Game Audio Fundamentals

Game Audio Fundamentals
Author: Keith Zizza
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1000899322

- Uniquely accessible guide to game audio, requiring no pre-existing knowledge from the reader, making it suitable for readers from a range of background, including game design, music technology and production, composition and audio engineering - Accompanied by online DAW exercises using Reaper, a free-to-use DAW software - Our first beginners guide to game audio, contributing to our growing collection of titles in this growing field

The Game Audio Tutorial

The Game Audio Tutorial
Author: Richard Stevens
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2013-05-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 113612702X

Design and implement video game sound from beginning to end with this hands-on course in game audio. Music and sound effects speak to players on a deep level, and this book will show you how to design and implement powerful, interactive sound that measurably improves gameplay. If you are a sound designer or composer and want to do more than just create audio elements and hand them over to someone else for insertion into the game, this book is for you. You'll understand the game development process and implement vital audio experiences-not just create music loops or one-off sound effects. The Game Audio Tutorial isn't just a book-you also get a powerful website (www.thegameaudiotutorial.com)

Game Audio Fundamentals

Game Audio Fundamentals
Author: Keith Zizza
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1000899373

Game Audio Fundamentals takes the reader on a journey through game audio design: from analog and digital audio basics to the art and execution of sound effects, soundtracks, and voice production, as well as learning how to make sense of a truly effective soundscape. Presuming no pre-existing knowledge, this accessible guide is accompanied by online resources – including practical examples and incremental DAW exercises – and presents the theory and practice of game audio in detail, and in a format anyone can understand. This is essential reading for any aspiring game audio designer, as well as students and professionals from a range of backgrounds, including music, audio engineering, and game design.

The Pocket Mentor for Game Audio

The Pocket Mentor for Game Audio
Author: Greg Lester
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1040115349

Want to work as an audio professional in the video games industry? Then this is the book is for you. It provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder. The book covers everything from the education you’ll need, how to look for and apply for job opportunities and what to do once you land your first job. It also includes advice on what to do once you’re in the role, with chapters covering best practices for sound designers, how to set goals for future career progression, as well as top tips from experts in the industry. It is written as a companion to the Game Audio Learning (GAL) website and invites the reader to visit GAL to access additional information that expands on the book’s contents. This book will be of great interest to all beginner and aspiring game audio professionals, as well as more experienced game audio professionals who are looking for new ways to approach their career planning.

How to Be a Game Programmer: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Be a Game Programmer: A Comprehensive Guide
Author: Simon Meadows
Publisher: Richards Education
Total Pages: 373
Release:
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

"How to Be a Game Programmer: A Comprehensive Guide" is your ultimate resource for mastering the art and science of game programming. This thorough book and course guide takes you through every step of the game development process, from foundational programming skills to advanced techniques in game design and technology. With 10 detailed chapters, practical exercises, and case studies, this guide offers in-depth coverage of everything you need to create compelling, high-quality games. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your journey or an experienced developer aiming to expand your skills, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the dynamic world of game programming.

Fundamentals of Audio Production

Fundamentals of Audio Production
Author: Drew O. McDaniel
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Fundamentals of Audio Production offers an up-to-date treatment of the entire spectrum of audio production activities with an emphasis on current digital production techniques that have revolutionized the field over the last decade. Individual sections of the text provide clear, detailed explanations of the recording studio, radio, audio for video, post production, field production, and live sound reinforcement. The author team brings to the text a diversity of professional specializations to provide a truly comprehensive overview of the audio production field. - from back cover.

Surviving Game School...and the Game Industry After That

Surviving Game School...and the Game Industry After That
Author: Michael Lynch
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1351339699

Surviving Game School speaks about what to expect in a top game design or game development college program, and what to expect once students get out. Making games is not at all the same as playing games. Uncommonly blunt, the book reveals the rigors – and the joys – of working in this industry. Along the way the book touches on themes of time management, creativity, teamwork, and burnout. The authors explore the impact working in the game industry can have on personal relationships and family life. The book closes with advice about life’s goals and building and keeping a sensible balance between work and everything else.

Game Development Essentials

Game Development Essentials
Author: Michael E. Moore
Publisher: Course Technology
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Written in a non-technical manner, Game Development Essentials: Game Industry Career Guide is a valuable asset for anyone looking for a job, not only in the game industry but also in any field requiring technical expertise and creative talent.