Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024

September 10-13, 2024 | UL AGRFT

Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024 expanded the Audio Forum program into a new regional context, bringing together professionals, educators, students and practitioners working across film, television, radio, video games, theater, live sound, and music production.

Hosted in Ljubljana, the conference emphasized sound as both a technical discipline and an artistic practice, with a strong focus on listening, perception and interdisciplinary collaboration. The program featured lectures and workshops led by internationally recognized professionals, regional experts and academic staff, covering topics such as film sound design, dialog editing, sports broadcasting, immersive audio, video game music, theater sound, live mixing and the physiological impact of sound.

With contributions from Slovenia, Serbia, and abroad, Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024 reinforced the conference’s role as a platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and cross-border collaboration within the broader audio community.

Speakers

Pavle Dinulović

Associate professor at FDU in Belgrade, Serbia

September 10, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:30 | on-site

Pavle Dinulović is an associate professor at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, working across sound, media and game-related disciplines.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he presented the fundamentals of video game music design, covering the transition from linear loops to interactive music systems. His lecture explored conceptual approaches to composing for games, as well as technical implementation using modern game engines and audio middleware.

By linking musical structure with player interaction, Pavle provided insight into the unique challenges of composing for interactive media and the evolving role of sound in video games.

Marta Biber

Auxiliary Interpreter at European Parliament

September 10, 2024 | 16:00 – 17:30 | on-site

Marta Biber is a conference interpreter and a member of AIIC, working internationally for institutions such as the EU and the UN.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, she discussed the impact of input and output sound quality on voice intelligibility in simultaneous interpreting. Her session explored how technical audio conditions affect cognitive load, communication efficiency and accuracy in high-stakes environments.

By bridging sound engineering and interpretation practice, Marta offered a unique interdisciplinary perspective on the importance of audio quality beyond traditional production contexts.

Miha Arnuš

FOH Engineer

September 10, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | on-site

Miha Arnuš presented a session on spectral panning in classical music.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he explored how this advanced spatial technique enhances depth, clarity and immersion in orchestral recordings. His lecture examined both artistic intent and technical implementation, offering insight into how spectral panning can expand traditional approaches to spatial sound.

The session was particularly relevant for audio professionals working with acoustic and classical music recordings.

Dejan Pejović

Professor at FDU in Belgrade, Serbia

September 10, 2024 | 13:00 – 14:30 | on-site

Dejan Pejović is a professor at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade and an experienced music producer.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he presented a session on the mindset of a composer with a producer’s perspective. His lecture addressed the full production process, from initial musical concept to final delivery, emphasizing professional standards and workflow awareness.

By focusing on practical decision-making, Dejan highlighted the importance of balancing creativity with technical and production realities in media music composition.

Dragan Stevanović-Bagzi

Head of Audio at Atelje 212 in Belgrade, Serbia

September 11, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:30 | on-site

Dragan Stevanović is the Head of Audio at Atelje 212 in Belgrade and a long-standing theater sound designer.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he discussed acoustic ambiance as a central paradigm of sound design for dramatic theater. His lecture examined how sound operates as an autonomous dramaturgical element, shaping rhythm, space and emotional response. Drawing from theater practice, he demonstrated how subtle changes in sound intensity, timing and placement influence the overall performance.

The session offered attendees a deeper understanding of sound as an active narrative force within live theatrical production.

Drago Popovič

FOH Engineer at Mi2, Hamo & Tribute 2 Love

September 11, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | on-site

Drago Popovič is a FOH engineer working with artists such as Mi2, Hamo & Tribute 2 Love.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he led a workshop on FOH engineering using multitrack recordings. His session focused on achieving balanced, dynamic live mixes and translating studio-quality sound to live performance environments.

Through practical examples, Drago shared techniques for managing complexity, maintaining clarity and preserving musical energy during live shows.

Andrea Caniato

Voice Teacher and Researcher

September 11, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | online

Andrea Caniato is a certified Applied Physiology of the Voice teacher and researcher with a background in classical music.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he examined the impact of sound quality on human communication and the nervous system. His lecture focused on emerging research into the effects of overprocessed and AI-altered sound, highlighting potential risks that remain largely underexplored.

Drawing from work with professional voice users and international institutions Andrea offered a scientifically grounded perspective on sound, perception and health!

Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn

Academy Award winners in Best Sound category for “The Zone of Interest”

September 11, 2024 | 16:00 – 17:30 | on-site

Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn are Academy Award–winning sound professionals, recognized for their work on The Zone of Interest.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, they presented an overview of crafting immersive film soundscapes, from location sound recording through to sound design and final mix. Their session explored collaboration across departments, creative intent and the technical decisions that shape a film’s sonic identity. Drawing on real production examples, they offered insight into how sound contributes to narrative tension, spatial perception and emotional impact.

The lecture provided attendees with a rare perspective on contemporary high-level film sound workflows and creative problem-solving in complex cinematic projects.

Julij Zornik

Film Supervising Sound Editor at 001

September 12, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:30 | on-site

Julij Zornik is a film supervising sound editor working at 001 d.o.o.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he focused on dialog editing and the importance of clarity in film sound. His session examined different approaches to dialog cleanup, the use of specialized tools and the reasons clear dialog remains a cornerstone of effective storytelling. Through practical examples, Julij demonstrated how technical decisions directly influence narrative intelligibility and audience engagement.

The lecture offered valuable insight into post-production workflows and highlighted the balance between technical precision and creative intent in dialog-driven film sound.

Danilo Ženko

FOH Engineer

September 12, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | on-site

Danilo Ženko is a FOH sound engineer with extensive live mixing experience.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he presented an in-depth session on crafting live mixes using multitrack recordings. His lecture explored detailed FOH mixing techniques aimed at capturing performance energy while ensuring consistency and clarity for both performers and audiences.

The session provided practical insight into live sound workflows and decision-making under real-world conditions.

Jan Turk

Music Producer

September 12, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | on-site

Jan Turk is a music producer who led a hands-on workshop focused on electronic music creation, particularly within the psy-trance and psy-chill genres.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he guided participants through sound synthesis, arrangement and mixing techniques using Ableton Live. By analyzing a completed track, Jan demonstrated practical approaches to building electronic compositions from concept to final mix.

His workshop emphasized process, experimentation and genre-specific production techniques.

Nebojša Dragićević

Head of Audio at Radio and Television of Serbia

September 12, 2024 | 16:00 – 17:30 | on-site

Nebojša Dragićević is Head of Audio at Radio Television of Serbia.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he examined hidden factors that influence sound quality in modern television production. His lecture explored secondary and background elements often overlooked in daily broadcast workflows, as well as the limitations and risks of contemporary production tools. Using examples from regular programming, Nebojša highlighted how small technical decisions accumulate to shape audience perception and overall sound quality.

The session offered a critical perspective on routine broadcast practices and production assumptions.

Zdravko Maljković

Head of the Music Recording and Broadcasting Department Field Group at Radio Belgrade

September 13, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:30 | on-site

Zdravko Maljković is a sound designer at Radio Television of Serbia.

His lecture at Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024 focused on audio-visual techniques in Olympic soundscapes, with an emphasis on sound visualization and listener experience. Drawing comparisons between radio and audiovisual media, Zdravko discussed how soundscapes are constructed to convey scale, movement and atmosphere during major sports events.

His session provided insight into creative and technical strategies used to translate complex events into engaging sonic experiences for different media formats.

Janez Križaj

Music Producer, Mixer and Mastering Engineer, bass player of the former band “Videosex”

September 13, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | on-site

Janez Križaj is a sound designer and music producer with nearly four decades of freelance experience.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, he presented a lecture on the culture of listening, addressing perception, psychoacoustics and acoustic ecology. Drawing from a long career in mastering, mixing and recording, Janez explored fundamental questions about sound, silence and auditory perception.

His session encouraged attendees to rethink listening as a core professional skill and a powerful dramaturgical tool.

Mina Cvetinović

Associate professor at FDU in Belgrade, Serbia

September 13, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:30 | on-site

Mina Cvetinović is an associate professor at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.

At Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024, she presented the work of the Department of Visual Effects, Animation and Game Art, focusing on the relationship between visual arts and sound design. Her lecture addressed the often-underexplored interaction between computer-generated imagery and sound, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

By outlining educational approaches and student work, Mina highlighted the importance of integrating sound thinking into visual production pipelines and academic curricula.

Aleš Koman

Senior Sound Engineer at RTV Slovenia

September 13, 2024 | 16:00 – 17:30 | on-site

Aleš Koman is a senior sound engineer at RTV Slovenia with extensive experience in broadcast production.

His lecture at Audio Forum Ljubljana 2024 explored sound design in sports broadcasting, with a focus on combining high-resolution visuals and multichannel audio. He discussed microphone selection, placement strategies, crowd capture and immersive sound techniques used in major sporting events such as the Olympics and world championships. By examining real-world broadcast scenarios, Aleš highlighted how sound design enhances emotional impact and viewer engagement.

His session provided practical tools and conceptual frameworks for audio professionals working in live and broadcast sports environments.

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