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New Sound Technology for Film.
Traditionally, film sound has been presented in mono, stereo, or surround, where the audio is confined to a set number of channels. Now, technology has advanced to allow us to experience sound in 360 degrees, bringing it closer to how we perceive sound in reality.
This format is known as ambisonic, spatial audio, 360 sound, or 3D sound – but here, we have chosen to use the term "kringlyd" (circular sound). This is a completely new technology that primarily enables the production of recording sound and will eventually offer a cost-effective production workflow.
New software can facilitate the automation of both sound data and metadata throughout the entire production chain, from recording to post-production.
Over the past two years, Herstory has built a significant innovation project investigating the artistic development of film language related to immersive sound and production methods.
We are exploring how new sound technology can be used to enhance the artistic content of film.
How can films produced with kringlyd affect the audience and their emotional responses?
Together with Sintef Digital, we have conducted several tests in recent years.
With support from the Regional Research Fund (RFF), we are continuing the innovation project with new tests and measurements through 2024. The goal is to obtain valuable data on how we can measure emotions through questionnaires or physiological measurements (pupil size, changes in heart rate, gaze position, etc.)