Pro Tools Notes 1

When starting up:

1. Create a blank session

Session parameters:

1. BWF
2. 48kHz
3. 24 Bit
4. Interleaved
5. I/O - Stereo Mix

To import video:

1. File
2. Import Video
3. No need to import audio when working on a silent clip

Short cuts:

1. CMD 9 - Switches between windows
2. CMD = - Mixer
3. Plus and Minus on numerical pad navigates frame by frame when nudge rate is at '1 Frame'
4. CMD 3 - Timer
5. CMD E - Detailed Editing
6. CMD 4 - Automation (Touch/Latch/Write/Read)

Session should be in 25 PAL

Set Up - Session - Timecode Rate = 25

To create tracks:

1. Shift - CMD - N
2. Mono/Stereo (Dialogue = Mono)
3. Audio/Master Filter

Importing audio:

Select track - Add - Done - Clip List

• Fades can be added between clips
• Check the az button in the top right corner is short cuts aren't working
• With the Trim tool you can select TCE to stretch a clip to fit the time you want it to.

EQ - Audio usually shouldn't go over +6db