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 4 - Creating a Dolby Atmos Mix
Logic Pro Exercise 5 - Loudness and Exports
Ableton Live Exercise 1 - Configuring an Ableton Live Set and the Dolby Atmos Renderer
Ableton Live Exercise 2 - Recording a Dolby Atmos Master
Ableton Live Exercise 3 - Creating a Dolby Atmos Mix
Ableton Live Exercise 4 - Loudness and Exports
Zoom link - 10th of March
Listening exercise
Group review
Best practices for mixing in Pro Tools
Q&A
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
Zoom link - 17th of March
Listening exercise
Group review
Best practices for mixing in Pro Tools
Q&A
Create your perfect spatialised mix in collaboration with Dolby Atmos.
Designed in collaboration with Dolby Atmos, this course provides the latest skills, techniques, and first-hand industry insights into mixing spatialised sound for commercial music production. Throughout the 12 weeks, you will develop the expertise required for landing a job in the growing field of Dolby Atmos mixes.
Tutor Hugh Neal has 20 years of industry experience. He has mixed at top London studios such as Abbey Road and Metropolis and worked with renowned artists like James and Paul McCartney. Music Hackspace is proud to be a Dolby Approved Partner.