As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span…though this week's is a physiological than philosophical This week's thought isn't anything new. In fact, it's … [Read more...]
Audio Design for VR – Ustwo’s Land’s End
Guest Contribution by Todd Baker Land’s End has been described as ‘VR for everyone’. Ustwo began the project as an investigation into new methods of interaction and navigation in VR. Anyone who has tried the new medium will be familiar with the varied reactions from users; whilst many find the immersion compelling, others can suffer with disorientation, fatigue, even VR … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 9 – Constructing Which Reality?
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… Though it's not the first time Randy Thom has voiced his opinions about "detail" in sound design, his first … [Read more...]
Designing Sound GDC Game Audio Crawl
*** UPDATES *** 03.11.16: With over 260 RSVPs we've had to change the venue to not one, but four awesome bars / cafes, all within two blocks on Market Street. DS contributing editor Richard Gould will be at Brewcade from shortly before 4:00pm to hand out stickers which will signifiy you're part of this event so you'll know who and who not to randomly strike up a … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 8 – Solipsism
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… Solipsism is the idea that the only thing that can be confirmed in life is the existence of one's self. Whether … [Read more...]
The Programmed Music of “Mini Metro” – Interview with Rich Vreeland (Disasterpeace)
As art of the Audio Programming theme this month, I thought it would be interesting to learn about the interactive/reactive score to Mini Metro, a game which was released late last year by developer Dinosaur Polo Club to broad critical acclaim. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJHKzzPtDDI[/youtube] I sat down recently with Rich Vreeland (aka 'Disasterpeace') to … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 7 – Time Travel
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… No sound is perceived at its moment of inception. Sound takes time to reach our ears. By the time we perceive … [Read more...]