Avid Master Editor Workshop, Miami Beach

Overview of Topics for discussion:

By David Frangioni

!! ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS !!

Production Issues

• Basics of recording (input gain vs. output gain, EQ, Compression, etc)
• Obtaining the sound elements from field recordings and/or sound recording engineer: be specific on how they will be delivered (DAT w/ TC, soundfile, etc)

How to prepare for an outside mix:

• Tools and workflow of today's Pro Tools mix
• How to build good tracks in Avid system (cleanup the audio heads & tails, fades, volume levels) - Safe clean up of tracks
• Destructive editing (AudioSuite) vs. non-destructive (volume levels automated on each track)
• Build as many separate tracks as possible for maximum flexibility during mixdown
• OMF II file transfer to/from Avid/Pro Tools
• Scenario(s) of Problems/Solutions:
• Avid session to Pro Tools - mix to pix volumes all over the place and track assignments
• Adat live mix session for P. Diddy festival concert - wild timecode

How to get a good mix on MC:

• Audio sweetening for narration and dialog, as well as how to balance narration/dialog with music
• Audio EQ - tips for how to use the 5 basic types (high pass and low pass filters, parametric filters, etc.)
• Useful audio filters
• Scenario(s) of Problem/Solutions