Chapter 12

Sound Design

In this chapter we will be exploring how sound plays an essential role in creating an immersive experience. From how sound is created to how we can re-create it in a digital space, there are a lot of exciting things happening within 3D sound experiences. Here is what we will be covering:

HEARING WHAT YOU SEE It is important first to understand how we hear so that we can then look at the best ways to re-create that sound to create realism in a soundscape.

SPATIAL SOUND Just as in physical spaces, sound has direction and distance. There is different technology that will help create a sense of 3D sound.

AUGMENTED AUDIO Just as we can add a layer of visuals into a user’s view, we can also add a layer of ambient audio to what ...

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