An Introduction to Dolby Atmos for Binaural Audio

Membership plan: Just Curious | Topics: Game Audio and Immersive Technologies

Course overview

This course explores the creative possibilities offered by Dolby Atmos for 3D sound. Atmos is used by sound designers, music producers, or game audio developers to build immersive worlds.
This workshop uses the Dolby Atmos Production Suite within Ableton Live.

The key techniques explored can be applied to any other DAW (i.e. Logic or Pro Tools). Students can install the trial version of the Dolby Atmos Production Suite. A multi-channel speaker system is not required for this workshop. Binaural audio works with standard headphones.

What you'll learn

Identify the possibilities of Dolby Atmos
Install and configure the Dolby Atmos Production Suite
Utilise and apply Dolby Atmos tools
Build immersive binaural audio experiences via Dolby Atmos and explore the eco system

Who is this course for?

Sound designers looking to get started with binaural audio and Dolby Atmos
Music producers interested in exploring binaural audio and Dolby Atmos

Course content

Course Material

Template for your own mixing: AbletonTemplate_22 Project.zip
Final Atmos mixed project.: AbletonTemplate_23 Project.zip

Course Videos

Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: What is Dolby Atmos_
Part 3: Setup_ the Renderer_ Dolby Audio Bridge, the Music Panner - Binuaral Settings Plug-in
Part 4: Beds, objects, the panner and automation - workflow discussion
Part 5: The Music Panner, the Binuaral Settings &the LTC Plug-in
Part 6: Binuaral Settings
Part 7: Music Panner Strategies
Part 8: Down Fold settings
Part 9: Music Panner settings
Part 10: Ambisonic Integration
Part 11: Basic plug-in configuration demo in Live
Part 12: Automation
Part 13: Master Exports
Part 14: Conclusion

Requirements

A computer and internet connection
Dolby Atmos Production Suite (trial suffices)
Ableton Live or equivalent DAW (trial suffices)