SweejTech Docs

Quick Start ​

When you have installed the plugin, watch this video to quickly get started with using the workflows provided to add HDR to your game.

Essential Setup ​

  1. Enable HDR Plugin:

    • Go to Edit → Plugins → SweejTech → HDR
    • Restart the editor if needed

  2. Configure Default Settings:

    • Go to Edit → Project Settings → SweejTech → HDR
    • Set default Resting Level (recommended: 80)
    • Configure Authoring Inclusion/Exclusion paths for your project structure

Adding HDR to Sounds ​

  1. Use the HDR Authoring Window:

    • Go to Window → SweejTech → HDR → HDR Authoring
    • Enable HDR for sounds by checking the box next to each sound
    • Start with all sounds at resting level (default 80)

  2. Configure Key Sounds:

    • Set higher Loudness values (80-100) for important sounds that should duck others
    • Keep ambient and background sounds at or below resting level
    • Adjust Post Gain only if needed for final output level

  3. Create Loudness Hierarchy (Optional):

    • Go to Window → SweejTech → HDR → HDR Hierarchy
    • Create Loudness Definitions for sound categories (e.g., Weapons, Ambient, UI)
    • Parent sounds to appropriate definitions

Testing and Monitoring ​

  1. Use the Activity Window:

    • Go to Window → SweejTech → HDR → HDR Activity
    • See real-time calculations for all active HDR sounds
    • Filter to focus on specific sounds

  2. Use the Envelope Window:

    • Go to Window → SweejTech → HDR → HDR Envelope
    • Visualize system loudness and individual sound loudness