AVID Pro Tools Certification Course Pro Tools 101
PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I - Part 2 of 2
- 5 Hours of Sessions with Certified Instructor In Studio or Online
- 5 Hours Self Paced of Official AVID Courseware E-Book
- 5 Hours Self Paced of Training Materials & Exercises
- 3 Hours of Additional Self Paced Training Videos
- 2 Hours of Additional Self Paced Exam Prep Review Materials
- 1 Hour Exam Session
LENGTH
Suggested length: 5 Training Session Hours with Certified Instructor
1 Exam Hour Session with Certified Exam Proctor
OVERVIEW
The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown.
Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects in the text.
Together with the second course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110), this course provides the foundation training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.
AUDIENCE
This course is designed for both new and experienced Pro Tools users seeking to build a solid foundational understanding of the software.
PREREQUISITES
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No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is required
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A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh or operating systems
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Basic audio recording and DAW knowledge, such as a familiarity with microphones, understanding of basic audio and MIDI recording techniques, knowledge of basic multi-track mixing concepts (such as setting levels and panning), and familiarity with digital audio equipment such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course you will be able to:
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Create a Pro Tools session document or cloud-enabled project with appropriate parameter settings
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Accomplish common audio production tasks
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Employ navigation and editing skills in a multi-track Pro Tools document
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Incorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI files in the Pro Tools environment
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Analyze and interpret session file structures
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Recognize and navigate the user interface and tool set