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Sam WillisJun 19, 2023 10:01:44 AM3 min read

Mixing in 3D: Exploring dBs Institute's Innovative Dolby Atmos Suites

We explore the latest addition to dBs Institute’s industry-standard facilities in ...
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dBs InstituteSep 14, 2022 12:00:00 PM7 min read

What it’s like studying at dBs - from our students and alumni

Students and alumni from across our degree programmes reveal their experiences of ...
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dBs InstituteSep 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM10 min read

The Best Free Tools for Building Your Own Video Game

We take a look at the best free tools for building your own video game, from the engines ...
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dBs InstituteJul 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM4 min read

New Century: connecting our students to Manchester's newest venue!

As the opening of dBs Manchester at New Century approaches, we take a look at how the ...
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dBs InstituteJul 4, 2022 2:05:00 PM4 min read

How to stand out in the gaming industry

Looking for some quick tips on being noticed in the gaming industry? We look back on our ...
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Sam WillisJun 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM6 min read

dBs Sound Design student Matt Owen on an exciting new role at Virtex

dBs Bristol's Matt Owen recently finished his Sound for Games & Apps course - which ...
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Chris MackinJun 16, 2022 12:15:00 PM5 min read

dBs Recommends: 7 free video game documentaries available on YouTube

Whether you’re keen for an insight into games development or looking for a trip down ...
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Sam WillisJun 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM8 min read

“dBs has given me the tools I need to thrive”: dBs Bristol’s Rob Kivits on studying Sound for Film & Television

We catch up with dBs Bristol’s Rob Kivits, who has just completed his Sound for Film ...
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Sam WillisMay 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM4 min read

“I hope I haven't peaked”: dBs Bristol's Ethan Harper on His RTS Award Win

Off the back of a 2022 RTS Award for his composition on Eden, we caught up with ...
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Chris MackinMay 3, 2022 4:00:00 PM15 min read

6 dBs students share the inspiration behind their innovative projects

With our end of year showcase just days away, we speak with some of our final year ...
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Chris MackinApr 16, 2022 1:15:00 PM2 min read

dBs graduate lands scholarship with video game composer and sound designer Akash Thakkar

We catch up with Sound for Games & Apps graduate Virginia Leo to celebrate her ...
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Sam WillisMar 18, 2022 1:10:00 PM7 min read

Breaking The Bias: Women at dBs Who Are Killing It

The music, sound and tech industries have a long-standing and woeful gender ...
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