Logic 101
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Attendees will learn how to generate a customized audio and MIDI configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students will also create their own song using a comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops, and DSP effects. The in-depth lessons cover MIDI and audio recording; streamlined editing, mixing, and arrangement techniques; user defined key commands; automation; using external MIDI controllers; and creating final output.
Students learn how to generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing.
Upcoming Class Dates:
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understanding workflow techniques
- Recording and editing audio and MIDI
- Using software instruments
- Working with audio effects
- Mixing and automation
- Manipulating pitch and time
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of Mac OS
- Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Instructor in Action
Course Outline
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Lesson 1: Make Music with Logic Now!
- Creating a Logic Pro project
- Exploring the interface
- Navigating the project
- Building up the arrangement
- Mixing the song
- Mixing down to a stereo file
Lesson 2: Recording Audio
- Setting up digital audio recording settings
- Recording a single track
- Recording additional takes
- Punching in and out
- Recording without a metronome
- Changing recording settings
- Deleting unused audio files
Lesson 3: Organizing Clips
- Apply keywords to a clip and clip ranges
- Search and filter clips by keywords
- Add notes and ratings to a clip
- Create Smart Collections
- Detect people and composition within clips
- Understand and assign roles
Lesson 4: Making the First Edit
- Create a project
- Understand the attraction and repulsion behaviors of a storyline
- Append, insert, and rearrange clips within a primary storyline
- Batch edit a storyboard of clips
- Ripple, Roll, and Slip edit clips
- Use the Blade tool
- Replace a gap clip, ripple delete, and join through edit
- Perform connect edits
- Create and edit in a connected storyline
- Adjust audio levels
- Share the project to a media file
Lesson 5: Revising the Edit
- Define and distinguish between the two types of project duplication
- Understand the replace edit options
- Use markers for clip sync and task notes
- Create and edit with an audition clip
- Refine clip duration using Trim to Playhead and Trim to Selection
Lesson 6: Enhancing the Edit
- Vary the playback speed of clips
- Modify the look of clips with effects
- Use transitions
- Adjust the transform and compositing controls
- Create compound clips
Lesson 7: Finishing the Edit
- Add and modify a lower third
- Add and modify a 3D title
- Split-edit audio and video
- Keyframe audio
- Adjust an image using the Color Board, Color Wheels, and Color Curves
Lesson 8: Sharing a Project
- Export to a media file
- Post media to an online host
- Create a bundle for multiple platforms
- Understand the ? XML workflow
- Integrate Compressor export options
Lesson 9: Managing Libraries
- Differentiate between external and internal media
- Import media as referenced and managed
- Move and copy clips within and between libraries
- Consolidate media files in one location
Lesson 10: Advancing Your Workflow
- Identify manual options for new projects
- Sync dual system recordings
- Create a chroma key
- Understand the multicam workflow
- Configure for 360º video editing
- Create and share closed captioning
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