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Sophie Barthes on making sci-fi elements feel natural with Dolby Atmos
Recipient of the 2023 Dolby Institute Fellowship, The Pod Generation writer/director Sophie Barthes has created a unique and powerful film about parenthood, our relationship with technology, and the role nature plays in our lives. She recently met with director of the Dolby Institute, Glenn Kiser, to discuss how she used Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to create a more intimate relationship between her characters and the technology they use.
Sophie Barthes on making sci-fi elements feel natural with Dolby Atmos
Recipient of the 2023 Dolby Institute Fellowship, The Pod Generation writer/director Sophie Barthes has created a unique and powerful film about parenthood, our relationship with technology, and the role nature plays in our lives. She recently met with director of the Dolby Institute, Glenn Kiser, to discuss how she used Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to create a more intimate relationship between her characters and the technology they use.
I think if I write again about science fiction, artificial intelligence, or even a period film, I would keep in mind what the power of Atmos can do for dream scenes — in a very specific narrative way. I think it should be part of your writing process because screenwriters write mainly for the image and the storytelling.
Sophie Barthes, director
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