Want A Course for Pro Tools For Voiceover

[pboucher15]

Hi.

I’m an experienced VO actor who’s been taught what I needed to know by an professional audio engineer.

I voice in two languages and I’d like for my son to learn the software in more depth than I did so he could help edit those second language sessions.

Can anyone recommend a course that does a great job of teaching Pro Tools with a specific focus on voiceover production?

I’m aware this only scratches the surface of PT’s power until you get into dialogue editing for post.

Once he’s got what he needs to know for VO down, I’m happy for him to continue his education into more complex music and dialogue production As that will be of use to him down the road.

Thank you in advance for any recommendations.

[unkJE]

Heaps of info to get started, without breaking the bank:


Google these Freebies for starters:
https://www.google.com/search?client...ols+-+You+Tube



Google “Pro Tools Expert - Voice Overs” for topics like:

My Pro Tools Expert Video Voice Over Recording & Plug-in Mixing Chain - Dan Cooper
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/hom...ain-dan-cooper

Top Tips For Getting A Good Performance During A Voice Over Session
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/pro...g-a-vo-session

Marking Up A Voiceover Session Whilst Recording In Pro Tools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg99tkEy65c

Pro Tools For Voiceover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvPjZr2G11Q

Pro Tools Expert Voiceover Mic Shootout Part 2 Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqZRZAn4DZw



Groove3 have a “Free for 7 Days!” Trial here:
https://www.groove3.com/trial

Groove3’s Pro Tools selection:
https://www.groove3.com/browse/by-ca.../daw/pro-tools


“Producing Voiceovers in Pro Tools” (US $15)
https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/pr...s-in-pro-tools


17 Videos | Length: 3hr 1min 31sec

Getting Started
See how to launch Pro Tools and create a new session from scratch. Setting session parameters such as file format & sample rate, basic recording and the importance of track naming are covered.

Creating Templates
Watch how to create a Pro Tools template to use as the basis for a new session, saving time and making it easy for future sessions. Creating a new template, new session from a template, creating groups, Signal Generator Audiosuite plug-in, saving audio files with the template are all covered.

Signal Flow & Routing
Understand how a signal gets into, around and out of Pro Tools. Creating a session to demonstrate signal flow, explanation of I/O Setup, internal buses, using external equipment and routing in a mix template are explained.

Record / Playback Modes
Learn about record and playback modes, timeline options, track grouping and regions list. Playback modes, Insertion Follows Playback, Track List, Regions List, track grouping, select and delete unused audio except whole files are explained.

Working with Plug-Ins
Discover how to use plug-ins to process what you're recording and playing back. Saving plug-in presets, understanding plug-ins, plug-in preferences, Time Compression/Expansion plug-ins, plug-in presets and plug-in automation are all covered.

Recording VO
Explore working with talent and how to be prepared for your recording session. How to make the talent comfortable, setting up your Pro Tools VO session, using plug-ins to process your audio, recording takes are all covered.

Importing Audio
See how you can import audio from a CD, MP3, or any sound file. Learn how to import audio from various sources into your session and how to preview audio before importing. Explore the difference between adding audio and copying audio, Sample rate conversion quality and more.

Importing Video & Session Data
Discover how you can import import video & Pro Tools session data. See how to spot video to a specific location and how to import files with the Workspace Browser Window.

ADR / Recording in Sync
Learn about dialogue looping locked to picture, or ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement). Also see how to import a video clip into your session, import ADR beeps to cue the talent, how to use Loop Record, Pre-Roll and more.

VO Editing
Explore dialogue editing. See how to edit the VO takes from the previous tutorial and how to find the exact time of the read. Nudging and grouping regions are also explained.

Sound FX Editing
Learn how to edit sound effects and prepare them for the mix. Discover how to import tracks from a mix template, how to import and edit sound effects, how to make the commercial exactly 15 seconds long, and how to create fades with the Smart Tool.

ADR Editing
Explore how to display and audition a pop-up list of alternate takes, expand alternate takes to new playlists, and move alternate takes to the main playlist. Also learn how to use the TCE Trim Tool to fit audio to a specific time and how to match the sound of the new audio to the original audio.

Basic Mixing
See how to set up for mixing and learn the basics. Explore how to get your mix started, optimize levels, do basic automation, adjust plug-ins, and how to record your mix on the mix track.

Automation
Discover how to add, delete and adjust automation data. Then see how to create smooth level transitions, write automation data, how to cut and paste automation data, and much, much more.

Advanced Editing
See how to repair 'P' pops, breaths and mouth noise. Then explore how to use the Scrubber Tool, Pencil Tool and how to record and use room tone to make audio better blend.

Advanced Mixing
Learn side chaining and de-essing, exporting and bouncing to disk, alt mixes, and the ever important signal flow is revisited. How to store Memory Selectors for main and alt mixes is also shown.

Backup & Archiving
See how to properly backup and archive your session data. Auto Backup, Save Copy In and how to save session copies are explained.

[unkJE]

F*#k – almost forgot:

How to replace a swear word with a “Bleep!”

Pro Tools Tips - 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know | Metalworks Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixpubh6ALeE @ 2:50 in

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by unkJE

F*#k – almost forgot:

How to replace a swear word with a “Bleep!”

Pro Tools Tips - 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know | Metalworks Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixpubh6ALeE @ 2:50 in

I believe the current version of iZotope rX has a 'beep' function for such instances.

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by musicman691

I believe the current version of iZotope rX has a 'beep' function for such instances.

Thanks for mentioning iZotope RX7 – probably the handiest set of plug-ins available for Voiceovers. There's a free Trial available:
https://support.izotope.com/hc/en-us...otope-Software

If you want to buy iZotope RX7 Standard, here's a good pathway - but it ends in about 17 hours:

First, create a free account at AudioDeluxe, before adding the next 3 items to your Cart – get all 3 of the following for a total price of under US$135

iZotope Music Maker's Bundle
https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products...-makers-bundle

This can be used to buy the Crossgrade to iZotope RX7 Standard
https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products...duct-including

Add the FREE iZotope Vocal Doubler
https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products...-vocal-doubler

[musicman691]

On of the nice things with RX7 is you don't need the super-duper version. I can do a lot with just the base program.