Audio Bit Depth and Sample Rate:
Can you import a file into a session at a different sample rate?
No, the sample rate of an imported file must match the session to play back correctly
Audio Bit Depth and Sample Rate:
How can you change the sample rate of a file before putting it into a session?
sample rate can be converted on import to match
Audio Bit Depth and Sample Rate:
does the bit depth of an audio file need to match pro tools’ bit depth?
no
Audio File Formats:
we know that the native audio formats in Pro Tools are WAV and AIFF, what other formats can Pro Tools import?
- AIFC (Audio Interchange File Compressed )
- MP3 (MPEG - 1 layer - 3)
File Characteristics:
What are 2 video formats that Pro Tools can import files in?
quicktime or avid MXF
File Characteristics:
what does video import and playback require?
requires avid video engine to be enabled
define split-stereo (multi mono)
stereo information is split between 2 mono files
(left & right channels)
define interleaved stereo
stereo information is combined into a single file containing both channels
7 things inside of the import audio dialog box:
- navigation bar
- navigation display window
- file clips window
- clip import window
- clip select buttons
- audition controls
- comments
how do you import files to the clip list?
- locate files in workspace browsers
- drag files to existing tracks
how do you import tracks?
- locate files in the workspace browser
- drag files to existing tracks
how do you batch import audio?
- drag files from an explorer or finder window
files will be converted on import if needed
what are the 4 steps for importing video?
- choose file > import > video
- select a quicktime movie or avid MFX file
- click open
- select import options in the resulting dialog box
how does video track display in pro tools?
video track displays in the edit window as blocks or frames
zooming in/out changes the level of detail
how many video files can be included in a standard pro tools session at a time?
only 1
