Museum Of The Future - Dubai
Immersive sound design and mix - Offsite and Onsite
Project Overview: Museum of the Future - Journey to OSS Hope
Early Involvement and Design Phase
• Client : Framestore London
• Concept: Designed as a space capsule, it is in reality inside a freight elevator that transports guests to the top of the Museum , ,docking with the space station OSS Hope, to start their adventure
• 10x 75-inch screens simulate a realistic lift off view of Dubai.
• Sound System:
• 14 audio channels.
• LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channels.
• Grab handle bass shakers for tactile feedback.
• Recommended optimal speaker placements for immersive sound.
• GCRS Studio 8 in London calibrated to match the elevator’s dimensions.
Sound Design and Premix
• Developed sound design over several months.
• Evolved the design in tandem with Framestore’s VFX progress.
• Premixing:
• Mixed the audio in a bespoke multichannel format to prepare for on-site adjustments., creating a cinematic soundtrack
On-site Mixing in Dubai
• Helped to configure the sound system inside the elevator to make the most of the space and soundtrack
• Conducted final mixing and troubleshooting within the moving elevator.
• Rehearsed the mix to ensure quality and consistency.
• Utilized Dante for playback through the sound system.
• Rendered and ingested final mastered multichannel audio into the elevator’s 7th Sense media server, working with AV SPL UAE
Key Considerations
• Immersion and Captivation:
• Ensured the sound was immersive regardless of elevator capacity or visitor location.
• First Impression:
• Focused on making the journey to OSS Hope memorable as the initial experience for Museum visitors.
Key Points
• Early collaboration and continuous evolution with VFX progress ensured cohesive audio-visual synchronization.
• Detailed attention to speaker placement and studio calibration for accurate premixing.
• Extensive on-site testing and mixing to adapt to the unique environment of a moving elevator.
• High-quality, immersive audio experience was a priority to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
Based on Lionsgate’s global blockbuster franchise The Hunger Games, 'Mockingjay Flight' is a 3D motion simulator at Lionsgate Entertainment World that lets riders join the rebellion to try and escape The Capitol..
Created by Framestore London for Thinkwell
Project Overview: Mockingjay Flight 3D Motion Simulator
Sound Design and Premix
• Location: Sound design was done at my home studio with final premixing @GCRS
Studio Configuration:
• Emulated the ride environment.
• Used a Dolby Atmos configuration.
• Added bespoke panners for additional speakers.
• Premix Objective: Prepared the sound design to closely match the final immersive experience on the ride.
Final On-site Mix
• Location: Lionsgate Entertainment World, China
• Technology Used:
• Dante: Employed for accessing the multichannel audio system and server.
• Kraftwerk: Commissioned the multichannel system and server.
• Mixing Process:
• Conducted live mix using the full motion simulator to ensure accuracy.
• Rendered the final mix and imported it into the media server.
Key Points
• The project involved sophisticated audio configuration to match the immersive nature of the simulator ride.
• Premixing in a London studio allowed for detailed sound design before on-site adjustments.
• The use of Dante and Kraftwerk’s commissioned system ensured high-quality audio distribution and integration.
• Live mixing with the simulator in motion was crucial for achieving the desired effect.
• Finalized mix was seamlessly integrated into the ride’s media server for consistent performance.
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