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Scoring to Picture in Logic Pro

You're reading from   Scoring to Picture in Logic Pro Explore synchronization techniques for film, TV, and multimedia composers using Apple's flagship DAW

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837636891
Length 412 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Prof. Chris Piorkowski Prof. Chris Piorkowski
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: An Introduction to Scoring to Picture
2. Chapter 1: Understanding Film Music Industry Standards FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Understanding Film Scoring Terminology 4. Chapter 3: Reviewing QuickTime Video and Video Components 5. Part 2: Project Setup and Navigation
6. Chapter 4: Setting Up a Movie in Logic Pro 7. Chapter 5: Syncing Logic Pro to Picture 8. Chapter 6: Working with Hit Points and Scene Markers 9. Part 3: Methods of Scoring to Picture
10. Chapter 7: Creating Tempo Maps 11. Chapter 8: Working with Beat Mapping 12. Chapter 9: Working with a Time Signature 13. Part 4: Synchronizing Music to Picture
14. Chapter 10: Scoring a Commercial 15. Chapter 11: Shaping the Score and Exporting to Video 16. Chapter 12: Advanced Concepts for Dealing with Timing in Film Music 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Syncing Logic Pro with different movie files

In this section, we will look at how to sync Logic Pro with different movie files, including the following:

  • A movie file with a countdown leader
  • A movie file with a 2-pop
  • A movie file with a 3-pop
  • A movie with multiple reels
  • A movie file with SMPTE offset view

We will also look at syncing a movie from any bar location. So, let’s get started.

Syncing a movie file with a countdown leader

First, we will learn how to open and synchronize a movie file with a countdown leader. To begin, open a new Logic Pro session and import Mercedes_24FPS_BITC_Academy leader.mov:

Figure 5.27: Arrange window with an open movie file

Figure 5.27: Arrange window with an open movie file

Now, hover your mouse on top of the ruler, above the global tracks. The pointer will turn into a left bracket shape with arrows on both sides:

Figure 5.28: Arrange Window with the Ruler view

Figure 5.28: Arrange Window with the Ruler view

Once the bracket appears, hold and drag...

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