Here are 100 chapter titles for an iZotope Ozone tutorial series, focusing on multimedia applications and progressing from beginner to advanced:
I. Getting Started (1-10)
- Welcome to Ozone: Mastering Your Audio
- Installing and Authorizing Ozone
- Understanding the Ozone Interface: Modules and Controls
- Setting Up Your Session: Working with Ozone in Your DAW
- Importing Audio: Files, Stems, and Mixes
- Basic Navigation: Meters, Waveforms, and Spectrograms
- Understanding Mastering: Goals and Concepts
- Using Presets: A Quick Start to Mastering
- Saving and Exporting Audio: File Formats and Quality
- Ozone Preferences: Customizing Your Workflow
II. Core Mastering Techniques (11-25)
- Understanding Metering: RMS, Peak, LUFS, and Dynamic Range
- Working with the Equalizer (EQ): Shaping Frequencies
- Compression: Controlling Dynamic Range
- Limiting: Maximizing Loudness
- Stereo Imaging: Widening and Narrowing the Stereo Field
- Excitation: Adding Harmonics and Presence
- Dynamic EQ: Frequency-Specific Compression
- Mastering Chain Order: Optimizing Module Interactions
- A/B Comparison: Evaluating Your Mastering Decisions
- Working with Reference Tracks: Matching Sonic Characteristics
- Mastering for Different Genres
- Mastering for Different Delivery Formats
- Loudness Normalization: Preparing Audio for Streaming
- Understanding Bit Depth and Sample Rate
- Basic Mastering Workflow: A Step-by-Step Guide
III. Equalization (26-40)
- Understanding EQ Concepts: Frequencies, Bands, and Filters
- Working with Different EQ Types: Shelving, Bell, High-Pass, Low-Pass
- EQing for Clarity and Separation
- EQing for Warmth and Body
- EQing to Remove Problem Frequencies
- Advanced EQ Techniques: Notching, Sweeping, and Focusing
- Using EQ to Shape the Overall Tone
- EQing Individual Instruments and Vocals
- EQing for Different Musical Styles
- EQing for Different Listening Environments
- Mastering EQ: Tips and Tricks
- EQ Matching: Copying the EQ Curve of a Reference Track
- Dynamic EQ: Frequency-Specific Processing
- Working with Mid-Side EQ
- EQ and Phase: Understanding Their Relationship
IV. Compression and Dynamics (41-60)
- Understanding Compression Concepts: Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release
- Working with Different Compressor Types: Opto, FET, VCA
- Compression for Glue and Cohesion
- Compression for Dynamic Range Control
- Compression for Punch and Impact
- Advanced Compression Techniques: Parallel Compression, Multiband Compression
- Using Compression to Shape the Overall Dynamics
- Compressing Individual Instruments and Vocals
- Compressing for Different Musical Styles
- Compressing for Different Listening Environments
- Mastering Compression: Tips and Tricks
- Limiting: Maximizing Loudness Without Distortion
- Dynamic Range Control: Balancing Loudness and Dynamics
- Multiband Dynamics: Frequency-Specific Compression and Expansion
- Transient Shaping: Emphasizing or Softening Transients
- Sidechain Compression: Using One Signal to Control Another
- De-essing: Reducing Sibilance
- Expanding: Increasing Dynamic Range
- Gating: Reducing Noise and Unwanted Signals
- Dynamic Processing for Different Genres
V. Stereo Imaging and Enhancement (61-75)
- Understanding Stereo Imaging Concepts: Width, Depth, and Panning
- Working with the Stereo Imager: Widening and Narrowing the Stereo Field
- Enhancing Stereo Width and Depth
- Creating a Balanced Stereo Image
- Mono Compatibility: Ensuring Your Mix Sounds Good in Mono
- Mid-Side Processing: Treating the Mid and Side Channels Separately
- Using Stereo Enhancement Tools: Haas Effect, Panning Tricks
- Working with Phase: Understanding and Correcting Phase Issues
- Stereo Widening Techniques for Different Genres
- Stereo Imaging for Different Listening Environments
- Mastering Stereo Imaging: Tips and Tricks
- Using the Imager to Create a Sense of Space
- Panning Automation: Creating Dynamic Stereo Movement
- Working with Binaural Audio
- Stereo Imaging for Headphones
VI. Advanced Mastering Workflows (76-90)
- Mastering for Vinyl: Considerations and Techniques
- Mastering for CD: Red Book Specifications
- Mastering for Digital Distribution: Streaming and Downloads
- Mastering for Film and Television: Dialogue, Music, and Sound Effects
- Mastering for Games: Interactive Audio and Sound Design
- Mastering for Podcasts: Speech Clarity and Loudness
- Mastering for Audiobooks: Consistent Levels and Dynamics
- Mastering for Web and Mobile: Optimizing for Different Platforms
- Mastering for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
- Mastering for Installations and Exhibits
- Mastering with Multiple Engineers: Collaboration and Communication
- Mastering with Different Monitoring Setups
- Mastering with Different DAWs
- Mastering with Hardware Processors
- Mastering Automation: Streamlining Your Workflow
VII. Mastering Ozone's Features (91-100)
- Deep Dive into Ozone's Modules: EQ, Dynamics, Imager, Maximizer, etc.
- Advanced Metering and Visualization: Scopes, Spectrograms, and Phase Meters
- Mastering with Tonal Balance Control: Achieving a Balanced Mix
- Mastering with the Master Assistant: AI-Powered Mastering
- Creating Custom Presets and Templates
- Integrating Ozone with Other iZotope Products
- Ozone Tips and Tricks for Multimedia Professionals
- Ozone Resources and Learning Materials
- The Future of Ozone: Emerging Trends in Mastering
- Building a Professional Mastering Workflow with Ozone