News came through recently that unemployment had reached record levels
. It was a stark reminder that as much as we would like to believe we're coming out of the woods in economic terms we're still very much in trouble. Of course the degree to which certain disciplines are affected varies. However, in a climate such as this one thing remains true. Those with the best training and expertise will triumph. This is why pro tools training is becoming such an important process for anyone who wants a career in music and sound engineering.
Pro Tools is one of the leading software packages in the sound and post production industry. Its manufacturers have recently been trumpeting its use in major films such as Avatar. However, it is not only James Cameron who can benefit. This is a package that can integrate seamlessly with any PC or Mac to be of use not only in large professional studios, but also out on the road or in a home studio. It is, as some people have called it, 'an everything tool' - in other words an end to end all in one package that enhances the usability and end product of any studio.
As such Pro Tools Training opens a great many doors in a great many ways. Those that have focused and specialist training will inevitably have a distinct advantage on those who have addressed it in a more generalised way.
This is why the major post production colleges are investing significant time, money and effort into becoming recognised Pro Tools training centres and offering an array of dedicated courses. Remember: the greater the level of expertise you can display at this stage the better it is for you.
As a student it can seem difficult to work out which of these courses offers the best option for you. Of course you can research the details of each potential course provider in extensive detail, but even then you can't be sure. What you want is a stamp of excellence - something that carries significant weight in the wider industry. As such you need to look for those centres that have an official recognition from the manufacturers. Then, and only then will you know which way to go.
Pro Tools training is just one string to your bow. If you truly want to make it in the music production environment you need to expand your technological knowledge much further than the bare minimum.