Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Course (PT205D & 210D)

AVID Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Package

Professional
Course: PT205D & PT210D Lessons: 13

Note! This is a single course package with two sets of videos and downloadable content that must be followed in a specific way. One will first download the files on the right (desktop) and look over the contents. One will then watch the first set of videos (PT205D), then work with the downloadable files, then proceed with the next set of videos (PT210D).

Package Overview

Developed in partnership with Dolby, the Pro Tools Dolby Atmos Production courses are designed for professionals who are transitioning from traditional surround formats to Dolby Atmos mixing, as well as experienced Dolby mixers who are interested in deepening their skills and learning best practices. This course thoroughly covers essential tools and concepts to get you started with mixing in the Dolby Atmos format.

The PT205D and PT210D courses prepare candidates for the Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Professional Certification exam. Once passed, the candidate will earn the Avid Certified Professional: Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos certification credential.

Audience

This course is suited for audio engineers that are looking for the knowledge, skills and capabilities needed to configure and prepare for a Dolby Atmos mix in Pro Tools, including:

Mixing Engineers
Audio Studio Technicians
Facility Owners

Prerequisites

The following is recommended:

Experience using Pro Tools | Ultimate software
Pro Tools system configuration, including:

I/O Setup dialog box
Playback Engine dialog box
Session Setup dialog box
Peripherals dialog box
Understanding of traditional post-production workflows
Session and media management
Mix signal flow
Post-Production mix techniques
Speaker calibration and loudness targets
Working knowledge of surround mixing concepts
Pro Tools Fundamentals I & Pro Tools Fundamentals II courses
Pro Tools Production I and Pro Tools Production II (Post Production)

The following is required:

Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the components of a Dolby Atmos content creation studio
Outline the Dolby Atmos content creation signal flow
Understand various Renderer configurations and associated workflows
Configure Pro Tools for use in Dolby Atmos production
Understand basic workflow features, including multiple bed workflows and the Dolby Music Panner
Export Dolby Atmos Masters
Configure and use an external renderer
Import files in various ways, including pulling I/O configurations from the renderer, importing object track data from another session, and importing ADM BWF as session data
Export MP4 files
Unlock a Master Files for punch-in and punch-out
Perform Offline Loudness Analysis
Set the Renderer Input Configuration
Understand Renderer Trim and Downmix Controls
Bounce a mix to an ADM BWF file
Configure Re-renders
Configure Binaural Render Mode
Work using industry preproduction and post-production best practices
Perform various Quality Control (QC) tasks

Audience

This course is suited for audio engineers that are looking for the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to improve their mixing skill using Dolby Atmos in Pro Tools, including:

Mixing Engineers
Audio Studio Technicians
Facility Owners

Important! Before proceeding with this course, be sure to download the course package files on the right (desktop). Watch the PT205D videos, then work with the downloaded files before proceeding to the PT210D set of videos.