PT110 Module 7 (2023) - More Editing
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Which tool is primarily used for adjusting the start and end of clips?

  • Selector Tool
  • Smart Tool
  • Trim Tool (correct)
  • Grabber Tool

    • Using the 'A' key shortcut will trim the end of a clip to the playback cursor position.

    False

    What is the shortcut key used to trim the end of a clip to the current playback cursor position?

    S

    To trim the start of a clip to the playback cursor position, use the 'Trim Clip' option from the Edit menu and select _______ to Insertion.

    <p>Start</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional key can be used with the selection tool in order to trim clips?

    <p>Option/Alt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their corresponding keys:

    <p>Trim Clip Start to Insertion = A Trim Clip End to Insertion = S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Grabber Tool is used to trim clips.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the menu where 'Trim Clip' is located?

    <p>Edit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to trim a clip to a selected area?

    <p>Pressing Command+T (Mac) or Ctrl+T (Windows)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The TCE Trim tool changes the pitch of an audio clip when stretching or compressing its duration.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TCE stand for?

    <p>Time Compression/Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ tool is especially useful in Grid mode.

    <p>TCE Trim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key is used to cycle through the various Trim tools?

    <p>F6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Loop Trim tool will only work when the cursor is in the bottom half of the clip.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visual indicator confirms you are using the Loop Trim Tool?

    <p>A curved arrow icon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Grabber tool with its function:

    <p>Time Grabber = Moves blocks of time Object Grabber = Moves selected clips independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the standard Grabber tool?

    <p>Hand Tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Time Grabber tool moves selected clips independently.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ Grabber tool is identified by rectangles within the hand icon.

    <p>Object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key is used to cycle through the various Grabber tools?

    <p>F8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visual indication confirms you have selected objects with the Object Grabber tool?

    <p>A yellow outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Time Grabber tool is used to move individual clips that are not next to each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The shortcut to trim a selected area is _______ + T on Mac or _______+T on Windows.

    <p>Command,Ctrl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Separation Grabber tool do?

    <p>It simultaneously separates and moves a selected area of a clip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Separation Grabber tool makes a copy of a clip by default when dragging.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the visual indicator for the Separation Grabber tool?

    <p>a scissors within a hand icon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Holding the Option key on a Mac or the ___ key on Windows while using the Separation Grabber creates a copy of the clip.

    <p>Alt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Smart Tool provides access to which of the following edit tools?

    <p>Trim, Selector, and Grabber tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Smart tool only includes the standard versions of the trim, selector, and grabber tools.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key is used to reverse the behavior of most editing tools in Pro Tools?

    <p>Option or Alt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using the Pencil tool, holding the Option or Alt key will flip the tool to the ____ side.

    <p>eraser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the behavior of holding Option/Alt while using the Grabber tool?

    <p>It creates a copy of the selection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By default, Edit and Timeline selections are unlinked.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two ways to unlink edit and timeline selections?

    <p>By clicking the Link Timeline and Edit Selection button, or by selecting the option from the Options menu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the timeline and edit selection are unlinked, the edit selection is indicated with _____ icons.

    <p>orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines what plays back when the timeline and edit selections are unlinked?

    <p>The timeline selection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tool with its function:

    <p>Separation Grabber = Separates and moves a selected area Smart Tool = Provides quick access to Trim, Selector, and Grabber tools Option/Alt key with Trim tool = Reverses trim direction Option/Alt key with Pencil tool = Changes it to eraser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the Timeline and Edit Selections are linked, the selection you make in the track is mirrored in the timeline.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which keyboard shortcut enables or disables Dynamic Transport?

    <p>Control + Command + P (Mac) or Start + Ctrl + P (Windows)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Dynamic Transport is active, Loop Playback is disabled.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the blue side-facing triangle in the Main Time Scale ruler when Dynamic Transport is enabled?

    <p>Play Start Marker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The playback start point when Dynamic Transport is enabled is determined by the location of the ______.

    <p>Play Start Marker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you move the Play Start Marker to a point before your selection begins?

    <p>Playback starts at the Play Start Marker and ends at the selection end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Double-clicking in the top half of the Main Time Scale ruler will move the Play Start Marker.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using Dynamic Transport when creating loops?

    <p>It allows you to check the start and end of the loop more efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Link Timeline and Edit Selection setting when Dynamic Transport is activated?

    <p>It is disabled if it was previously enabled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Dynamic Transport is deactivated, it will re-activate Link Timeline and Edit Selection if it was previously ______.

    <p>enabled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their outcomes regarding Dynamic Transport:

    <p>Activate Dynamic Transport = Link Timeline and Edit Selection is disabled Move Play Start Marker before selection = Playback starts at marker ends at selection end Deactivate Dynamic Transport = Re-activates Link Timeline and Edit Selection if previously enabled Move Play Start Marker after selection = Playback starts at marker then continue until stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many fade presets can be stored in Pro Tools?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can save separate preset settings for the Fade In and Fade Out dialog boxes, but not the Crossfade dialog box.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you store settings in a fade preset?

    <p>Hold the Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) key and click the preset button.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'factory default' option in the Fade Librarian menu restores the ______ settings for the fade dialog box.

    <p>default</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Save Settings' option in the Fade Librarian menu do?

    <p>Overwrites the settings file with the new settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the keyboard shortcut to save settings?

    <p>Shift+Command+S (Mac), Shift+Ctrl+S (Windows)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clicking 'Save Settings' will always immediately save your current settings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the file extension for fade settings files?

    <p>.fdpreset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Lock Settings File' option prevents a settings file from being _________ or __________.

    <p>overwritten, deleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following save settings options with their descriptions:

    <p>Root Settings Folder = The default location for fade settings on your system. Session Folder = A subfolder named 'Fade Presets' within your session folder. Save Settings = Opens the Save Preset as dialog box. Delete Current Settings File = Removes the current setting file from the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are fade preset files saved if you choose 'Session Folder'?

    <p>In a 'Fade Presets' subfolder within your session folder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Smart Tool can be used to create both fades and crossfades.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What icon indicates you are ready to create a fade with the Smart Tool?

    <p>A square with a diagonal line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To create a crossfade with the Smart Tool, position your cursor near the ______ corner of two overlapping clips.

    <p>bottom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you set the default shapes for fades created with the Smart Tool?

    <p>In the Pro Tools Preferences dialog box, within the Editing Tab.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The REX Default Fade Setting applies to fades created with the Smart Tool.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When 'Smart Tool Fade Adjustment' is set to 'Requires Command/Control Key', what must you do to adjust a fade curve?

    <p>Hold the Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) key while dragging the curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cutting or trimming a clip, it's best practice to cut on the ______ -volt line.

    <p>zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Smart Tool editing options with a description of when the fade icon appears:

    <p>Always On = The fade icon always appears when the cursor is within an existing fade. Requires Command/Control Key = The fade icon appears when the cursor is within an existing fade and the Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) key is pressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Edit Groups?

    <p>To link edit-related tasks among multiple tracks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mix Groups are used to link edit-related tasks among multiple tracks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are groups displayed in the Edit and Mix windows?

    <p>Groups List</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default shortcut to create an Edit Group or Mix Group is Command+G (Mac) or _____ (Windows).

    <p>Ctrl+G</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Create Group dialog box, what does the 'Follow Globals' option do?

    <p>It bases the group's attributes on the active attributes in the Globals tab.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When creating a group, you can only choose between an Edit Group or a Mix Group, not both.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many banks of ID letters are available for creating groups?

    <p>four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the Follow Globals box is unchecked, the behavior of the group is based on settings in the ________ tab.

    <p>Attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Add' button do in the Tracks tab of the Create Group dialog box?

    <p>Moves selected tracks from the 'Available' column to the 'Currently in group' column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Replace' button adds the currently selected tracks to the existing group without removing any.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you click an inactive group in the Groups List?

    <p>it becomes active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inactive Edit Groups are indicated in the list as being _______

    <p>not highlighted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of fades in audio editing?

    <p>They either start or end at a point of silence (zero volts).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Batch fades can only be applied to a single audio clip at a time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following group actions with their descriptions:

    <p>Inactive Group = Controls are unlinked Active Group = Controls are linked Add Button = Moves selected tracks into a group Replace Button = Clears current tracks from a group and adds the selected tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern that using fades addresses when editing audio with many cuts?

    <p>unwanted clicks and pops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these elements can NOT be linked using an Edit or Mix group?

    <p>Project file location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a group is initially created, its state will be inactive.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Batch Fades dialog, selecting '_____' affects the timing of crossfades relative to the clip boundary.

    <p>Placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a type of fade that can be created using the batch fades dialog box?

    <p>Echo fade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adjusting existing fade length in Batch Fades will not change a fades duration if unchecked in the dialog box.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which menu contains the 'Fades' submenu?

    <p>Edit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default crossfade placement setting is centered meaning the crossfade is positioned where the two clips ________.

    <p>meet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using 'Pre-splice' crossfade placement in batch fades for transient based audio clips, such as a snare drum?

    <p>To preserve the initial transient of the latter clip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using the 'Adjust Existing Fade Shape & Slope' option in the Batch Fades dialog will always preserve the overall length of any existing fades.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two types of groups does Pro Tools include?

    <p>Edit Groups and Mix Groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you want your existing fades to remain completely unchanged you must uncheck 'Adjust Existing Fade In (or Fade Out or Crossfade) Shape & Slope' and 'Adjust Existing Fade In (or Fade Out or Crossfade) ________ check boxes.

    <p>Length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the fade setting with its description:

    <p>Pre-splice = Crossfades are completed before the latter clip Centered = The center of the crossfade is positioned where the two clips meet Post-splice = Crossfades begin at the border between two clips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the keyboard shortcut for opening the Batch Fades dialog box on Windows?

    <p>Ctrl + F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Edit groups in Pro Tools allow for individual track adjustments without affecting other tracks in the group.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a track's main Solo button is engaged and an alternate Edit Playlist's Solo button is also engaged?

    <p>Only the alternate Edit Playlist's clips will be heard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At any given time, multiple alternate Edit Playlist solo buttons can be active.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the button that copies a selection from an alternate playlist to the main Edit Playlist?

    <p>Copy Selection to Target Playlist button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By default, the ________ Playlist is the current Main Playlist.

    <p>Target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the solo button action with the corresponding audio output:

    <p>Main Solo button engaged; alternate Solo button disengaged = Main Edit Playlist clips are heard. Main Solo button engaged; alternate Solo button engaged = Alternate Edit Playlist clips are heard. Main Solo button disengaged; no alternate Solo button engaged = Main Edit Playlist clips along with other track in the session are heard. Main Solo button disengaged; alternate Solo button engaged = Alternate Edit Playlist clips along with other tracks in the session are heard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Copy Selection to Target Playlist' button look like?

    <p>An upward-pointing arrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main Edit Playlist's Solo button isolates the output of only one particular playlist, excluding other tracks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you move a portion of a clip from an alternate playlist to the main edit playlist, what type of clip is created?

    <p>subset clip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Edit Playlist's Solo button isolates output of a selected ________.

    <p>track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you click a track's Playlist Selector button, where will you find the Target Playlist submenu?

    <p>In the submenu that appears after clicking a track's Playlist Selector button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'All' group in Pro Tools?

    <p>To include all tracks in the session for global adjustments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'All' group can be renamed or deleted by the user.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an Edit Group is active, how are changes applied to a member of the group if that member is hidden?

    <p>Changes are not applied to hidden members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of assembling a final track from multiple takes is called ______.

    <p>comping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the track type with its availability of the Playlists View:

    <p>Audio Tracks = Playlists view is available MIDI Tracks = Playlists view is NOT available Instrument Tracks = Playlists view is NOT available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a way to create a new empty playlist for comping?

    <p>By dragging clips from the main playlist into the empty lane at the bottom of the Playlist view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the 'All' group is active, it will not override any other active groups.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are multiple tracks edited simultaneously using Edit Groups?

    <p>All members of an active Edit Group are similarly changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The track view where you can see and manage multiple edit playlists is called ______ view.

    <p>Playlists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each action with its description:

    <p>Edit groups = Help to edit multiple tracks simultaneously Folder tracks = Contain tracks and allow you to edit multiple tracks Comping = Assembling a track from multiple takes Playlists = A visual way to manage tracks with multiple edits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best use of Folder Tracks?

    <p>To contain tracks, and allow you to edit multiple tracks without opening the folder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Playlists view is available on MIDI and Instrument tracks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the naming convention used for subsequent loop recordings in Pro Tools when automatically creating new playlists?

    <p>Increasing numeric suffixes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'comped' track is assembled by selecting the best bits from multiple ______.

    <p>takes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each feature with its limitation:

    <p>'All' group = cannot be deleted or renamed Edit Groups = changes are not applied to hidden tracks Playlists view = not available for MIDI or Instrument tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Trimming Clips

    • Trimming from the Beginning: Use the Selector tool (or Smart tool) and place the playback cursor at the desired start point. Then, either use the Edit menu (Trim Clip > Start to Insertion) or press 'A'. This removes the starting portion of the original clip.

    • Trimming from the End: Mirror the beginning trimming workflow. Place the playback cursor at the desired end point, and either use the Edit menu (Trim Clip > End to Insertion) or press 'S'. This removes the ending portion of the original clip.

    • Trim to Selection: Select the portion of the clip you want to keep. Then, from the Edit menu (Trim Clip > To Selection) or use the shortcut Command+T (Mac) or Ctrl+T (Windows). This removes any unselected parts of the clip.

    Trim Tool Variations

    • TCE Trim (Time Compression/Expansion): Hold down the Trim tool button until the pop-up menu appears, choose TCE. Adjust boundaries to alter duration with no pitch changes. Useful for tempo matching in Grid mode. Use F6 to cycle through trim tool variations.

    • Loop Trim: Use the Trim tool's pop-up menu to select 'Loop', or repeatedly press F6 to activate the Loop Trim tool. Position cursor near boundary to see looped icon. Drag boundaries to loop forward or backward.

    Grabber Tool Variations

    • Time Grabber: Identifies by hand icon. Use to move entire blocks of time (including clips and spaces within) while maintaining relative spacing.

    • Object Grabber: Identifies by rectangles within hand icon. Moves only the selected clips independently without affecting the in-between space.

    • Separation Grabber: Indentified by scissors in the hand icon. Separates and moves a selected area while leaving the rest of the clip unchanged. Use to create a copy as well by holding down Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows)

    Smart Tool and Edit Tool Variations

    • Smart Tool: The Smart tool combines Trim, Selector, and Grabber tools. The active tool version dictates tool functionality. Use near clip corners to create fades. Use near corners of overlapping clips to create crossfades.

    Reversing Operations

    • Option/Alt Key: Reverses the actions of many editing tools. Reverse zoom with Zoomer tool, flip the Trim tool, use the Pencil tool as an eraser. The Grabber tool is an exception; it creates a copy when holding Option/Alt keys.

    Edit and Timeline Selections

    • Linking/Unlinking: Link/unlink selections using the 'Link Timeline and Edit Selection' button in the Edit window toolbar or via the Options menu.

    • Unlinked State: When unlinked, selections are independent in the ruler and playlist area. Edit Markers appear, indicating separate edit selections. Timeline selection will determine playback, regardless of selected clips in the tracks area.

    Dynamic Transport

    • Enabling: Use Options menu > Dynamic Transport, right-click Play button, or Control+Command+P (Mac) / Start+Ctrl+P (Windows).

    • Behavior: Timeline and Edit selections are unlinked; Loop Playback is enabled; Height of Main Time Scale ruler increases; Play Start Marker appears. Playback starts and ends at Play Start Marker position, and loops back when Loop Playback is activated.

    More Ways to Work with Fades

    • Fade Presets: Pro Tools allows five numbered fade preset buttons for quick fade setting storage and recall, similar to other preset windows in Pro Tools.

    • Saving Fade Settings: Save fade parameters for different fade types (Fade In, Fade Out, Crossfade, Batch Fades) using the Librarian menu or shortcuts, saving into a designated folder or session folder.

    • Smart Tool Fades: Position cursor close to clip corners (within 12 pixels) for Fade In (upper left) or Fade Out (upper right). Create crossfades and batch fades.

    Batch Fades

    • Creating Batch Fades: Select clips and choose from the Edit menu > Fades > Create, or Command+F (Mac) / Ctrl+F (Windows).

    • Batch Fade Controls: Control fade-in, fade-out, crossfades, adjustments on existing fades (shape & slope), and lengths. Uncheck boxes to keep existing fades unchanged. Choose Pre-splice, Centered, or Post-splice crossfade placement (e.g to control Transient positioning).

    Crossfade Placement

    • Default Crossfade Placement: Typically centered between clips. This can reduce punch, especially with clips having noticeable transients, so using 'Pre-splice' placement is beneficial to retain the initial sounds of the clip.

    Edit Groups

    • Edit and Mix Groups:

      • Edit Groups: Link track height, view, Elastic Audio, audio/MIDI edits.
      • Mix Groups: Link volume, other mix parameters (pan, mute, solo).

    • Creating an Edit Group: Select tracks, then use Track menu > Group, Groups List > New Group, or Command+G (Mac) / Ctrl+G (Windows). Name, ID, Follow Globals, Type (Edit, Mix, Mix/Edit).

    Track Comping with Playlists

    • Comping: Assembling a final track from multiple takes (e.g., vocals), selecting the best parts. Using playlists in the edit phase. Create an empty playlist to comp to.

    • Viewing Alternate Playlists: Switch Track View to Playlists to view main/alternate playlists simultaneously.

    • Creating New Playlists: Drag clips from the Clips List or other playlists into empty lane at the bottom of a playlist view.

    • Using Solos: Solo main/alternate playlists individually to hear portions of recordings.

    • Creating the Composite: Select desired areas from alternate playlists, use 'Copy Selection to Target Playlist' to move areas.

    Summary of Key Concepts

    • Key Editing Techniques: Trim, grabber, reverse operations, work with unlinked selections, Dynamic Transport, and fade controls are summarized.

    • Group Management: Workflows for Edit Groups and using Edit Playlists to manage and access various takes for track composition are also described.

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