Cubase: Working to Film Explained
Cubase instructor Gary Hiebner brings you Cubase video tutorials on working to Film! These videos are designed for those who already know their way around Cubase, but want specific information and instruction on importing video into Cubase and producing music or effects to it.
Videos
• Introduction (01:27) - In this video, Gary describes what is going to be covered in this Cubase series on Working to Film.
• Adding & Importing a Video (04:47) - Here we take a look at how to create a video track and how to add/import video files into your project.
• Setting Up Your Project (02:24) - Here we go over how to setup and match your project frame rate to the video frame rate.
• Converting Video to Work with Cubase (05:34) - This video shows you what video formats Cubase supports, and how to convert a video file if Cubase doesn't recognize its format.
• Adjusting the Video Display (03:27) - Here we take a look at the Video Previewer and how to adjust the size.
• Inserting Multiple Videos on the Video Track (02:24) - Cubase allows you to insert multiple video files on the video track. This video shows you how this is done.
• Editing the Video Track (03:36) - You can use basic editing tools to edit the video. Here we show you what editing tools you can use on the video.
• Deciding on a Tempo for Your Project (03:37) - Gary givers some tips on how to decide on the tempo of your project to match the video.
• Adding Rhythm with Percussion & Synths (09:35) - Here we take a look at how to add percussion and synth elements to give a sense of pace to the video through music rhythms.
• Recording an Instrument Melody (06:14) - The melody or motif is super important in video by defining specific scenes and characters. In this video Gary shows you how he comes up with a melody idea for the scene.
• Using Synths for Ambience & Textures (10:56) - Synths are great tools to use to build up textures and ambience in your music project. This videos shows you a few examples.
• Syncing/Spotting Sound Effects to the Video (13:42) - Gary shows you how you can enhance the video and music by adding in sound effects that syncing with the visual. Honing in on your sound designs skills can really help improve your writing to video.
• Using Tempo Changes (06:55) - This video shows you how to edit the tempo in the Tempo Track, and how to create tempo changes within your project.
• Using Transition Effects Between Scene Changes (12:07) - When there is a transition between one scene and the next, you can do some transition effects with your music as well. Gary shows you some tricks with transition effects.
• Timestretching Audio to Fit the Video (06:08) - Another technique you can do with your audio is use Cubase's timestreching tools to stretch and compress your audio parts to fit the video. See how!
• Using Automation to Create Interest (04:47) - It's important to remember the video is a moving scene, and by adding in automation you can create further interest with your musical soundscape to evolve with the video.
• Using the Transpose Track & Transposition (05:10) - The Transpose Track and Transposition is an easy and effective way to make creative changes in your music during the video. Here we show you how to use this trick.
• Exporting Out Your Audio Mixdown (02:20) - This video goes over how to export out your finished audio mixdown.
• Embedding Your Audio to the Video (03:39) - Here we show you how to export out your video and embed your music and sound effects into the Video export.
• Exporting Out Stems (06:02) - Finally we finish off and show you how to do Stem Exports of your audio tracks.