Subj : Amazon's new Dialogue Boost will finally let you understand movie
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 19 2023 06:15:03

Amazon's new Dialogue Boost will finally let you understand movie dialogue

Date:
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:33 +0000

Description:
Available on Prime Video, the new feature uses AI to zero in and specifically 
increase the volume on character dialogue.

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Audio mixing is not an exact science as even major movie studios can 
(sometimes purposely) get things wrong. To help out, Amazon is currently 
rolling out a new Prime Video feature called Dialogue Boost to specifically 
increase the volume of [spoken] dialogue relative to background [noise]. 

You may initially think this is mainly for people who are hard of hearing, 
but not really. Its also meant for all the people who have watched a movie 
only to experience weird audio mixing where you can barely understand what 
the characters are saying. In a recent post, Amazon states it sought to 
create a more comfortable and accessible viewing experience [that suits 
peoples] personal listening preferences instead of a general amplification of 
sound. 

The way it works, according to the announcement, is the feature uses AI to 
analyze the original audio in a movie or series and finds parts where the 
dialogue may be hard to hear above background music and effects. From there, 
Dialogue Boost isolates that audio to then enhance it so characters sound 
much more clearer. Availability 

Amazon states Dialogue Booster will be available on all versions of its 
streaming service  from mobile apps to smart TVs without needing special 
equipment. All you need is an Amazon Prime subscription. You can choose the 
level of volume youd like to hear by selecting the Audio and Subtitles menu 
in a movie and then choosing either English Dialogue Boost: Medium or English 
Dialogue Boost: High. 

Not everything on Prime Video will support the new feature as only a select 
few Amazon Originals in English in the United States will have it like The 
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel . There are, however, plans to expand the availability 
of Dialogue Booster to other titles later this year. We asked a company 
representative if there are plans to support other languages. Unfortunately, 
Amazon is playing its cards close to its chest as the representative didnt 
tell us much other than that theyll keep us updated. 

Its worth pointing out Amazon has been focusing on improving sound output in 
recent months. Back in February, the tech giant launched a rather interesting 
update giving Fire TV devices the ability to stream audio directly into 
hearing implants , something not available on other smart TV lines. 
Hopefully, Amazon does continue working on enhancing the sound quality in 
movies, or, at the very least, undo annoying movie gimmicks. Maybe one day 
well see an Image Booster to make films less dark. 

If youre looking for something to watch, dont forget to check out TechRadars 
list of the 33 best Prime Video shows ( and movies ) for April 2023.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/amazons-new-dialogue-boost-will-finally-let-you
-understand-movie-dialogue


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