Hindenburg Journalist Guide - Windows

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1 Hindenburg Journalist! 1 Hindenburg Journalist Guide - Windows Introduction! 4 Overview! 5 Menu Bar! 5 Tool Bar! 5 Tracks! 5 Workspace! 5 Transport bar! 6 QPPM Meter & Counter! 6 Clipboard! 6 Favorites! 7 Markers! 7 Managing Audio! 8 Import Audio! 8 Import Audio to Clipboard! 8 Send Favorites from Mobile! 8 Send Favorites to Mobile! 9 Send Session from Mobile! 9 Import Session from Mobile! 9 Export file! 10 Wav, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless! 10 Play! 11 Play / Stop! 11 Play selection! 11 Rehearse clip! 11 Preroll! 11 Edit! 12 Selection! 12 Cut! 12 Copy! 12 Paste! 13 Insert! 13 Clear! 13 Duplicate! 13 Split! 13 Edit silence! 14

2 Hindenburg Journalist! 2 Multi Selection! 14 Add selection! 14 Expand Selection! 14 Muti region selection! 15 Regions! 16 Move! 16 Trim! 16 Gain! 16 Fade! 16 Zoom! 17 Volume editing! 18 Fade! 18 Gain! 18 Duck! 18 Slope! 19 Elaborate fades! 19 Multi region fade and Slope! 20 Multi regional fade! 20 Adjust slope handles! 20 Add / Delete Track! 20 Recording! 21 Arm Track! 21 Recording! 21 Rename recording! 21 Using the clipboard! 22 Adding groups! 22 Using Groups! 22 Import audio! 22 Selecting snippets from interview! 23 Preview clip! 23 Paste clip to workspace! 23 Used clip overview! 24 Clear clipboard! 24 Favorites! 25 Import audio! 25 Send to iphone! 25 Import from iphone! 25 Markers! 26

3 Hindenburg Journalist! 3 Add markers! 26 Rename / Delete markers! 26 Jump to markers! 26 Effects! 27 adding effects! 27 Equalizer! 27 Compressor! 27 Waveform Display! 28 Rectified Waveform! 28 Peaks only! 28 No waveforms! 28 Preferences! 29 Audio! 29 Interface! 29 Properties! 30 Session info! 30 Add / delete Tracks! 30 Add / delete clipboard groups! 30 Save default settings! 31 layout! 31 Shortcuts! 32

4 Hindenburg Journalist! 4 Introduction - it s all about the story Thank you for downloading the Beta version of Hindenburg Journalist. Hindenburg Journalist is developed for the professional radio journalist and has unique features for radio production. The user interface is limited to only the essential features and Hindenburg Journalist will take care of most technical challenges in the background. You, the journalist can focus on telling the story. Organize the interview Simple & Fast editing Quick Export Safe with autosave import from iphone (Hindenburg Mobile) much more... At this time, Q the program is not feature complete. So there is more to look forward to.

Hindenburg Journalist! 5 Overview Menu Bar Menu Bar Access most functions in Hindenburg Tool Bar Tool Bar! Access common features like, New, Open, Tracks Tracks!

5 Hindenburg Journalist! 5 Overview Menu Bar Menu Bar Access most functions in Hindenburg Tool Bar Tool Bar! Access common features like, New, Open, Tracks Tracks! -Level -Pan Record Arm the track to begin recording - Record - Mute - Solo - Effects Workspace Workspace The white area with the blue grid lines is the Workspace. Drag & Drop audio into the area.

6 Hindenburg Journalist! 6 Transport bar! Transport Bar For playing, stopping, and otherwise navigating the audio. * Play = Spacebar * Stop = Spacebar * Record = Ctrl + Spacebar QPPM Meter & Counter QPPM Meter shows the current output level IEC Counter Shows Current Playhead time In Marker time Out Marker time Selection time Clipboard Clipboard Organize the interview into groups. Create groups for every interviewee, narration, music... The groups have number, 1, 2, 3... Goto Clipboard : * Move selection into group : Alt Ctrl (+ group number) Rename : Enter Rearrange : Drag Preview : spacebar Paste into workspace : Alt (+ group number)

7 Hindenburg Journalist! 7 Favorites Favorites Save jingles, breakers, favorite statements... and use them in any session. Import Favorites from iphone Export Favorites to iphone Insert selection into Favorites : Alt Ctrl 0 Markers Markers Set Markers at point of interest in the interview or radio package. Set Marker : Ctrl Enter Rename Marker : Enter (in markers list) Jump to Markers : keyboard number 3, 4, 5... Set in / out Markers from markers list An example could be a selection from marker 3 to marker 9 Select marker 3 - press i Select marker 9 - press o

Hindenburg Journalist! 8 Managing Audio Import Audio Import any audio file known to the operating system.

Audio to Clipboard Drag & Drop Right click (Ctrl T) Send Favorites from Mobile Import sounds stores to the

8 Hindenburg Journalist! 8 Managing Audio Import Audio Import any audio file known to the operating system. Rule of thumb is, can it be played in itunes (os-x) or Windows Media Player (Windows) then it can be played in Hindenburg Journalist. File / Import (Ctrl T) Right click in workspace Drag & Drop File manager itunes Import Audio to Clipboard Import Audio to Clipboard Drag & Drop Right click (Ctrl T) Send Favorites from Mobile Import sounds stores to the Favorites list in Hindenburg Mobile (iphone) * Goto Sessions (iphone) * Goto Favorites * Selects a clip * Tap the blue arrow * Tap Send to Hindenburg Important: Enable Network must be active Preferences/Interface/enable network

Journalist can be sent to the iphone (Hindenburg Mobile) Right click Favorites / Send

Send Session from Mobile Send a session from Hindenburg Mobile * Goto Sessions *

be active Preferences/Interface/enable network Import Session from Mobile Import a

9 Hindenburg Journalist! 9 Send Favorites to Mobile Sound stored on the Favorites clipboard in Hindenburg Journalist can be sent to the iphone (Hindenburg Mobile) Right click Favorites / Send to... Important: Enable Network must be active Preferences/Interface/enable network Send Session from Mobile Send a session from Hindenburg Mobile * Goto Sessions * Select a session * Tap Share * Tap Send to Hindenburg Important: Enable Network must be active Preferences/Interface/enable network Import Session from Mobile Import a session from Hindenburg Mobile * Sync iphone with itunes * File / Import from Mobile Important: Enable Network must be active Preferences/Interface/enable network

10 Hindenburg Journalist! 10 Export file Wav, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless Export a session * File / Export (Ctrl E) Select file format Wav: *.wav MP3 : *.mp3 AAC: *.aac If QuickTime is installed When exporting MP3, it is possible to choose quality High Quality!! 192 kbps Medium Quality! 128 kbps Low Quality!! 64 kbps

This makes it possible to hear the clip before editing Rehearse clip : Ctrl Shift spacebar Rehearse clip : Ctrl Shift P Preroll

11 Hindenburg Journalist! 11 Play Play / Stop Play : spacebar Stop : spacebar Play selection Plays the selected area and stops. Play Selection : Shift spacebar Play Selection : Shift P Rehearse clip The playhead skips the selection. This makes it possible to hear the clip before editing Rehearse clip : Ctrl Shift spacebar Rehearse clip : Ctrl Shift P Preroll Pre-roll starts playback before the playhead position Pre-roll : P Pre-roll :, (numeric keypad) Set Pre-roll time: Preferences / Interface / Pre-roll time

12 Hindenburg Journalist! 12 Edit Selection Mark In = i Mark In = Ctrl 1 Mark In = (Numeric key) = Mark In = o Mark In = Ctrl 2 Mark In = (Numeric key) / Smart Marker = 1/2 Smart Marker = Spacebar ( check use space for marker in Preferences ) Drag Selection with mouse: I beam when mouse-over at bottom of region All Tracks = Ctrl A Clear selection= Esc Cut Cut = Ctrl X A Cut performance will subtract to the left. All following regions on the track will subsequently move to the left. If you are working on a multi track session, be ware of the sync between tracks. Copy Copy = Ctrl C Copy a selection and use it in a number of ways. It is also possible to copy space (blank)

performance, the selection will push other audio on track forward, to the right.

13 Hindenburg Journalist! 13 Paste Paste = Ctrl V When preforming a Paste performance, the selection will be placed on top of existing audio on the track Insert Insert = Ctrl I When preforming a Insert performance, the selection will push other audio on track forward, to the right. Clear Clear = Backspace / Del Clear = Ctrl L When preforming a Clear performance, the selection will be removed. No other regions are affected. Duplicate Duplicate = Ctrl D When preforming a Duplicate performance, the selection will be pasted repeatedly after itself. Split Split = Ctrl B When preforming a Split performance, the selection will be split at the in / out markers. If no markers are added, the split will take place at the playhead

Insert: Ctrl Cut : Ctrl Multi Selection Add selection Add / Remove selection area Add track selection : Ctrl click Extend

14 Hindenburg Journalist! 14 Edit silence Cut, copy, paste & insert silence Edit silence in the same way you would edit audio. Insert/ cut in time To insert or cut silence (time) on at track, make a selection. Insert: Ctrl Cut : Ctrl Multi Selection Add selection Add / Remove selection area Add track selection : Ctrl click Extend track selection : Shift click Expand Selection Make a selection from current playhead position to desired selection out position Shift click, at the desired out point

15 Hindenburg Journalist! 15 Muti region selection Adding regions Add selected regions : Ctrl click Adding regions Extend region selection : Shift click

16 Hindenburg Journalist! 16 Regions Move Move handle Click on a Region. It turns orange. It is now possible to edit the Region in a number of ways Click the mouse in the middle of the Region and it turns into a FIst Hold the mouse button and move the Region Move (nudge) : Ctrl or Trim Trim handle Move the mouse to the either end of the Region and it turns into a Trim cursor Hold the mouse button and drag the Region ends Gain Gain handle Move the mouse to the top of the Region and it turns into a Gain cursor Hold the mouse button and drag the Region top down to alter gain Gain: Shift Ctrl or Fade Fade handle Move the mouse to the corners of the Region Hold the mouse button and drag the Fade handles Fade handles are at all four corners Hold Shift to create a Slope Fade: Ctrl F (place playhead at desired endpoint for fade)

17 Hindenburg Journalist! 17 Zoom Zoom in : Ctrl + Zoom in : F5 Zoom in : Ctrl Scroll wheel Zoom out : Ctrl - Zoom out : F4 Zoom out : Ctrl Scroll wheel Track Hight large : Shift Ctrl + Track Hight small : Shift Ctrl - Fit to screen : Shift * Center Playhead : Ctrl *

are at all four corners Fade: Ctrl F (place playhead at desired endpoint for fade) Gain Gain handle Move the mouse to the top of the Region and

18 Hindenburg Journalist! 18 Volume editing Fade Fade handles Move the mouse to the corners of the Region Hold the mouse button and drag the Fade handles Fade handles are at all four corners Fade: Ctrl F (place playhead at desired endpoint for fade) Gain Gain handle Move the mouse to the top of the Region and it turns into a Gain cursor Hold the mouse button and drag the Region top down to alter gain Gain: Shift Ctrl or Duck Ducking Make a selection to a region. Drag the gain handle to alter the volume on the selection Gain: Shift Ctrl or (place playhead inside selection)

Shift Ctrl or (place playhead OUTSIDE selection) Elaborate fades Elaborate fades

19 Hindenburg Journalist! 19 Slope Slope Make a selection to a region. Drag the gain handle OUTSIDE the selection to alter the volume on the selection Gain: Shift Ctrl or (place playhead OUTSIDE selection) Elaborate fades Elaborate fades Adjust the fades by dragging the fade handles. Add gain (15 db) to a selection by dragging the selection upwards

Select a number of regions Fade: Ctrl F place playhead at desired endpoint for fade

20 Hindenburg Journalist! 20 Multi region fade and Slope Multi regional fade Create a fade over multiple regions Select a number of regions Fade: Ctrl F place playhead at desired endpoint for fade Adjust slope handles It is possible to adjust the slope handles. Hold Shift and drag Add / Delete Track Add or Delete a track from workspace Right-click on the Track

playhead where the recording will begin Record : Ctrl

21 Hindenburg Journalist! 21 Recording Arm Track Arming the track To make the track ready for recording, you must arm the track. Arm Track : Shift R Recording Begin recording Set the playhead where the recording will begin Record : Ctrl spacebar Stop recording : spacebar Rename recording Rename recording Rename : Enter (when region is active)

22 Hindenburg Journalist! 22 Using the clipboard Adding groups Adding and renaming clipboard groups File / Properties / Clipboard Using Groups Groups are useful when organizing an interview or radio package It is possible to make as many Groups as wanted. Organize audio into groups. An example could be: Narration Interview Music Background Sound Jump to clipboard : * Import audio Add audio to the clipboard Jump to clipboard : * Import audio : Ctrl T Import audio: drag & drop

selection to clipboard : Alt Ctrl (+ group number) Rename selection : Alt Ctrl (+ group number second time) Rename selection : enter Group number is found at the left corner of the

23 Hindenburg Journalist! 23 Selecting snippets from interview Selecting snippets from interview Import audio to workspace Import audio : Ctrl T Import audio: drag & drop Make a selection to the audio Move selection to clipboard : Alt Ctrl (+ group number) Rename selection : Alt Ctrl (+ group number second time) Rename selection : enter Group number is found at the left corner of the group top Preview clip Preview the clip from the clipboard Jump to clipboard : * Preview : Spacebar Paste clip to workspace Paste to workspace Paste clip : Alt (+group number) Choose from list Jump to clipboard : * Select a clip Paste clip into workspace: Ctrl Enter Drag & Drop Paste : Drag clip to workspace Copy : Alt (+ drag clip to workspace)

24 Hindenburg Journalist! 24 Used clip overview Clips are pasted from the top of the list Used clips turn grey It is always possible to reuse clips. Clear clipboard Jump to clipboard : * Clear clipboard : Right-click / Clear All Clear clipboard : Ctrl

25 Hindenburg Journalist! 25 Favorites Import audio Import audio to Favorites Insert selection into Favorites : Alt Ctrl 0 Drag & Drop Rename clip : Alt Ctrl 0 (second time) Rename : Enter Paste to workspace : Drag & Drop Favorites are accessible in all sessions Send to iphone Send Favorites to Hindenburg Mobile Right-click a Favorites clip Import from iphone - Goto : Sessions - Goto : Favorites (star) - Select a Favorite clip - Tap the blue arrow - Tap Send to Hindenburg The clip will now be visible in the Favorite list in Hindenburg Journalist Important: Enable Network must be active Preferences/Interface/enable network

26 Hindenburg Journalist! 26 Markers Add markers Add markers to the Timeline in Workspace Add marker: Enter Add marker : Right - click Timeline In / Out markers are always Rename / Delete markers Rename markers: Enter Renumber : Shift Enter Delete marker : goto marker-list : Alt Ctrl M Jump to markers Jump to marker : 3-0 Jump to in marker : 1 Jump to out marker : 2 Jump to marker : click in markers list

Hindenburg Journalist! 27 Effects adding effects Pressing the Effects button opens the effects container.

Hindenburg Journalist comes with two default effects: Equalizer & Compressor It is also possible to use 3 rd party

You can adjust the Frequency with on the blue line Q - Value You can adjust the Q value by holding Shift and moving the

27 Hindenburg Journalist! 27 Effects adding effects Pressing the Effects button opens the effects container. Click on a slot in the container to add an effect. Hindenburg Journalist comes with two default effects: Equalizer & Compressor It is also possible to use 3 rd party plugins (AU & VST) Equalizer Gain: HIgh - adjust the button Mid - adjust the button Low - adjust the button Frequency: You can adjust the Frequency with on the blue line Q - Value You can adjust the Q value by holding Shift and moving the mouse up or down Compressor The Compressor is a One Dial Compressor. Making it easy to add compression, simply turn up the dial for more compression. For speak, set the dial in the middle. Use the moue to adjust the dial

the waveform looks, the louder it will sound.

28 Hindenburg Journalist! 28 Waveform Display Rectified Waveform Rectified waveform display is a logarithmic display of the audio. The waveform displays: Peaks Minimum Average Maximum Average Rule of thumb: The darker the waveform looks, the louder it will sound. This can help balance the mix between music and speak. - Compressed music: dark blue - Non compressed speak: light blue Peaks only Peaks only : View / waveforms / peaks only No waveforms No waveform : Ctrl W This can be used if the computer has limited CPU

default ) - Default sample rate : Choose between 44,1 & 48 khz - Temp Folder : Where the temporary audio is saved Interface Tools / Options / Interface -

29 Hindenburg Journalist! 29 Preferences Audio Tools / Options / Audio - Playback : Set the output source - Record : Set the input source - Record mode: Define recording channel ( auto is default ) - Default sample rate : Choose between 44,1 & 48 khz - Temp Folder : Where the temporary audio is saved Interface Tools / Options / Interface - Language: Set the language used in menus - Arrow control rew / fwd: Toggle scroll or region jump - One key edit commands: use common shortcuts without using Ctrl + - Enable network communication: for when transferring files between Desktop and iphone. - Pre-roll time: the amount of milliseconds the playhead

properties will be included in the meta data when the session is exported to BWF, mp3, AAC or apple lossless Add / delete Tracks Add, rename and rearrange tracks - Plus : adds new track - Minus :

30 Hindenburg Journalist! 30 Properties Session info File / Properties - Picture : Add a picture too the session Click on the picture thumbnail - Author : Name of session author - Descriptions : Notes for the session Session properties will be included in the meta data when the session is exported to BWF, mp3, AAC or apple lossless Add / delete Tracks Add, rename and rearrange tracks - Plus : adds new track - Minus : deletes tracks - Up : moves track up the list - Down : moves track down the list - Rename : Click track name You can also right click on the track in workspace Add / delete clipboard groups Add, rename and rearrange tracks File / Properties - Plus : adds new group - Minus : deletes group - Up : moves group up the list - Down : moves group down the list - Rename : Click group name

Ctrl X : Cut Ctrl C : Copy Ctrl V : Paste Ctrl B : Break / split Ctrl N : New Ctrl S : Save Ctrl I : In marker Ctrl O : Out marker Ctrl P : Preroll J : Scrub

31 Hindenburg Journalist! 31 Save default settings - Save default session : saves the current session as default. - Reset default session : next time you create a new session, it will have the default properties layout Spacebar : play / stop Ctrl Z : Undo Ctrl Y : Redo Ctrl X : Cut Ctrl C : Copy Ctrl V : Paste Ctrl B : Break / split Ctrl N : New Ctrl S : Save Ctrl I : In marker Ctrl O : Out marker Ctrl P : Preroll J : Scrub back K : Scrub forward J+K : Fast scrub back L+K : Fast scrub forward Shift J : Slow scrub back Shift L : Slow scrub forward Pg Up : Next splice Pg Down : Previous splice - See all shortcuts in the shortcut list

32 Hindenburg Journalist! 32 Shortcuts Short Cut Navigation Play Space 0 Stop Space + Record Ctrl Space - Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Preroll P, Play Selection + Shift Space Shift, Shift P Preview Cut Shift Ctrl Space Shift Ctrl, Shift Ctrl P Fast Forward Rewind Scrub Slow Rew Shift J 1 Scrub Slow Fwd Shift L 3 Scrub Normal Rew J 4 Scrub Normal Fwd L 6 Scrub Fast Rew J+K 7 Scrub Fast Fwd L+K 9 Goto Next Splice Pg Dn Tab Goto Prevous Splice Pg Up + Shift Tab Goto First Splice Home Goto Last Splice End Goto Beginning Backspace Goto End Ctrl End / Short Cut Mark In / Out Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Mark In i = Ctrl 1 Mouse Drag

33 Hindenburg Journalist! 33 Short Cut Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Smart Mark In 1/2 (first time) Space (when active) Mark Out O / Ctrl 2 Mouse Drag Smart Mark Out 1/2 (second time) Space (when active) All Track Ctrl A Next region Previous Region Highlight several regions Right Highlight several regions Left All Regions in Track All Regions in session From Regions to End From Regions to Beginning Shift Shift Shift Alt Shift Alt Ctrl A Alt Ctrl A Shift End Shift Home Select row of regshift Mouse Select regions Ctrl Mouse Clear Markers Esc Markers Set Marker Ctrl Enter Enter Ctrl 1-0 Goto Marker 1-0 Click Marker Clear Marker Short Cut Edit Cut Copy Paste Split Duplicate Del Ctrl X Ctrl C Ctrl V Ctrl B Ctrl D Numeric Keypad Ctrl Click (Timeline) Mouse Menu Right Click / Cut Right Click / Copy Right Click / Paste Edit / Cut Edit / Copy Edit / Paster

34 Hindenburg Journalist! 34 Short Cut Insert Ctrl I Numeric Keypad Clear Ctrl L Delete Ctrl Mouse Menu Right Click / Insert Right Click / Clear Edit/ Insert Edit/ Clear Rename Region Enter Insert Silence Ctrl (selection) Delete Silence Ctrl (selection) Fade / Gain Fade Ctrl F Region Handle Edge Edit / Fade Gain up Shift Ctrl Region Handle Middle Gain Down Shift Ctrl Region Handle Middle Undo / Redo Undo Ctrl Z Edit / Undo Redo Ctrl Y Edit / Redo Short Cut View Numeric Keypad Zoom In Ctrl + Ctrl + F4 Zoom Out Ctrl - Ctrl - F5 Mouse Menu Ctrl Mouse Wheel Ctrl Mouse Wheel Zoom fit Center Ctrl Ctrl * F6 Zoom fit Session Shift Shift * Ctrl F6 Zoom Track Hight - Shift Ctrl - Shift Ctrl - Shift Ctrl F4 Zoom Track Hight + Shift Ctrl + Shift Ctrl + Shift Ctrl F5 Shift Ctrl Mouse Wheel Shift Ctrl Mouse Wheel Scroll Scroll Tracks up Mouse Wheel Scroll Tracks Down Mouse Wheel

35 Hindenburg Journalist! 35 Short Cut Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Scroll Left Shift - Shift - Shift Mouse Wheel Scroll Right Shift + Shift + Shift Mouse Wheel Short Cut Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Clipboard Jump to Clipboard * * Exit Clipboard Esc * View - Clipboard Navigate Up Navigate Down Pre Listen Start Space 0 Shift Click Pre Listen Stop Space 0 Shift Click Rename Clip Enter Double Click Paste selected clip Ctrl Enter Drag Insert selected clip Shift Enter Paste Clip to Workspace Alt 1-0 Drag Copy Clip to Workspace Shift Alt 1-0 Ctrl + Drag Move Clip to Clipboard Ctrl Drag Copy Clip to Clipboard Alt Ctrl 1-0 Alt Drag Short Cut Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Tracks Rec Armed Shift R Mute Shift M Solo Shift S

36 Hindenburg Journalist! 36 Short Cut Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Short Cut Numeric Keypad Mouse Menu Waveforms Enable Waveform Ctrl W View / Waveforms / Enable Disable Waveform Ctrl W View / Waveforms / Enable Waveform Peaks Only View / Waveforms / Peaks File Menu New Session Ctrl N File / New Open Session Ctrl O File / Open Save Session Ctrl S File / Save Recent Sessions File / Resent Sessions Import Ctrl T Right Click File / Import Export Ctrl E File / Export Properties File / Properties Exit Ctrl Q File / Exit View Menu Tool Bar Transport Bar Clock Manuscript Clipboard Alt Ctrl S Alt Ctrl C View / Toolbars / Tools View / Toolbars / Transport View / Toolbars / Clock View / Manuscript View / Clipboard Markers Alt Ctrl M View / Markers

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Pro Tools vs. Hindenburg

Pro Tools vs. Hindenburg Windows Key Commands: Session Set-Up and Navigation New Session Control N Control N Open Session Control O Control O Save Session Control S Control S Save Session As Control shift