High-end TV Dolby Atmos training programme

This fully-funded training programme will support 15 freelance professionals with an understanding of Post-Production DAW systems within the UK's High-end TV Industry.

Suitable candidates will receive:

• two days classroom technical training
• practice in a working post-production studio
• unlimited access to the lesson recording for you to revisit indefinitely
• training material for you to keep

This funding will also assist with rail travel to and from London and 1-night hotel costs if needed, to ensure each awardee receives the best training possible. 

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund made up of contributions from high-end TV productions made in the UK. This programme is being delivered by Soho Editors and HHB Communications.

Who it's for

The aim of this training programme is to support 15 HETV Freelance Post-Production Audio Professionals:

• with an understanding of post-production DAW systems
• re-recording mixers
• mix techs
• sound editors and sound designers who are setting up to work in Dolby Atmos who are supplying Dolby Atmos mix theatres.

In addition to having experience in one of the above roles, eligible candidates need to:

• be working currently within the UK HETV industry at an  experienced or expert career stage
• have at least one Broadcast Credit
• be currently residing within the UK
• have the right to Work within the UK
• have an Established Connection to the UK Industry
• be of 18+ Years of Age
• You can find more information on Career Stages as defined by ScreenSkills here.
  You can find more information on Diversity and Inclusion for all ScreenSkills funding here.

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them. You can contact Soho Editors on either +44 (0)20 7734 1286 or via email at training@sohoeditors.com.

This is a nationwide scheme so we welcome applications from across the UK. 

What it covers

In the 2-day classroom course, you will learn the correct workflows and processes to work with Dolby Atmos in an HETV environment. 

Course outline:

Introduction to Dolby Atmos

• Concept of Channel vs. Object based mixing
• Consumer adoption examples

Software Packages & demystifying key acronyms

• Dolby Atmos Renderer
• Dolby Atmos Production Suite
• Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite (Home Entertainment – Rendering & Mastering Unit)
• Dolby Atmos Conversion Tool
• Dolby Atmos Album Assembler
• Dolby Media Producer Suite
• Dolby Reference Player
• Avid Pro Tools Integrated Renderer & 3D Panner Support
• Other DAW support including Resolve, Nuendo, Logic etc.

Delivery Specs for Major Studios

• Similarities & differences: Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Sky, UMG
• Loudness

Software Configuration

• Licensing
• Install/Upgrade Procedure

Dolby Atmos Renderer Software

• Monitoring Configuration
• Input Configuration
• Re-Render Configuration
• Downmix selection
• Spatial Coding : What it is and why is it relevant
• Mastering Process
  • Punch In / Out
  • Size of files & file types
  • Offline RE-Renders
  • Deliverables
    • DAMF
    • ADM
    • MP4
• Differences between DAPS & DAMS workflows, and converting sessions between the two
• Dolby Atmos Conversion Tool

Hardware Configuration of HE-RMU

• MADI / Dante Audio I/O
• Clocking Topology
• LTC Connectivity

Pro Tools Integration

• I/O Setup
• Metadata Connection
• LTC Generation
• 3D Panner
  • Modes
  • Mapping to Controllers
• Measuring Loudness w/ Re-Renders
• ADM BWF Workflow
  • Export from Dolby Renderer
  • Import into Pro Tools
• DAPS Setup & Templating

Demo & Training Content

• Where to find it on the HE-RMU
• How to load & play it
• Listening to some examples
• Netflix Open Content
• Avid Resources

Monitoring

• General Principles of Monitoring in Dolby Atmos
• Fold-downs & Re-Renders
• Focus on Hardware relevant to the customer’s specific configuration i.e. Avid MTRX w/ DAD MOM / S6 / S4 / S3... BSS etc.

Dolby Media Producer Suite

• Encoding a Dolby Digital Plus or TrueHD Bitstream

Dolby Reference Player

• Overview of use & QC (Quality Control) Workflows

Building a Template

• From Scratch
• Modifying Existing
• Routing
• VCAs
• How to accommodate different deliverables

Working Binaurally

• HRTFs
• PHRTFs
• Head Tracking
• Metadata

Working with content & delivering a mix

How to apply

The two-day face-to-face course will be run for two separate groups on the following dates:

• 14 - 15 November 2024 - 10:00 - 17:00
• 25 - 26 November 2024 - 10:00 - 17:00

Location: Soho Editors Training Central London Training Centre

Choose your preferred dates and apply using the 'apply now' button where you will need to complete a candidate application and questionnaire form. If you meet the relevant criteria, you will need to complete an Audio Assessment Quis to ensure you are at the correct level for this course.

 

Contact information

Name: Amanda Caldeira
Email: training@sohoeditors.com