Week 5 - Importing Media into Sessions Flashcards
What are the types of files you CAN import into a Pro Tools session?
- Audio files created in another Pro Tools session
- Track settings (track type, plug-in configurations, etc.)
- Files and Clips create in most other DAWs
- Files created with workstations such as Digital Performer and SONAR
- Video files
Why are files created in other DAWs so easy to import into Pro Tools?
The files that other DAWs create are based on AIFF and WAV files, so conversion and import is pretty simple into Pro Tools.
What are native audio file types in Pro Tools?
- MXF Audio
- AAC Audio
- ALAC
- MP3
- ACID
- Recycle
- Sound Resource
- Sound Designer II
When importing an audio file, if the imported file specs match the session parameters, is it necessary to convert the file?
No. If the file that is being imported matches the session parameters, conversion is not necessary.
If the audio file is native to Pro Tools, is conversion necessary?
No. If the file is native to Pro Tools, you do not need to convert the file.
What will happen if an audio file with an incorrect sample rate is not converted in the session?
If an audio file with a sample rate that does not match the projects sample rate, the audio will play with incorrect tempo and pitch, unless converted.
When importing audio that is not native to Pro Tools, is conversion necessary?
Yes, when importing audio that is not native to Pro Tools, conversion is always necessary.
What setting needs to be selected in order for a Pro Tools project to import stereo files?
The session needs to be configured to support interleaved files in order to import stereo files.
What happens to non-interleaved stereo audio content when you try to import a stereo file into Pro Tools?
Non-interleaved stereo content is treated as a air of split stereo, or dual mono, files.
How can you identify non-interleaved stereo files?
You can identify non-interleaved stereo files by looking for these 2 parameters:
1. The names of the files: <filename>.L and <filename>.R
2. Both files are identical lengths</filename></filename>
How are non-interleaved stereo files presented in the Clips list?
Non-interleaved stereo files are presented as one audio file in the Clips list, but you can also expand that audio file to show both the .L and .R files associated to the name.
When importing a multi-channel file into Pro Tools, what is the main similarity between interleaved and split stereo?
The multi-channel file will look and act exactly the same when importing either interleaved or split stereo files.
How will Pro Tools organize split stereo files that are identical lengths and ends with .L and .R?
When two files are identical lengths and have .L and .R at the end of the file name, Pro Tools will link them as a stereo file in the Clips list.
How will Pro Tools organize split stereo files that have different lengths or not named the same?
Pro Tools will create 2 separate mono tracks in the main window, and will display 2 separate names in the Clips list.
What is the biggest workflow difference between Import Commands and the Workspace browser?
- When using Import Commands, you will not be able to control the Pro Tools session until the processing has been completed.
- When using a Workspace browser, you can still interact with the Pro Tools session while you are importing files.