From the course: Pro Tools 2021 Essential Training: 101 - The Basics

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Using the dashboard

Using the dashboard

so let's take a look at the choices available here. In the top right is a sign in button you can use to log into your Avid Master account for cloud storage. to log into your Avid Master account for cloud storage. Once signed in, you'll have options for projects and sessions. These are functionally the same. The difference is in where they're stored. A session file is stored locally on the computer system drive, another internal drive, or a connected external drive. A project document is cloud-based. It's saved in the cloud storage associated with your Avid Master account. Now, note that you do not need to sign in to create or open a session file. On the left side of the dashboard are available options for actions such as creating a new Pro Tools document, accessing a recent session on your system, or opening one of your cloud projects. or opening one of your cloud projects. The button at the bottom of the dialogue box The button…

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