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66 F A L L 2 0 1 8 C A S Q U A R T E R L Y Supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Will Files, co-supervising sound editor/sound designer Robert Stambler, supervising dialogue editor/re-recording mixer Lindsey Alvarez, and audio engineer Scott Kramer joined together to break down the workflow and challenges of optimizing audio for streaming. This panel highlighted two productions: The Cloverfield Paradox and Extinction. ZMT3 PHANTOM 2 QRX200 WIDE-BAND DIGITAL RECORDING WIRELESS WITH ENHANCED RANGE AND AUTOMATIC TRACKING FRONT END RECEIVER FILTER DIGITAL MODULATION 100% digital modulation for superior quality ENCRYPTED AUDIO keeps transmitted audio private zaxcom.com | 973-835-5000 LIGHT AND VERSATILE THE ULTIMATE IN RECEIVER FLEXIBILITY records and transmits at the same time accepts both lavalier and phantom microphones smallest, lightest phantom powered transmitter available C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Zaxcom_CAS-PSV_ZMT-QRX_HR.pdf 1 7/24/18 9:05 AM Will explained that the fold down to derivative mixes from the Atmos mix benefited from the fact that the mix was natively Atmos. Will explains, "The 5.1 is better because we started in Atmos." He also explained that initially they were contracted to mix just a theatrical mix until they received a request for a near field mix from Netflix that would be used for streaming. Will explained: "So we lowered the overall speaker levels and monitored on smaller speakers to ensure that we could hear the dialogue elements clearly. Our Atmos balance also translated seamlessly to 5.1- and 7.1-channel delivery formats." There was also a great insight on the creative process discussed. "A blank canvas can be crippling" but doing nothing is not moving the project forward, advised Will. "Do something and if it doesn't work, do it again," explained Stambler. Kramer explains that he and Netflix want to "give you what you need [to create] and protect what you are doing" when they formulate their QC requirements. He also explained that the downmixing quality of Atmos could help to potentially simplify deliverable requirements. From Atmos, they could potentially derive all the mixes. Kramer explains that Netflix's goal is to provide the "best experience in sound" for their viewers. THE SOUND OF STREAMING CONTENT MODERATOR: Ozzie Sutherland OBSERVATIONS BY Karol Urban CAS MPSE