Avid and Dolby Deliver Industry First “Pro Tools Dolby Atmos Production” Course and Certification

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Avid and Dolby have launched the first Pro Tools Dolby Atmos training course and certification, aimed at enhancing the skills of audio professionals transitioning to immersive audio mixing. The self-paced course includes 40 hours of self-learning and 18 hours of instructor-led training, culminating in a professional certification exam. Designed for Pro Tools mixers, the course covers essential Dolby Atmos components and workflows. This initiative aligns with the growing demand for Dolby Atmos content across various media platforms, marking a significant step in audio education.

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• Launch of Pro Tools Dolby Atmos training course enhances industry skills.
• Certification program validates competencies of sound technicians.
• Increased demand for Dolby Atmos content aligns with strategic training initiatives.

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New course deepens knowledge and skills for creators mixing Dolby Atmos with Avid Pro Tools workflows

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With more mixing engineers, audio studio technicians, and audio professionals transitioning from traditional stereo and surround formats to Dolby Atmos^®, Avid^® (Nasdaq: AVID) and Dolby today announced a joint training course agreement to bring the first Pro Tools^® Dolby Atmos training course and certification to market. Accessed through the Avid Learning Partners program, the self-paced, blended training course covering the integration of the Dolby Atmos Renderer with Pro Tools consists of 40 hours of self-learning, 18 hours of instructor-led training, held over 3 days, and a professional certification exam. Upon completion of the coursework and passing the exam, candidates will earn the Avid Certified Professional: Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos certification credential.

The new PT210D Pro Tools Dolby Atmos Production course will enable Pro Tools mixers to recognize the components of a Dolby Atmos content creation studio, and outline workflows for creating immersive audio in Pro Tools. They will also learn techniques for working with Dolby Atmos beds and objects, Pro Tools session management, Dolby Atmos Renderer configurations, and final delivery formats.

“The Dolby training course builds on Avid’s global training and certificate infrastructure. This course provides core learning opportunities to fill the need for Dolby Atmos training and validates the skills and competencies of sound technicians and engineers to prepare and deliver Dolby Atmos content,” said Rob D’Amico, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Audio Solutions at Avid. “For students, this course addresses the lack of formal learning related to immersive audio. Launching the Pro Tools Dolby Atmos course and certification and building it into the Pro Tools learning paths and certifications accelerates their education and career path.”

“We’re thrilled to build on our longtime strategic collaboration with Avid by launching our first Dolby Atmos training and certification program,” said Rob France, Director, Customer Support, Dolby. “And the timing couldn’t be better. Content creators are showing increased interest in Dolby Atmos and the top streaming platforms are demanding more content be created in Dolby. This is true for not only film and TV, but also for music. In fact, the growth in music has been dramatic and as new Dolby Atmos enabled music services emerge, the demand for Dolby Atmos music will only grow.”

The training course, PT210D Pro Tools Dolby Atmos Production, is available from Avid at https://www.avid.com/courses/pt210d-pro-tools-dolby-atmos-production.

About Avid
Avid delivers the most open and efficient media platform, connecting content creation with collaboration, asset protection, distribution, and consumption. Avid’s preeminent customer community uses Avid’s comprehensive tools and workflow solutions to create, distribute and monetize the most watched, loved and listened to media in the world—from prestigious and award-winning feature films to popular television shows, news programs and televised sporting events, and celebrated music recordings and live concerts. With the most flexible deployment and pricing options, Avid’s industry-leading solutions include Media Composer^®, Pro Tools^®, Avid NEXIS^®, MediaCentral^®, iNEWS^®, AirSpeed^®, Sibelius^®, Avid VENUE^™, FastServe^®, and Maestro^™. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visit www.avid.com, connect with Avid on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or subscribe to Avid Blogs.

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Dolby Atmos is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. To experience Dolby Atmos Music on Amazon Music, an Amazon Music HD subscription is required. To experience Dolby Atmos Music on TIDAL, a HiFi membership is required.

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Avid
Dave Smith
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david.smith@avid.com

FAQ

What is the new training course launched by Avid and Dolby?

Avid and Dolby have introduced the Pro Tools Dolby Atmos training course, which provides comprehensive training for audio professionals in immersive audio mixing.

What does the Pro Tools Dolby Atmos course include?

The course includes 40 hours of self-learning, 18 hours of instructor-led training, and a professional certification exam.

How does the Dolby Atmos training course benefit audio professionals?

The course fills the gap in formal education for immersive audio, enhancing the skills of audio professionals working with Dolby Atmos.

Why is the demand for Dolby Atmos content increasing?

The demand is growing due to increased interest from content creators and the requirements of top streaming platforms for immersive audio.

When was the Pro Tools Dolby Atmos training course announced?

The training course was announced on April 21, 2021.