Complete Guide to Dolby Atmos for Commercial Music Production
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- Introduction To Dolby Atmos (Session Recording)
- Overview of Dolby Atmos: History, development, and significance in audio technology.
- Basic Concepts: Understanding 3D audio, surround sound vs. Dolby Atmos.
- Dolby Atmos in Film and Music: Differences in application.
- Applications: Cinematic, home entertainment, and music production.
- Interactive Discussion: Q&A on the basic concepts.
- Dolby Atmos Basics
- Dolby Atmos Renderer Functions and Concepts
- Dolby Atmos Content Creation Signal Flow
- Dolby Atmos Renderer Configurations - DAWs with Integrated Dolby Atmos Functionality
- Dolby Atmos Renderer Application running on the Same Mac Workstation as the DAW
- Additional Components of a Dolby Atmos Content Creation Studio
- DAW Configuration for Dolby Atmos Workflows
- Technical Foundations of Dolby Atmos (Session Recording)
- Room Requirements: Fundamental room requirements and speaker placement.
- Technical Specifications: Channel-based audio vs. object-based audio.
- Dolby Atmos in Film and Music: Differences in application.
- Dolby Atmos Tools: Introduction to software and hardware requirements.
- Case Study Analysis: Examining existing Dolby Atmos projects.
- Installer Components and Other Tools
- Renderer Window Overview
- Initial Configuration using the Dolby Audio Bridge
- Initial Configuration using a Dedicated Atmos Renderer Workstation
- Basic Renderer Operations
- Dolby Atmos Mixing Techniques I (Session Recording)
- Mixing Concepts: Understanding the Dolby Atmos mixing pane.
- Spatial Audio Design: Techniques for placing sounds in 3D space.
- Hands-on Practice: Basic mixing exercise with provided audio samples.
- Group Discussion: Sharing experiences and troubleshooting.
- Input Configuration
- Re-renders
- Trim and Downmix Controls
- Binaural Render Mode
- Exporting and Importing Input/Binaural/Re-render Configuration Files
- MP4 Export
- Mixing Concepts: Continual understanding the Dolby Atmos mixing pane.
- Organising mix stems to correlate to a stereo master counterpart.
- Setting up stem based mixing options to enable sonic parity to a stereo master.
- Group Discussion: Sharing experiences and troubleshooting.
- Pro Tools - Establishing Communication with the Dolby Atmos Renderer
- Pro Tools - Audio Output Routing, Bussing, and Bed and Object Mapping
- Pro Tools - Assigning Audio Tracks to Beds and Objects
- Pro Tools - Using the Supplied Templates
- Pro Tools - Synchronizing Pro Tools and the Dolby Atmos Renderer
- Pro Tools - Single and Multiple Bed Configurations
- Pro Tools - Groups and VCAs
- Pro Tools - Bouncing a Mix to ADM BWF and Re-renders
- Pro Tools - Using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
- Zoom link - Monday 24th Feb
- Advanced Mixing Techniques: In-depth exploration of Dolby Atmos tools.
- Creative Uses: Dolby Music Panner vs Object Automation.
- Project Work: Starting a small project that can be used for the final assessment submission.
- Feedback Session: Discussing project ideas and potential challenges.
- Ableton Live using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
- Apple Logic Pro using the Integrated Atmos Renderer
- Apple Logic Pro using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
- Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio
- Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase
- Zoom link - 3rd of March
- Introduction to the Dolby Atmos Assembler Software.
- Mastering for Dolby Atmos: Best practices for finalizing projects.
- Export Formats: Understanding different distribution formats.
- Project Completion: Finalizing the projects started in Session 5.
- Final Presentation and Review: Sharing and reviewing completed projects.
- Pro Tools Exercise 1 - Playback from Pro Tools and Monitoring the Renderer Input
- Pro Tools Exercise 2 - Pro Tools and Renderer Monitoring Options
- Pro Tools Exercise 3 - Create and Playback a Dolby Atmos Master File
- Pro Tools Exercise 4 – Mixing in Dolby Atmos, Assign Tracks to Groups and VCAs
- Pro Tools Exercise 5 - Using VCAs to Mix to a Target Loudness Level and Exporting Re-renders
- Pro Tools Exercise 6 - Using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
- Logic Pro Exercise 1 - Setting up a Project in Logic Pro Using the Integrated Dolby Atmos Workflow
- Logic Pro Exercise 2 - Setting up a Project in Logic Pro and the Dolby Atmos Renderer
- Logic Pro Exercise 3 - Recording a Dolby Atmos Master
- Logic Pro Exercise 5 - Loudness and Exports
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Meet your instructor
Hugh Neal brings over 20 years of professional experience in the music industry as a session musician, producer, engineer, and mix engineer. He has performed globally and worked in top London studios such as Abbey Road and Metropolis. Specialising in Dolby Atmos Mixing, Hugh built the Dolby-certified "Friary Studio B" and collaborates with leading audio companies to stay at the cutting edge of the industry. Hugh has worked with renowned artists like Paul McCartney and producers such as David Kahn. He is an approved UMG Dolby Atmos global engineer. With over 15 years in music education, Hugh has taught at prestigious institutions, including BIMM Institute London, where he led music technology modules. His extensive industry experience and educational background make him an ideal tutor for a professional Dolby Atmos course.
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