Audio Post Producer for Video Professional Certificate

This certificate program takes students through the core concepts and techniques critical to a career in audio post-production for video. Including courses in digital audio concepts, Pro Tools, mixing, and audio production, the Audio Post Producer Professional Certificate provides students with real world knowledge, techniques and industry-recognized certification from Avid (Digidesign) and Waves.

Required Classes

• Pro Tools 101
• Pro Tools 110
• Pro Tools 201
• Pro Tools 210P
• Pro Tools 310P
• Mixing Fundamentals with Waves

Citation of Textbooks

• Pro Tools 101: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 110: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 201: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 210P: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 310P: 3rd Edition
• Waves Certification Bundle Tutorial Guide

Successful students will be able to

• Prepare for Recording Sessions
• Use Pro Tools
• Understand the Pro Tools File System, Navigation, and Display
• Understand the Differences Between Pro Tools Workstations
• Manage Pro Tools Sessions
• Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio Using a Variety of Methods
• Use Fades, Signal Processing Plug-ins, and Automation
• Working with MIDI
• Understand Synchronization of External Gear with Pro Tools
• Post Editing and File Formats
• Digital Picture Integration
• Use EQ to Blend & Balance a Mix
• Use Compressors and Limiters to Control Dynamics
• Use Reverb and Delay to Create Mix Depth and Dimension

*For More Details on the Topics Covered & Taught, See Individual Class.

Exam Requirements for Certification

Upon successful completion of these classes, the student will qualify to take computer class exams for most classes. Once these exams are passed, the student will have earned a Audio Post-production for Video Producer Professional Certificate, and 3 industry certificates, one as a Avid (Digidesign) Pro Tools Post-production Operator, a second as a Avid (Digidesign) Pro Tools Post-production Expert, and a third as a certified Waves Professional. Exams are scheduled by appointment once required classes are completed. Exam fees may apply.

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Standard Class Length

16 days
(128 course hours)

Private Training Length

8 days
(64 course hours)

Prerequisites

Basic Computer Skills Required.

Next Start Date

September 9th, 2010

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Equipment

Each student will be provided with a computer workstation for use during lecture/demonstration time. A Pro Tools Workstation which consists of a computer, Pro Tools Software, Digidesign Hardware (LE or HD) various computer plug-ins including Reason and Waves, a MIDI Controller, and Headphones are provided for use during all Pro Tools, and Mixing classes. A Pro Tools HD system will be provided and may be shared by up to 2 students for exercise projects in the 200 class series. Avid Media Station is provided for use in post-production class.