All the time I now see people ask for all new releases to be in Dolby Atmos format, and are upset if they are not.
So my question becomes - what is it that people want? Is it just to have all sounds come from all directions from what had been experienced on previous stereo or surround mixes - or are people looking for a new approach?
Atmos is an amazing possibility. I personally look on it for my solo creative works to build a complete picture. I’m having a great time as we speak…..
But I do compare it to how I see film. Not every film is full of 3D, full colour and activity on the complete screen all the time. What I see is all about how I want the image, colour and depth of field to make me focus on. And even black and white when necessary!!
So does multichannel audio always need to be full on in every speaker and discrete? Should it not be an opportunity to go from mono, to stereo to full surround and make use of the picture to create a feeling, an experience??
But I come back to the opening question. What do people expect?
I personally look upon the content way ahead of the format. I do try to create a new experience with my works, rather than just update the presentation for a new format.
Discuss!!
SWTx
So my question becomes - what is it that people want? Is it just to have all sounds come from all directions from what had been experienced on previous stereo or surround mixes - or are people looking for a new approach?
Atmos is an amazing possibility. I personally look on it for my solo creative works to build a complete picture. I’m having a great time as we speak…..
But I do compare it to how I see film. Not every film is full of 3D, full colour and activity on the complete screen all the time. What I see is all about how I want the image, colour and depth of field to make me focus on. And even black and white when necessary!!
So does multichannel audio always need to be full on in every speaker and discrete? Should it not be an opportunity to go from mono, to stereo to full surround and make use of the picture to create a feeling, an experience??
But I come back to the opening question. What do people expect?
I personally look upon the content way ahead of the format. I do try to create a new experience with my works, rather than just update the presentation for a new format.
Discuss!!
SWTx