Introduction

Steps

10. The Audio Stretch Tool

Introduction

Steps

11. Adding Ambient Noise

Introduction

Steps

12. The Spectrum Selection Tool

Introduction

Steps

13. The Restoration Tools

Introduction

Steps

14. Noise Reduction

Introduction

Steps

15. Stem Routing

Introduction

Steps

16. Using the Surround Panner

Introduction

Steps

17. Adding Reverb on a Bus

Introduction

Steps

18. Automating Effects Plug-ins

Introduction

Steps

19. Project Music Settings

Introduction

Steps

20. Exploring Music Loops

Introduction

Steps

Index

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