Appendix 1

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Final Cut Pro Workfl ow
Figure 7.3 Pro Tools ADR setup
Create a new track and name it cue. Import and drop the three cue pops to a point just at the start of
the line you want to replace. You can copy the cue pops and place a set before all the lines you need
to replace.
Turn region linking off. Solo the cue track and the production track containing the original line. Set
the in and out brackets in the timeline to a point just at the start of the cue pops and the end of the
line to be replaced. Set options > loop playback. Record enable ADR 1.
Begin playback. The actor will hear the loop playing over and over in his headphones as he tries to
match sync. When you feel the actor is ready, set the transport control to record and click play. This
will record one take and stop. Check the line by soloing it on the Pro Tools mixer and unsoloing the
cue and guide tracks. If you like the line, rename it in the region bin. If you want another, record
enable ADR 2 and unenable ADR 1. If you don’t want to keep the take, select it in the region bin
and from the menu at the top of the region bin select delete. Always rename or delete all takes.
Cleaning Up the Production Dialogue
While the ADR is progressing, the dialogue editor still has some work to do on the production tracks.
There are two strategies in editing production tracks. Both work in some instances. The trick is
knowing which to use when.
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