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Creative Coding
Mastering 3D sound in music production with Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos is the leader in the growing spatialised sound movement in music. This course, developed in collaboration with Dolby Atmos, will provide you with the latest skills, techniques and first-hand industry insights into the methodology of using Dolby Atmos in commercial music production. Tutor Hugh Neal has 20 years of industry experience, having mixed at top London studios such as Abbey Road and Metropolis, working with renowned artists like James and Paul McCartney.
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Level
Beginner
Duration
8h 21m of video content
Format
Self-paced video
Course overview
Dolby Atmos is the leader in the growing spatialised sound movement in music. This course, developed in collaboration with Dolby Atmos, will provide you with the latest skills, techniques and first-hand industry insights.
Who is this course for?
• Engineers, sound designers, and mixers looking to deepen their understanding of Dolby Atmos technology and its applications in various media, including film, music, and home entertainment.
• Individuals interested in exploring Dolby Atmos for music production, including advanced mixing techniques and creative uses in spatial audio design.
• Those who work with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and others, aiming to learn specific workflows and configurations for Dolby Atmos content creation.
• Professionals focused on the technical aspects of audio production, such as equipment setup, software configuration, and mastering for Dolby Atmos, looking to enhance their skills in setting up and operating Dolby Atmos environments.
Requirements
• Access to the Dolby Atmos plugin
• Access to the Dolby Atmos Assembler Software
• Good quality headphones
Course content
1. Introduction to Dolby Atmos (LIVE)
1 video, 5 lessons
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Introduction To Dolby Atmos (Session Recording)
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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.
Pro Tools Exercise 1 - Playback from Pro Tools and Monitoring the Renderer Input
Pro Tools Exercise 2 – ADM BWF Import to Pro Tools and Renderer Monitoring Operations
Pro Tools Exercise 4 – Configuring Pro Tools and the Renderer for Multiple Bed Workflow
Pro Tools Exercise 5 – Combine Select Tracks from ADM BWF Files, Assign Tracks to Groups and VCAs
Pro Tools Exercise 6 – Using VCAs to Mix to a Target Loudness Level
Pro Tools Exercise 7 – Creating Deliverables
Pro Tools Exercise 8 – Using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
15. Final guided lab (LIVE)
5 lessons
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Zoom link - 17th of March
Listening exercise
Group review
Best practices for mixing in Pro Tools
Q&A
Instructors
Hugh Neal
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.
