CINE 320 Midterm

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FREQUENCY

• Number of times wave vibrates each second

• Measured in HERTZ (Hz)

 Amplitude

• Strength of a wave

• Measured in DECIBELS (dB)

Stereo

Two separate audio channels (classified as left and right) often used for music and sfx to create spacial audio

Mono

A singular audio channel mainly used for dialogue

Reverb

• Causes soundwaves to travel quickly which in turn distorts the original sound

• EX: Large Hallways/Churches

ECHO

• Causes soundwaves to travel slowly which makes the sound form more distinctly and reflect among itself

• EX: Caves/Canyons

Acoustics

The physical sound waves traveling through the air that your ears directly perceive based on the size, surfaces and objects in the space.

Standard Digital Audio File Format

WAV or MP3

Condenser Microphone

a sensitive type of microphone that uses a thin, moving metal-coated membrane (diaphragm) and a fixed metal plate to turn sound waves into an electrical signal

Dynamic Microphone

a tough, simple audio device that turns sound waves into an electrical signal using a tiny moving coil and a magnet, working just like a speaker in reverse

The Smart Tool

combines the functions of the Trim, Selector and Grabber tools, the three most often used tools in the application.

Trim

Can extend or shorten a clip

Selector

highlights a specific clip or portion of a clip

Grabber

mainly used to rearrange a clip/ move around

EQ PROCESSOR: High Pass

Cuts out LOW FREQUENCIES

EQ PROCESSOR: Notch

Cuts out a SPECIFIC FREQUENCY

EQ PROCESSOR: High Shelf

Lowers and raises HIGH FREQUENCIES

EQ PROCESSOR: Low Shelf

Lowers and raises LOW FREQUENCIES

EQ PROCESSOR: Peak

Cuts out or raises a SPECIFIC FREQUENCY

EQ PROCESSOR: Low Pass

Cuts out HIGH FREQUENCIES

Dynamic Type:Compressor/Limiter Dyn3

Evens out levels

Dynamic Type:Expander/Gate Dyn 3

Exagerrates levels

Dynamic Type: De-Essser Dyn 3

Cut’s out “s” sounds found in dialouge

D-Verb

Adds reverb

Delay

Slows down sound

Why would one want to layer multiple backgrounds/ambiences?

 It will create a unique and complex world of sound in a given scene

this mode will limit your ability to move sound clips around fluidly in the timeline

slip

What is the term used to describe an ambience or background mainly consisting of random chatter/talking or the sound of a crowd?

Walla

When bringing audio clips into Pro Tools, what is the best method to use?

Copy or Convert the clip using Import Audio