Surround sound techniques for mixing and composing for the screen
Jul 26, 2016It seems that, more than ever, filmmakers are requesting sound mixes to be delivered in surround sound. For this reason, becoming familiar with techniques on how to mix your score in surround can certainly be an advantage. Additionally, composing in surround from the beginning of a project can inform creative decisions, and instruments and sounds may be treated and mixed to make the most of the multiple channels. Furthermore, having control over the final surround mix of the score means that the composer is not reliant on the re-recording mixer to upmix it during the sound mix.