So, why Blog?
For some time now, I’ve been working for Digidesign in Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating Pro Tools and helping train our clients. What I see, mostly, are engineers with tighter and tighter deadlines, long working hours and the relatively thankless task of polishing “product” for mass consumption. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule, those few lucky individuals who get to craft something they believe in, that they enjoy and that they have time to create but they have the rare gigs not the usual ones!
So, my priority is and has always been, to evangelize the methods, workflows, tips and tricks that enable our pro users to save time. Time saved gives you two choices, either do more work or craft your existing work to a higher quality. Both options are vitally important goals in both the creative and “churn and burn” market sectors.
On this blog, I not only hope to impart some of that information that I’ve gleaned over the years, but also learn from you, the readers – hopefully we can have some stimulating discussion on here and I can pass on that vital feedback to Digidesign.
This blog would not be possible without a few people however. Mentors like SImon Leadley, Andy Stewart, Charles Tetaz, Bruce Emery, Gerry Nixon, Jason DeWilde, Peter Thomas and Chris McKeith amongst many others. At the end of the day, every time I have a meeting with clients, its a two way street – I learn as much from them as they hopefully get from me.
Also, I have to thank my partner Stephanie for being so supportive, patient and understanding of my ongoing problem with being a big geek.
Anyways, so where to start?? Well firstly I’d love to have folks comment here about what they would like to see. My intention was to create some videos, using screen caps and show specific features alongside discussion about how those features can help in day to day professional work. The first idea that came to mind was a feature introduced in 7.3 – Windows configs. We have a pretty good Digi video for that feature (cop out!) so I’ll just post about my experiences in the field and how people are using this feature alongside the old Memory locates, in my next blog entry.
Talk soon,
Brent
Yes! Window Configurations is one of those features that I think some people “wish” existed and don’t know it was added in 7.3. Powerful time saver. But takes a bit of mind-bending to really get the most out of it. Looking forward to your take on it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I’ve been reaching out for information since I began my Pro Tools journey. I’ve used analog all my life, went to a Roland, then Sessions, and then, finally to Pro Tools for the edi-bility of it all.
Now I have people beating down my door for me to make their Demos. I really want to get better at using Pro Tools before I start putting my name on other people’s demos.
Thanks for helping me get there.
I’ve learned how to be a better person for sure. The desire to grow community is a strong motivator to staying ethical and honest at every turn.
Wow, thanks for linking to my blog. I really appreciate it
. By the way, there are some great articles, I’m going to check them out. Thanks for sharing. See you soon.