DDM4417 Introduction to Recording and Mixing
Lesson 5 Review Question
1. What audio file formats can be imported to Pro Tools without requiring
conversion?
2. What condition would cause a file in one of Pro Tool's native formats to require
conversion on import?
3. Name some common audio file formats that Pro Tools can convert on import.
4. What are some video file formats that can be imported by Pro Tools?
5. What is the diMerence between split stereo and interleaved stereo? Which is/are
supported for importing into Pro Tools?
6. What is the diMerence between the Add button in the Import Audio dialog box
and the Copy button? Which button will force-copy the files into your session’s
Audio Files folder?
7. What happens when you use the Workspace browser to import audio that is not
compatible with your session’s parameters (audio that requires conversion)?
8. What steps are required to conduct a search for an audio file using the
Workspace browser?
9. How would you go about importing a QuickTime movie file to Pro Tools while
simultaneously importing the audio embedded in the file?
10. How many video files can be associated with a Pro Tools Studio version session
at once?
1. WAV and AIFF
2. Not WAV or AIFF, Not the same sample rate and bit depth between source and
session file
3. SDII, AIFC, MP3, WMA
4. Video file can be opened by Quick Time Movie (MP1 MP2 MP4 3GPP 3GPP2
AVCHD AVI DV), Avid MXF File
5. Two mono track and one stereo file
Both
6. Add: Map to the recent audio file location, Copy: Copy the audio file to the
Session Folder>Audio File
Convent
7. Imported Files will be converted to match the session, if needed
8. Choose Window > New Workspace > Default
Click the Advanced Search button in the toolbar at the top right (magnifier with +
sign)
Select volumes/folders to search in the Locations pane
Select “Kind Is Audio File” using the selectors in the Advanced Search Tools;
results appear in the bottom half of the window
9. Click Import Audio from File in the Video Import Options Dialog Box
10. 1
Exercise 5
Getting Started
You will start by opening the Pro Tools session you created in Exercise 3.
To create the session:
1. Launch Pro Tools and open the session you created in Exercise 3.
2. Choose FILE > SAVE As and name your session Exercise 5-Your Name.
Importing Audio for Existing Tracks
In this part of the exercise, you will import audio files to the Clip List for use on existing
tracks. You will then drag the audio onto the appropriate tracks in your session.
To import audio files to the Clip List:
1. Choose FILE > IMPORT AUDIO
2. Copy any 48kHz and 24bit audio files into your session by selecting them and
clicking the COPY or COPY FILEs button.
Note: Be sure you choose the button to copy files, not the button to add files.
3. Click DONE to import the audio. A dialog box will open, prompting you to select
a save location.
4. Save the files in the Audio Files folder for your session (the default) by clicking
Use OPEN (Mac). Next, the Audio Import Options dialog box will appear.
5. In the dialog box, choose the option to import to the Clip List and click OK. The
files will appear selected in the Clip List on the right side of the Edit window.
To place the imported audio files on existing tracks
1. By using SMART or GRABBER in the Edit window toolbar.
2. CLICK on the clips in the Clip List and drag it onto the track.
4. If needed, reposition clips with the Smart or Grabber tool to position them.
5. Choose FILE > SAVE (Command S) to save your work in progress.
Importing Audio to Tracks
In this part of the exercise, you will import additional audio files, placing them directly
onto new Audio tracks. You will then rename the Audio tracks with descriptive names for
the session.
1. Choose FILE > IMPORT > AUDIO again
2. Copy the 48kHz or 24 bit audio files into your session
1. Click Done to import the audio. As before, the Audio Import Options dialog box will
appear.
2. Save the files in the Audio Files folder for your session (the default) by clicking
OPEN.
3. When prompted, choose the option to import to a new track, with the Location set
to Session Start.
4. Click OK. Tracks will appear in your session.
5. Double-click on the track nameplate and rename; click the NEXT button (Command
Right) and rename other track name.
Finishing Up
To complete this exercise tutorial, you will need to save your work and close the
session.
1. Choose FILE > SAVE (Command S) to save the session.
2. Choose FiLE > CLOSE SESSION (Shift Command W) to close the session.
