Dolby Atmos Post Production Learning

Learning Overview

• Table of Contents

Module 1 - Atmos Basics

• Module 1.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 1.2 – Beyond Multichannel Audio 
• Module 1.3 – Components of a Dolby Atmos Content Creation Studio
• Module 1.4 – Dolby Atmos Content Creation Signal Flow

Module 2 - Dolby Atmos Renderer Configurations

• Module 2.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 2.2 – The Dolby Atmos Renderer Running on Rendering and Mastering Workstations
• Module 2.3 – The Dolby Atmos Renderer on the Same Mac as the DAW
• Module 2.4 – Dolby Atmos Rendering and Mastering on 3rd Party Products

Module 3 – Dolby Atmos Renderer Window Overview

• Module 3.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 3.2 – Renderer Installer Components
• Module 3.3 – Renderer Window Overview

Module 4 – Initial Dolby Atmos Renderer Configuration

• Module 4.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 4.2 – Preferences and Settings
• Module 4.3 – Room Setup
• Module 4.4 – Speaker Calibration

Module 5 – Initial Pro Tools Ultimate Setup for Dolby Atmos Content Creation

• Module 5.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 5.2 – Establishing Communication with the Dolby Atmos Renderer
• Module 5.3 – Audio Output Routing, Bussing, and Bed and Object Mapping
• Module 5.4 – Assigning Audio Tracks to Beds and Objects
• Module 5.5 – Using the Supplied Templates

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Module 6 – Basic Dolby Atmos Renderer Operation

• Module 6.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 6.2 – Creating a Dolby Atmos Master File
• Module 6.3 – Playback of a Dolby Atmos Master File
• Module 6.4 – Unlocking a Dolby Atmos Master File for Punch-ins and Metadata Updates
• Module 6.5 – Exporting Dolby Atmos Master Files 

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Exercises 1-3

• Exercise 1  – Playback from Pro Tools and Monitoring the Renderer Input  
• Exercise 2 – ADM BWF Import to Pro Tools and Renderer Monitoring Operations  
• Exercise 3 – Create and Playback a Dolby Atmos Master File

Module 7 – Additional Dolby Atmos Renderer Operations and Settings

• Module 7.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 7.2 – Renderer Input Configuration 
• Module 7.3 – Re-renders
• Module 7.4 – Renderer Trim and Downmix Controls 
• Module 7.5 – Binaural Render Mode 

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Module 8 – Working with Beds and Objects in Pro Tools

• Module 8.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 8.2 – Single and Multiple Bed Configurations
• Module 8.3 – Groups and VCAs 
• Module 8.4 – Panning with Bed and Objects
• Module 8.5 – The Dolby Atmos Music Panner

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Module 9 – Best Practices Working in Dolby Atmos

• Module 9.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 9.2 – Pre- and Post-Production Practices for Working in Dolby Atmos
• Module 9.3 – Creative Use of Dolby Atmos and Mixing Tips
• Module 9.4 – Multibed Workflows, Templates, and Techniques 

Exercises 4-8

• Exercise 4 – Configuring Pro Tools and the Renderer for Multiple Bed Workflow 
• Exercise 5 – Combine Select Tracks from ADM BWF Files, Assign Tracks to Groups and VCAs
• Exercise 6 – Using VCAs to Mix to a Target Loudness Level 
• Exercise 7 – Creating Deliverables 
• Exercise 8 – Using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner 

Module 10 – QC for Dolby Atmos

• Module 10.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 10.2 – QC for Dolby Atmos

Module 11 – Dolby Atmos Using Other DAWS and NLEs

• Module 11.1 – Module Learning Objectives
• Module 11.2 – Dolby Atmos Using Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase
• Module 11.3 – Dolby Atmos Using Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio
• Module 11.4 – Dolby Atmos Using Apple Logic Pro and the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
• Module 11.5 – Dolby Atmos Using Apple Logic Pro - Integrated Workflow

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Glossary

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Appendix

• Appendix A – Notes on MADI Rendering and Mastering Workstations and Synchronization
• Appendix B – Notes on Dante Rendering and Mastering Workstations
• Appendix C – Dolby Atmos Delivery Codecs
• Appendix D – Dolby Atmos Content Delivery Signal Flow