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Avid Media Composer 6.x Cookbook

Avid Media Composer 6.x Cookbook

By: Benjamin Hershleder;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 20-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 24-DEC-2012

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"Over 100 highly effective and practical recipes for professional quality editing Hands-on recipes in a step-by-step logical approach to quickly get started with Avid Media Composer and gain deeper understanding Learn Avid Media Composer in a completely new way— gain intensive exposure with various editing options to develop your abilities, become even more creative, and acquaint yourself with various methods that you never thought were possible Understand not only why it works, but also how it works and browse through lots of tips and techniques to perform professional...

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Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 03-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 20-JUL-2012

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A professional musician guides serious hobbyists through Pro Tool Pro Tools puts professional recording and music production software in the hands of anyone with the appropriate hardware and the knowledge to use it. Musician and recording engineer Jeff Strong guides you through the latest version of this complex program, offering twice the content of the official guide at a lower price. Eight minibooks cover recording basics, getting started with Pro Tools, recording audio, editing audio, managing MIDI, mixing, mastering, and getting your music to the masses. The latest version of...

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Pro Tools® 10 Advanced Post Production Techniques

Pro Tools® 10 Advanced Post Production Techniques

By: Joel Krantz

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 22-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 14-JUN-2012

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Post production for film and video is a complex and potentially confusing topic. Clear, accurate training in the tools of the trade is essential for anyone hoping to work in the business. PRO TOOLS 10 ADVANCED POST PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES is the go-to guide focused on advanced operation of Pro Tools 10 in a professional post-production environment. Today's (and tomorrow's) post engineers simply must know the ins and outs of this popular software--the industry standard--and this book shows the way. It includes technical insights into Pro Tools hardware and software and offers hands-on exercises,...

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Pro Tools® 10 Advanced Music Production Techniques

Pro Tools® 10 Advanced Music Production Techniques

By: Robert J. Campbell

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 05-JUN-2012

Insert Date: 14-JUN-2012

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Learn advanced techniques in Pro Tools the way the pros do. PRO TOOLS 10 ADVANCED MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES is the official Avid training package focused on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional music production environment. It includes technical insight into both Pro Tools HD and HDX hardware and software, common workflows, and advanced editing and mixing topics. The materials on the supplemental DVD--sample sessions and source files used in the book's many exercises and projects--help to reinforce the skills being learned. This book is used in training for the official...

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Media Composer® 6: Professional Picture and Sound Editing

Media Composer® 6: Professional Picture and Sound Editing

By: Woody Lidstone

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 24-APR-2012

Insert Date: 05-MAY-2012

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MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PROFESSIONAL PICTURE AND SOUND EDITING will give you the skills and in-depth, under-the-hood knowledge you need to distinguish yourself as a true editing professional and go for the high-profile jobs you want. With the step-by-step guidance in this book, you'll learn the skills you need to work on big-budget productions: media management (become the media management guru others look to for expert advice), advanced picture editing (learn precision cutting techniques and how to master Script Integration for long-form projects), and advanced sound editing (learn to impress your...

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Media Composer® 6: Professional Effects and Compositing

Media Composer® 6: Professional Effects and Compositing

By: David East

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 20-MAR-2012

Insert Date: 01-MAY-2012

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MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PROFESSIONAL EFFECTS AND COMPOSITING was created to teach film and video editors about the full range of effects available in Media Composer. In this thorough guide, you'll go far beyond the basics and learn how to apply, design, and build your own effects, how to make full use of all of Media Composer's effects nesting techniques, how to composite various elements using different types of keys, and how to animate effects using key frames and the motion tracker. You'll also get familiar with the Avid FX interface that comes bundled with the Media Composer. Media Composer is...

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The Avid Handbook, 5th Edition

The Avid Handbook, 5th Edition

By: Greg Staten; Steve Bayes

Publisher: Focal Press

Publication Date: 08-SEP-2008

Insert Date: 03-APR-2012

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Brimming with workflow efficiencies for the experienced editor, The Avid Handbook teaches you the hows and whys of operating the system in order to reach streamlined, creative end solutions. The book emphasizes time-saving techniques, shortcuts, and workflow procedures- the true keys to getting a job done. The book has also been updated to include new information on HD formats and workflows, color-correction and grading capability enhancements, MXF media standardization, and much more. Also new to this edition are an 8 page 4-color insert, adding depth to the color-correction lessons,...

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Media Composer® 6: Part 2—Effects Essentials

Media Composer® 6: Part 2—Effects Essentials

By: Greg Staten

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 20-MAR-2012

Insert Date: 27-MAR-2012

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MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PART 2 - EFFECTS ESSENTIALS is for editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of compositing and finishing within Avid Media Composer 6, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. This book/DVD combo, an official Avid Learning Series Core Level guide written by the Avid training department, provides a solid foundation in Media Composer audio and video effects capabilities, and, in conjunction with MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PART 1 - EDITING...

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Mastering Pro Tools® Effects: Getting the Most Out of Pro Tools’ Effects Processors

Mastering Pro Tools® Effects: Getting the Most Out of Pro Tools’ Effects Processors

By: Jeremy Krug

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 31-JAN-2012

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Pro Tools is the industry standard tool for audio production and Pro Tools effects have a reputation for being extremely professional and high quality; in fact, the effects are one of the features that draw new users to the software. There are many books available on Pro Tools, but none that deal specifically with the effects processors and plug-ins and how to use them effectively. This book offers master-level lessons, tips, and advice on using the built-in plug-ins that come with Pro Tools. It offers detailed descriptions about what each effect is and does, when each effect is typically...

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Media Composer® 6: Part 1—Editing Essentials

Media Composer® 6: Part 1—Editing Essentials

By: Mary Plummer

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 10-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 31-JAN-2012

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MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PART 1–EDITING ESSENTIALS is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer 6, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. Along with its counterpart, MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PART 2–EFFECTS ESSENTIALS, this book provides the foundation for Media Composer User Certification through an Avid Learning Partner. This book leads you through the interface and basic editing techniques before moving on to trimming, fine-tuning the edit, adjusting audio, handling multi camera editing, adding...

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Pro Tools® 10 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide

Pro Tools® 10 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide

By: Frank D. Cook

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 30-JAN-2012

Insert Date: 29-JAN-2012

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The leading reference to the world's most popular digital audio workstation, PRO TOOLS 10 POWER!: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE is an allnew edition, exploring and explaining the latest version of this powerful, creative software. PRO TOOLS 10 POWER! is the most complete onevolume guide to Pro Tools available, covering everything from the details of the Pro Tools interface to editing, mixing, MIDI, synchronization, post production, sound design, score editing, and much, much more. No matter what facet of the music/audio world you're working in, you will benefit from the book's clear, stepbystep...

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Sibelius 7® Music Notation Essentials

Sibelius 7® Music Notation Essentials

By: James Humberstone

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 03-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 28-JAN-2012

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SIBELIUS 7 MUSIC NOTATION ESSENTIALS provides the most thorough introduction available to the fundamental operations of Sibelius 7 and lays the foundation for continuing studies at the more advanced levels. This book is built around five handson projects, including an introduction to the Sibelius 7 interface and basic editing operations; setting up a score and entering notes; importing MIDI, MusicXML, lyrics, and more; creating a worksheet; and scoring video. The learning method is tutorialbased, stepbystep, and visually compelling; the projects in the book are fully integrated with the...

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Pro Tools® 10 for Game Audio

Pro Tools® 10 for Game Audio

By: Greg deBeer

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 20-JAN-2012

Insert Date: 06-JAN-2012

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With a basic understanding of Pro Tools, and the information in this book, you will be on your way to joining the exciting world of producing game audio. PRO TOOLS 10 FOR GAME AUDIO covers the world of Pro Tools audio production in the gaming environment. In this book, you will be guided, step-by-step, through eight different components of game audio, including music, dialog, and sound effects. You'll also cover using Pro Tools to create audio assets, and you'll learn how to implement them in Unity, an open-source game engine. With its practical, hands-on, full-color approach to game audio,...

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Pro Tools® 101: An Introduction to Pro Tools 10

Pro Tools® 101: An Introduction to Pro Tools 10

By: Frank D. Cook

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 26-OCT-2011

Insert Date: 08-DEC-2011

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Learn Pro Tools the way the pros do. PRO TOOLS 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRO TOOLS 10 is the official training package used in first-level certification courses for Pro Tools operators. Newly updated to cover the latest Pro Tools release, version 10, this new edition of PRO TOOLS 101 is the fastest, most systematic introduction to learning the fundamentals of the world's most popular recording software. PRO TOOLS 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRO TOOLS 10 quickly and effectively brings new users up to speed on the basics, from understanding the Pro Tools file structure and interface to creating a...

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Mastering Sibelius® 6

Mastering Sibelius® 6

By: Gabriel Cobas

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 11-NOV-2010

Insert Date: 12-NOV-2010

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Are you ready to get the most out of Sibelius? This program is the premier music scoring and notation program for any composer, songwriter, arranger, publisher, or musician who wants to create scores for any instrument on the computer and share them with others. MASTERING SIBELIUS 6 covers all aspects of Sibelius, including setting up simple scores, using MIDI input, working with advanced formatting, and using virtual instruments. The applications are discussed in a clear, concise way, offering simple steps and easy-to-follow tutorials to bring the power of Sibelius to users of all experience...

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Editing with Avid® Media Composer® 5: The Official Avid Guide

Editing with Avid® Media Composer® 5: The Official Avid Guide

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 08-OCT-2010

Insert Date: 15-OCT-2010

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Avid Media Composer is the standard editing system used by professionals in the film and television industries and with its many capabilities available at a low price, it’s well within the range of serious non-professionals too. With this latest release, Avid proves to be more innovative than ever in a fast-paced world of digital media. Here to guide readers on the foundations of editing using Avid Media Composer 5 is the only book on the market officially developed and approved by Avid and used in its training courses. Each chapter covers a complete lesson in the fundamentals,...

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Mastering Sibelius® 5

Mastering Sibelius® 5

By: Mark Schonbrun

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2008

Insert Date: 10-MAR-2010

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Are you ready to get the most out of Sibelius? Sibelius is the premier music scoring and notation program for any composer, songwriter, arranger, publisher, or musician who wants to create scores for any instrument on the computer and share them with others. Mastering Sibelius 5 covers all aspects of Sibelius, including setting up simple scores, using MIDI input, working with advanced formatting, and using virtual instruments. The applications are discussed in a clear, concise way, offering simple steps and easy-to-follow tutorials to bring the power of Sibelius to users of all experience...

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Pro Tools® 8 Power! The Comprehensive Guide

Pro Tools® 8 Power! The Comprehensive Guide

By: Christopher R. Burns; Colin MacQueen; Steve Albanese

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2010

Insert Date: 26-FEB-2010

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Get the most out of Pro Tools with the definitive guidebook! Covering the LE, M-Powered, and HD versions of Pro Tools for music, post, and multimedia users at all levels, Pro Tools 8 Power! is the perfect resource for both newcomers looking to get up and running, and more advanced users who would like a complete desk reference on the new version. Completely updated for Pro Tools 8, everything from basic audio concepts and setting up your system to editing, mixing, plug-ins, MIDI, and much more is here in a usable format that explains techniques in plain language. Helpful keyboard shortcuts...

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Pro Tools® 101 Official Courseware, Version 8.0

Pro Tools® 101 Official Courseware, Version 8.0

By: Digidesign

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009

Insert Date: 17-FEB-2010

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Digidesign's Official Pro Tools 101 Courseware takes a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE®, or Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems. Now updated for Pro Tools 8 software, this new edition from the definitive authority on Pro Tools covers everything you need to know to complete a Pro Tools project. Learn to build sessions that include multitrack recordings of live instruments, MIDI sequences, software synthesizers, and virtual instruments. Through hands-on tutorials, develop essential techniques for recording, editing, and mixing. The included DVD-ROM...

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Pro Tools 8 for Mac OS X and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide

Pro Tools 8 for Mac OS X and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 20-OCT-2009

Insert Date: 14-AUG-2009

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This bestselling reference’s visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have readers up and running with Pro Tools in no time. With this latest release of Pro Tools, Digidesign establishes its audio recording platform as a serious contender in the music creation market, with a long list of enhanced capabilities for the home studio. In this completely new edition of our bestselling guide to Pro Tools, readers will learn how to use the new features in the latest release, including automation lanes, track comping, MIDI and Score editors, notation, and more. Musician and...