Learn Media Composer Lesson 23: Audio Mixing Part TWO

Kevin P. McAuliffe
Toronto Canada

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In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about a tool you'll want to have open at all times when working with audio, and that's the Audio Tool. Not only does it give you a close up look at your VU meters, but it also contains some commands you'll want to have at your finger tips when cutting with a client.

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