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61 Q2 2018 / CINEMONTAGE In terms of Atmos deliverables, Rogers prepares a 7.1.2 DX Stem, a 7.1.2 DX ALT Stem (foreign language), a 7.1.2 Group Stem, a 7.1.2 MX Stem, 10 DX Objects, 10 MX Objects and 10 Group Objects. "My Atmos FX stem deliverables consist of a 7.1.2 (10-channel) FX Stem, 7.1.2 (10-channel) BG Stem, a 5.0 Foley Stem and a 5.0 Alternate BG Stem — which typically is for isolating discernable English dialogue for M&E creation," relates King. "Downstream deliverables are derived from these via re-render outputs from the Dolby RMU, and are captured simultaneously by a second record machine. It's my understanding that, currently, HBO only requires 5.1 DME and print master material, with Atmos as an archive, but that may be subject to change going forward. We are all working ahead of the curve!" The Atmos 7.1.2-channel stem and print master format was selected because of infrastructure and storage restrictions. "That physical limitation meant that we standardized on a 10-channel Atmos mastering format," explains King, who used a 7.1.2 bed and discrete objects. "For the 5.1-channel air deliverables, we shoot for a standard -24 LKFS loudness level from the RMU downmix," Rogers adds. "We are still working on a standard loudness level for the Atmos immersive mix." The re-recording mixers readily acknowledge that they work well together in a highly collaborative environment. "We share the same sensibilities about when a mix is working for us," King offers. "I didn't need to get acclimated to Keith's workflow since he is very open and creative in his mix style. It continues to be a great partnership. After all, we are mixing an hour-long TV movie in just six days; we have to be on the same page. With Season Two, we're not in Kansas anymore!" "As a mix team, we need to be in sync with one another," Rogers concludes. "In addition to Westworld and Altered Carbon, Andy and I have worked on both Halt and Catch Fire [2014-2017] and Mr. Mercedes [2017-present]. We are an extension of what the client wants to achieve. Andy's nickname on the dub stage is 'Pandy' because he loves to pan sounds and create space; he is a very efficient mixer." f Westworld. HBO

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