Pro Tools 201
Length: 16 hours
Overview
Designed for aspiring and working audio professionals, this course expands on the Pro Tools 100-Series curriculum and prepares students for real-world music and post-production workflows. Through extensive hands-on training, students will master advanced editing, mixing, automation, session management, and collaborative production techniques using the latest version of Avid Pro Tools Ultimate. Successful completion of all prerequisite Pro Tools certification exams is required before taking the official Avid Pro Tools 201 Certification Exam.
Prerequisites
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Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
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Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Fundamentals
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Successful completion of all required Pro Tools 100-Series certification exams
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Configure and optimize professional Pro Tools systems for music and post-production.
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Synchronize Pro Tools with video and external production systems.
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Import, manage, and edit video within Pro Tools.
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Exchange projects using AAF and other professional interchange formats.
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Utilize Field Recorder workflows for dialogue editing and production audio.
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Record, edit, and organize dialogue for film, television, and streaming productions.
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Manage session assets and maintain efficient project organization.
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Create professional sound design using industry-standard techniques.
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Mix audio to picture using advanced automation and editing workflows.
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Prepare sessions for final delivery using current industry specifications and formats.
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Apply professional workflow techniques for collaborative production environments.
Software Configuration
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Current version of Avid Pro Tools Ultimate
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Current Avid-supported macOS or Windows operating system
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AAX plug-ins required for the course curriculum
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EQ III
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Dynamics III
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Signal Generator and audio-analysis tools
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Current noise-reduction, restoration, synchronization, and dialogue-editing tools as applicable
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Synchro Arts VocAlign or equivalent, when required
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Dolby Atmos Renderer and related software, when applicable
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Current third-party plug-ins used in the training workflow
System Configurations
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Avid-qualified Mac or Windows workstation
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Minimum 16 GB RAM; higher capacity recommended for large post-production and Dolby Atmos sessions
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Dedicated audio recording and playback storage
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Pro Tools Ultimate with one of the following:
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Pro Tools | HDX
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Pro Tools | HD Native, where supported
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A compatible Core Audio or ASIO audio interface
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Current professional Avid interface, such as:
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Pro Tools | MTRX II
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Pro Tools | MTRX Studio
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Other currently supported Avid or third-party interface
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Current synchronization hardware, when required
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MIDI interface, when required
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EUCON-compatible control surface, such as:
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Avid S6
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Avid S4
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Avid S3
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Avid Dock