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Sounds in Space 2017 Pictures

Bruce Wiggins — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:32:30 +0000

Well, we had a lovely time at Sounds in Space again, this year. Thanks to all who contributed to the day (guests, presenters, poster peeps and generous sponsors!). I’ll be uploading and sharing presentations/videos from the day, soon, but in the meantime, here are some pictures (some of the 360 pics are better viewed via …

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Sounds in Space 2017 Live Streams

Bruce Wiggins — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:22:51 +0000

Tomorrow we’re holding our annual Sounds in Space Research Symposium. This year we’ve decided to stream the entire event on both YouTube and Facebook using binaural audio (well, Ambisonics to binaural as it happens). The event is 9.30am (GMT+1) until around 5.00pm. If you’re interested in watching the events, here’s the links: YouTube Link Facebook Link …

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Installing Python and FFMPEG on a Mac using HomeBrew

Bruce Wiggins — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:02:21 +0000

I’ve been asked a few times what’s the best way to install FFMPEG on a Mac with a decent set of libraries included. Here’s the best way I’ve found (also the most compatible way of installing Python too). NOTE : If you already use MacPorts as your package manager, don’t use homebrew as well….things will …

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Sounds in Space – Audio for Virtual Reality Animations

Bruce Wiggins — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:51:41 +0000

I’ve had a few people ask for me to share the animations from my Surround Audio for VR presentation that I delivered at Sounds in Space this year. I’ve made a video of the powerpoint (30 seconds per slide) so everything can be viewed in context (note there’s no audio, though!). If you weren’t at the …

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YouTube Binaural Reaper Project

Bruce Wiggins — Thu, 12 May 2016 22:11:51 +0000

So, here’s an example (but empty) Reaper project that contains the YouTube binaural filters I measured. You’ll need to use your preferred Ambisonics plug-ins of choice, and I’m assuming FuMa channel ordering etc.. they’ll be remapped by a plug-in. There is a bundle of JS effects in the folder too, that you’ll need to install …

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YouTube 360 VR Ambisonics Teardown!

Bruce Wiggins — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:13:57 +0000

UPDATE : 4th May 2016 – I’ve added a video using the measured filters. This will be useful for auditioning the mixes before uploading them to YouTube. So, I’ve been experimenting with YouTube’s Ambisonic to Binaural VR videos. They work, sound spacious and head tracking also functions (although there seems to be some lag, compared to …

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YouTube, Ambisonics and VR

Bruce Wiggins — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:42:22 +0000

Introduction So, last week Google enabled head (phone!) tracked positional audio on 360 degree videos. Ambisonics is now one of the defacto standards for VR audio. This is a big moment! I’ve been playing a little with some of the command line tools needed to get this to work, and also with using Google PhotoSphere …

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Sounds in Space 2014 – Video, Pics and Feedback

Bruce Wiggins — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:39:25 +0000

Sounds in Space happened on 30th June this year and was an excellent day (the programme and details of the day can be found here). There are always things which could be done better, and hopefully we’ve got all these noted ready for next year (fingers crossed). If you weren’t able to make the event, …

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10 Minute Research Presentation

Bruce Wiggins — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:21:43 +0000

I presented a 10-minute guide to my research into Ambisonics, and its impact on the under-graduate cirriculum, post-graduate validations and use in industry at the Factulty of Arts, Design & Technology Research Day last Friday (21st May). The presentation is shown below: 10 Minute Research Presentation on Ambisonics and Impact View more presentations from Bruce …

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