Our most comprehensive offering, the Multimedia Producer Professional Certificate incorporates all Future Rhythm training into an intensive two-month program, providing a complete expert training path for music and audio post-production professionals and video editors. The program includes eight industry-recognized certifications from Digidesign, Apple and Waves.
Required Classes
- Intro to Digital Audio & Music Theory: 2-day class
- Basics of Recording & Engineering: 2-day class
- Pro Tools 101: 2-day class
- Pro Tools 110: 3-day class
- Pro Tools 201: 2-day class
- Pro Tools 210M: 3-day class
- Pro Tools 210P: 3-day class
- Pro Tools 310M: 3-day class
- Pro Tools 310P: 3-day class
- Mixing Fundamentals with Waves: 3-day class
- Producing with Reason: 2-day class
- Logic Pro 101: 3-day class
- Final Cut Pro 101: 3-day class
- Final Cut Pro 300: 3-day class
Citation of Textbooks (all included)
- Digital Audio Essentials
- Berklee Music Theory: Book 1
- Practical Recording Techniques: 4th Edition
- Pro Tools 101: 3rd Edition
- Pro Tools 110: 3rd Edition
- Pro Tools 201: 3rd Edition
- Pro Tools 210M: 3rd Edition
- Pro Tools 210P: 3rd Edition
- Pro Tools 310M: 3rd Edition
- Pro Tools 310P: 3rd Edition
- Waves Certification Bundle Tutorial Guide
- Teaching Music with Reason
- Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 7 and Logic Express 7
- Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 6 Professional Editing
- Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 6 Beyond the Basics
Successful students will be able to
- Understand Music Components of a Digital Studio
- Differentiate Sound File Formats
- Understand Digital Audio Terminology
- Understand Notes, Pitch, Rhythms, Scales, Key Signatures, and Chords
- Differentiate Microphone and Cable Types
- Understand Signal Flow
- Prepare for Recording Sessions
- Grasp Microphone Techniques
- 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 Advanced Methods
- Use Fades, Signal Processing Plug-ins, and Automation
- Work with MIDI Tools
- Operate Control Surfaces for Music & Post Applications
- Understand Synchronization of External Gear with Pro Tools
- Post Editing and File Formats
- Digital Picture Integration
- Understand the Basics of Surround Sound
- Focus on Avid Picture
- Understand Collaboration options, functionality and techniques, including DigiDelivery and sharing Pro Tools sessions with others
- Building Rhythm, Harmony, and Melody
- Programming Patterns and Working with Loops
- Developing Musical Concepts and Ideas
- Use EQ to Blend & Balance a Mix
- Use Compressors and Limiters to Control Dynamics
- Use Reverb and Delay to Create Mix Depth and Dimension
- Use Logic Pro
- Understand Workspace and Workflow Techniques
- Set Up MIDI & Audio Environments
- Record, Edit, Mix, Process and Deliver Audio Using a Variety of Methods
- Video & Surround Sound in Logic
- Use Video Editing Techniques
- Capture Video Footage
- Adding Graphics to Video
- Output Edited Videos
- Master Video Filters
- Control and Correct Color and Contrast
- Use Dynamic Effects, Variable Speed, and Nested Sequences
*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 all the classes, except for Producing with Reason in which the student turns in a project submission. There are also hands on exams for the 300 Series Pro Tools classes. Once all exams are passed, the student will have earned a Multi-Media Producer Professional Certificate, and 8 industry certificates. The industry certificates which can be obtained are the following; Digidesign Pro Tools Music Production Operator, Digidesign Pro Tools Post-production Operator, Digidesign Pro Tools Music Production Expert, Digidesign Pro Tools Post-production Expert, Certified Waves Professional, Logic Pro Level 1 Certification, Final Cut Pro Level 1 Certification, and Final Cut Pro Level 2 Certification. Exams are scheduled by appointment once required classes are completed. Exam fees may apply.
