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Dolby Creator Talks

Join the Dolby Creator Lab director Glenn Kiser in conversation with the artists who are using image and sound technologies creatively in some of your favorite films, TV shows, video games, and music.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    229 - De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising in Dolby Atmos - Reimagining the Classics

    Celebrating the 35th anniversary of “3 Feet High and Rising,” De La Soul's iconic 1989 debut album, mix engineer Rich Keller joins Dolby Creator Talks guest host Ben Givarz to discuss reimagining the group’s legendary catalog in Dolby Atmos®. Rich reflects on the process of remixing these classics while preserving their essence, and explores how Dolby Atmos enhances hip-hop’s depth, energy, and spatial dynamics. Drawing from his work with legends like DMX, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and many other hip-hop artists, Rich offers invaluable insights into honoring the past while embracing the exciting new creative possibilities with Dolby Atmos. “There's only one hard rule that I maintain when doing Atmos... and this is the one lesson that keeps on giving. When you're dealing with stereo stems, keep 'em wide. All the way hard left and right. Because as soon as you bring it in, you've changed the mix... You got to keep the artist happy... I've had them here in my room, in my little basement. They come down, they sit down, and I go back and forth to the stereo. Then they freak out. They're like, 'Oh my God, that sounds incredible. And it sounds big! But it still sounds like my song. Thank you.' And that's the critical thing.” —Rich Keller, Audio Engineer This interview is part of our ongoing music series, "Reimagining the Classics." You can listen to De La Soul, as well as many other classic and contemporary artists in Dolby Atmos, on enabled streaming services. Interested in creating content in Dolby Atmos? Check out our FREE resources to give you a jump start! - Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator: https://www.dolby.com/creator-lab/music-accelerator/ - Dolby Atmos Essentials Course: https://learning.dolby.com/ - Dolby Atmos Music Support: https://professional.dolby.com/music/Professional-resources/ To find out more about Rich Keller and his work, check out his website: https://richkellermusic.com/ Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    48 min

  2. 7 JAN

    228 - Director Steve McQueen and the Sound of Blitz

    Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen joins us to discuss his latest feature, “Blitz,” alongside his acclaimed sound team. The film, which explores the harrowing experience of the London Blitz during World War II, is shortlisted for Best Sound at the upcoming Academy Awards. In this episode, McQueen and his team take a deep dive into the process of creating a visceral, immersive soundtrack that captures both the chaos and quiet moments of survival, all presented in stunning Dolby Atmos®. And the film starts off with a literal bang, all designed to plunge the audience directly into the horrors of this place and time. “The backbone of [films], for me as a filmmaker, is sound. It's always been sound. Sound is much more important to me than images in some ways. Because when you hear something, you feel the weight of it. When you hear something, you sort of even smell it… Images, yes, they illustrate. But they don't tell you about the size and the mass of things. And that's what we wanted to jump in with two feet with, immediately. With that terror.” —Sir Steve McQueen, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, “Blitz” Joining today’s conversation: - Sir Steve McQueen – Director, Producer, and Screenwriter - Paul Cotterell – Re-Recording Mixer and Supervising Sound Editor - James Harrison – Re-Recording Mixer and Supervising Sound Editor - John Casali – Academy Award®-winning Production Sound Mixer Be sure to check out “Blitz,” now streaming on AppleTV+ in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    47 min

  3. 24/12/2024

    227 - Packaging Your First Film, hosted by Carlos López Estrada

    Turning a script into a fully packaged film can be one of the most daunting challenges for any filmmaker. From assembling the right team to securing financing and attracting talent, the process—known in the industry as “packaging”—requires strategy, creativity, and connections. To help demystify this process, filmmaker Carlos López Estrada hosts another insightful Satellite Session, featuring an exceptional panel of producers, financiers, and agents who share their real-world experience and insider tips on packaging films. Joining the discussion: - Alex Coco – Producer (“ANORA”) - Dave Green – Director (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”) - Chris Quintos Cathcart – Independent Film Financier (“Dìdi”) - Phil Sun – President and Managing Partner, M88 - Katie Laner – Literary Agent, CAA This is another installment of our ongoing “Satellite Sessions” series, which we’re bringing to you in partnership with Antigravity Academy and the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment.  Follow @antigravityacademy and @capeusa for more information on even more upcoming panels. Antigravity Academy CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) For more inspiring Satellite Sessions just like this one, be sure you are subscribed to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    1h 22m

  4. 17/12/2024

    226 - Daft Punk in Dolby Atmos - Reimagining the Classics

    Nine-time GRAMMY Award®-winning audio engineer Mick Guzauski and Robert Guzman, audio engineer at Studio DMI, join guest host Ben Givarz to discuss their work reimagining Daft Punk's iconic album “Random Access Memories,” in Dolby Atmos® for its 10th Anniversary Edition. Mick takes us back to the album’s original recording sessions, sharing how he and Daft Punk meticulously crafted the sound that went on to win Album of the Year in 2013. Robert adds his perspective on adapting the record to Dolby Atmos, a process that opened up new spatial dimensions while staying true to the album's artistic intent. This interview is part of our music series, "Reimagining the Classics." “You could do a lot more analysis of it from Atmos by separating channels and things, but I think Dolby Atmos added to the experience of the album. There's so much going on in parts of that album that I think Atmos was a big, big improvement, a big benefit for some of those really dense parts to separate and to be in their own space.” —Mick Guzauski, Audio Engineer You can listen to Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories (10th Anniversary Edition)” as well as many other classic and contemporary albums in Dolby Atmos, on enabled streaming services. Interested in creating content in Dolby Atmos? Check out our free resources to give you a jump start! - Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator: https://www.dolby.com/creator-lab/music-accelerator/ - Dolby Atmos Essentials Course: https://learning.dolby.com/ - Dolby Atmos Music Support: https://professional.dolby.com/music/Professional-resources/ Learn more about Robert Guzman and Studio DMI here: https://www.studiodmi.com/ Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    44 min

  5. 12/12/2024

    225 - Director Robert Eggers and the Bloodcurdling Sound of Nosferatu

    Visionary director Robert Eggers joins forces with acclaimed sound artist Damian Volpe to deliver a stunning reimagining of the classic vampire tale “Nosferatu.” In this episode, Eggers and Volpe take us behind the scenes to discuss how they used cutting-edge sound design and Dolby Atmos® to create a truly terrifying and immersive experience. From the spectral sounds of Count Orlok’s castle to the brilliant use of silence and dynamic range, this conversation unpacks the intricate audio techniques that make the film so unforgettable. “I mean, it begins even before [the first scene] with the quote-unquote logo animations. [We] recreated silent film-style logos… with audio analog hiss and some wind, which morph into each other. You know, I think these horror film cold openings that end with a jump scare, when they’re done successfully… keep you on edge of your seat for the rest of the film because… you know that anything’s possible.” —Robert Eggers - Director, Writer, and Producer, “Nosferatu” Joining today’s conversation: - Damian Volpe - Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, and Re-recording Mixer - Robert Eggers - Director, Writer, and Producer Damian Volpe also wanted to thank his fellow team members: - Steve Little - Sound Supervisor - David Giammarco - Re-recording Mixer - Michael Fentum - Sound Designer - Heikki Kossi - Foley Artist - Shelley Rodin - Foley Artist - Joel Raabe - Foley Editor/Mixer - Grace Wong - Assistant Sound Editor - Tim Hands - ADR Editor - Samir Foco - Sound Effects Editor Be sure to check out “Nosferatu” in theaters and Dolby Cinemas®, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®, when it premieres in the U.S. on December 25th. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    40 min

  6. 10/12/2024

    224 - The Operatic Sound of Pablo Larraín’s Maria

    “Maria,” the latest film from director Pablo Larraín, offers a mind-bending exploration of the life and final days of legendary opera singer Maria Callas, with Angelina Jolie delivering a transformative performance. To bring her world to life, the acclaimed sound team faced the unique challenge of blending iconic original recordings of Callas with actual, live performances from Jolie, who trained extensively to sing opera at a professional level. “We absolutely went into this with the idea that Angelina was gonna do this live… She called it ‘face singing,’ because it's so unnatural. It's not a pop song in your shower or in your car where you kind of just go along with it. It's constantly changing tempos and dynamics; that's super hard to reproduce. I mean, what she did was incredible to even begin to approach this.” —Mac Ruth, Production Sound Mixer, “Maria” From live on-set vocal performances to intricate post-production layering, the team reveals their cutting-edge techniques for weaving together these extraordinary performances into a seamless auditory experience. Joining today’s discussion are:  - Lars Ginzel – Re-Recording Mixer  - Mac Ruth – Production Sound Mixer  - Gwennolé Le Borgne – Sound Designer  - John Warhurst – Supervising Sound Editor Be sure to check out Maria, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® starting December 11th. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    52 min

  7. 09/12/2024

    223 - Director James Mangold and the Sound and Music of A Complete Unknown

    The director and sound team join us to discuss their work on the new Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” covering the cast’s extraordinary performances, how they recreated those iconic original recordings, and why it took so long to bring this film to the screen, after being greenlit five years ago. Joining the conversation: - James Mangold, Director, Co-Writer, and Producer - Ted Caplan, Supervising Music Editor - Tod Maitland, Sound Mixer - Donald Sylvester, Supervising Sound Editor - Paul Massey, Re-Recording Mixer Be sure to check out “A Complete Unknown” in theaters in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®, when it premieres in the U.S. on December 25th. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    1h 11m

  8. 06/12/2024

    222 - Director Jon M. Chu and the Sound and Editing Wizards of Wicked

    Director Jon M. Chu joins us, alongside the brilliant editing and sound team behind “Wicked,” the hit movie musical based on the beloved Broadway show. Joining the discussion: - Jon M. Chu – Director - Myron Kerstein – Editor - John Marquis – Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, Re-Recording Mixer - Nancy Nugent Title – Supervising Sound Editor - Jack Dolman – Supervising Music Editor - Andy Nelson – Re-Recording Mixer Following our previous episode on the music of “Wicked,” this conversation dives deep into the film’s innovative sound design, immersive mixing, and groundbreaking visual storytelling. Hear how the team seamlessly integrated sound, music, and picture to bring the world of Oz to life as well as how the live recordings brought authenticity and spontaneity to the performances, creating magical moments that could only happen on set. "Some of the moments that we got in the movie were only because of the live [recordings]. There were moments that went viral... if we had tried to record that, Steven Schwartz would’ve killed that in one second in the recording... But by that point [on set], [Ariana Grande] was riffing, she was Glinda. Or even in 'I’m Not That Girl.' That beginning of it is just so delicate, that Cynthia’s just barely singing coming in. And when she starts to do those riffs... that’s the magic, actually, that happened." —Jon M. Chu, Director, “Wicked” Be sure to check out “Wicked,” now playing in theaters, in stunning Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. And don’t miss last week’s episode featuring Stephen Schwartz and the music team behind “Wicked,” now on YouTube! Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode. Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

    55 min
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Join the Dolby Creator Lab director Glenn Kiser in conversation with the artists who are using image and sound technologies creatively in some of your favorite films, TV shows, video games, and music.

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    Dolby
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    231
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