Poorna Srikar Maremanda (/linktr.ee/srikarmps/) asked a question.
UX re design for Dolby Atmos Renderer
The current isometric view in the UI of DAR (Dolby Atmos Renderer ) is sufficient, but it would be more visually appealing to incorporate visualization effects similar to "Spat Revolution Ultimate's Nebula sound field view." The current UI feels more technical, indicating which audio objects light up and their positions within the theater view.
However, I believe it could be more interactive and artistic by introducing sound field simulations, similar to the visualizer on Dolby's music demo website. This would creatively and effectively demonstrate to clients or general users how sounds are spread in a 3D space. While a technical representation of an object plunk can make sense for Dolby Atmos Music Panner plugin, as it guides engineers in audio panning, the UI for the renderer could be redesigned to allow engineers to visually interact with their mix and understand how it immerses the listener using graphics or VFX.
Additionally, it would be beneficial to consider rearranging the windows inside DAR. Placing the Theater view in the center below and arranging object meters at the top, similar to Davinci Resolve Studio, along with Dolby Atmos loudness metrics on the sides of the theater scope view (left and right), could be a better layout. Alternatively, incorporating a page/slider effect where users can turn pages or slide the mouse left and right to focus on specific areas, such as meters, speaker playback levels, or the theater scope view, would also be a useful feature.
If redesigning the UI in DAR is not feasible, considering the evolving trends and demands for immersive VFX experiences in the Metaverse and future generations' interaction with DAWs, plugins, meterings, and panners, it might be worth exploring the idea of designing a separate player. This standalone app could be specifically developed for Dolby Atmos Master Files playback and provide colorful sound field visualizations. This would enhance the overall user experience and meet the expectations of modern interfaces, such as the attractive GUIs found in modern VST panners or iZotope's Imager plugin, even though it only deals with stereo imaging.
In summary, reimagining the UI in DAR to incorporate visualization effects and a more efficient layout, or developing a standalone player for Dolby Atmos Master Files playback with vibrant sound field visualizations, would greatly enhance the user experience and align with the emerging demands of the industry.
However, I believe it could be more interactive and artistic by introducing sound field simulations, similar to the visualizer on Dolby's music demo website. This would creatively and effectively demonstrate to clients or general users how sounds are spread in a 3D space. While a technical representation of an object plunk can make sense for Dolby Atmos Music Panner plugin, as it guides engineers in audio panning, the UI for the renderer could be redesigned to allow engineers to visually interact with their mix and understand how it immerses the listener using graphics or VFX.
Additionally, it would be beneficial to consider rearranging the windows inside DAR. Placing the Theater view in the center below and arranging object meters at the top, similar to Davinci Resolve Studio, along with Dolby Atmos loudness metrics on the sides of the theater scope view (left and right), could be a better layout. Alternatively, incorporating a page/slider effect where users can turn pages or slide the mouse left and right to focus on specific areas, such as meters, speaker playback levels, or the theater scope view, would also be a useful feature.
If redesigning the UI in DAR is not feasible, considering the evolving trends and demands for immersive VFX experiences in the Metaverse and future generations' interaction with DAWs, plugins, meterings, and panners, it might be worth exploring the idea of designing a separate player. This standalone app could be specifically developed for Dolby Atmos Master Files playback and provide colorful sound field visualizations. This would enhance the overall user experience and meet the expectations of modern interfaces, such as the attractive GUIs found in modern VST panners or iZotope's Imager plugin, even though it only deals with stereo imaging.
In summary, reimagining the UI in DAR to incorporate visualization effects and a more efficient layout, or developing a standalone player for Dolby Atmos Master Files playback with vibrant sound field visualizations, would greatly enhance the user experience and align with the emerging demands of the industry.
In this case, Spat Revolution is used for visuals after doing the Atmos mix.
Before: https://youtu.be/DqTfcDNKPHo
After: https://youtu.be/wlNJaCaMJ-s
In this case, Dolby Atmos Renderer is used, but many design choices were made to fetch a decent visualization like this.
Before: https://youtu.be/7uns3fFBMN8
After: https://youtu.be/GFyj997ibaE