Game Audio Implementation Asbjoern Andersen

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Greg Lester over at Game Audio Analysis has put together this excellent primer on game audio implementation - so if you want to learn how sounds get into games and the fundamentals of game audio implementation, this is a must-watch:
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How Sounds Get Into Games - Fundamentals Of Game Audio Implementation


In this video – topics and playing times:

00:00 – Intro • 00:19 – What Is Audio Implementation? • 00:49 – Interactive VS Linear Media • 01:14 – Basic Concept • 03:35 – Interview With Sam • 05:47 – Interview Summary • 06:27 – How Sounds Get Into Games • 08:05 – Middleware vs Game Engine • 09:00 – Why Implementation Matters • 10:05 – Implementation Examples • 11:07 – What We Want The Player To Hear • 12:48 – Optimization • 14:00 – Outer Worlds Example • 14:29 – How To Learn More

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Further reading on how to succeed in sound (click to collapse)



Power Lists - essential audio resources and insights:

• The Sound Design Power List

• The Game Audio Power List

• The Film Sound Power List

 
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• How to Set (and Get) the Right Price for Your Audio Work

• 10 Essential Tips for Game Audio Freelancers

• How to be a successful sound designer – with Scott Gershin

• How To Actually Live as an Audio Freelancer – by Melissa Pons

• How to set your sonic creativity free & overcome creative inhibitions – by Mark Kilborn

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• Sound Opinions: How to get game audio pricing right

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• Rebuilding your studio: Goals, tips and lessons learned

• Creating audio for games – with Martin Stig Andersen

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• Better audio work habits: How a sit & standing desk can reduce your sedentary studio life

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• How to succeed in Audio Branding, Music Editing, and sound for VR

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• Take online courses in Wwise, FMOD Studio, Unity, Pure Data & Unreal at the School of Video Game Audio
 
 
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    This collection of Building Blocks contains following categories:

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    Inside, you’ll find a wide variety of magical types:
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    Grouped Files for Easy Reference Included

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    A variety of actions were recorded, including handling, shaking, sliding, and pickup/drop movements on various surfaces and inside both wooden and metal ammo boxes. The combination of metal links and cartridges provides a rich palette of mechanical textures, manipulations, and impacts.‍

    Captured using both stereo and mono setups, this collection offers foley recordings suitable for weapon handling design, military props, mechanical sound layering, and more.

    ‍Gear used

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