
- 148 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Pocket Mentor for Game Audio
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Author Biographies
- Intro: Whatâs This Book About?
- 1 Where Do I Start?
- 2 The Learning Curve
- 3 Hobby to Career
- 4 Youâve Got the Job! Now What?
- 5 How to be a Team Player
- 6 Continuous Learning
- 7 Feedback
- 8 Workflow
- 9 âHouston, We Have A Problemâ
- 10 Creative On Demand
- 11 Balance and Burnout
- Outro: Before You GoâŚ
- Glossary