Lesson 8 Flashcards
What does the Loop Playback Option do? What is the minimum loop length required for loop playback?
allows you to repeat your selection continuously looping from the end back to the start without interruption; at least 0.5 seconds
What happens when you delete a clip from between two existing clips in Shuffle mode? What happens when you do the same thing in Slip mode?
the subsequent clips on the track will move to the left to fill the void; it leaves all the other clips on the track as they were
What happens when you move a clip whose start point falls between Grid lines in Absolute Grid mode? What happens when you do the same thing in Relative Grid mode?
moving the clip will snap its start time to the nearest Grid line; the clip will move in Grid increments, preserving its offset from the Grid
How can you configure the size of the Grid increments used in Grid mode? How can you display or hide the Grid lines in the Edit window?
click the Grid Value popup selector and select a Time Scale or Grid Value; click on the head of the currently selected main Timebase Ruler or click the Grid indicator in the toolbar
Name some standard editing commands provided in Pro Tools
Cut, Copy, Paste, Clear, Duplicate, Repeat, Separate Clip, and Heal Separation
What are some operations that the Separate Clip command can be used for?
to split a clip into two separate clips, to separate s selection from a parent clip, and to create multiple new clips from a selection
What happens when you click on a clip with the Grabber Tool in Spot Mode?
a Spot dialogue box will appear
What is the Trim Tool used for? What modifier can be used to reverse the direction of the Trim tool?
to adjust the length of clips; press OPTION
What is the Nudge value used for? In what Edit modes can the Nudge function be used?
the increment amount for adjusting the placement of clips and selections; Slip, Shuffle, Spot, and Grid
What keys are used to nudge a clip or selection earlier on a track?
(-) on numeric key pad
How would you go about creating a fade-out at the end of a clip? How would you go about creating a crossfade between two adjacent clips?
make a selection at the end of a clip and choose EDIT>FADES>CREATE, or COMMAND+F; make a selection across a boundary between clips
How many levels of operations can you undo in Pro Tools? What are some operations that cannot be undone?
32; deleting tracks, closing a session/or quitting Pro Tools, clearing audio from the Clip List, destructive recording
How can you display the Undo History window? What are some actions available in this window?
WINDOW> UNDO HISTORY; multiple simultaneous undos, multiple simultaneous redos, undo all, redo all, clear the queue
What option can you use to undo changes that are not available in the Undo History window?
use the Revert to Saved command
