The episode #14 of the game audio podcast is available for download now. In this episode we discuss story telling techniques and development, get our geek on with control surfaces and try to solve some music challenges. Anton & Damian are joined by our special guests: Mike Morasky – Valve Emily Ridgway – Emily Industries Lucas van Tol – Guerrilla Games Listen … [Read more...]
ARTSEDGE: Ben Burtt on The Sounds of “Star Wars”
This is one of a series of podcasts exploring the ways sound and sound effects can be used to help bring stories to life. Meet Ben Burtt, Sound Designer for films like Star Wars,Raiders of the Lost Ark and WALL-E. Learn how he comes up with sounds that complement the amazing things seen on the silver screen – from laser blasts to whirring, buzzing lightsabers. Find out the … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: Interviews with Ann Kroeber and Charles Maynes
SoundWorks Collection has published two interesting interviews with sound effects recordists Ann Kroeber and Charles Maynes, produced by Michael Raphael. Welcome to the Soundworks Collection; an audio series that profiles individuals whose lives are spent bringing to life some of the worlds most unique sound projects. Whether they are recording in the field, editing and mixing … [Read more...]
Philosophy Behind Design: Stefan Strandberg
Bashandslash.com have published a fantastic sixty minute podcast with Stefan Strandberg, DICE audio director behind the Battlefield series. He talks about his design philosophy and looking at the bigger picture when designing and auralizing in context. This is a must listen even for those with limited interest in game audio. The team that built the soundscape in Battlefield … [Read more...]
Game Audio Podcast #6 Released
The 6th episode of Game Audio Podcast is available now. It includes a discussion on the independent sound effects library world and other news and features. The guests this time were Chuck Russom and I (yeah, with my particular accent). It was a very enjoyable to do the episode, so hope you like it too. Audio file and Links at Game Audio Podcast … [Read more...]
Game Audio Podcast is Back with a New Episode
The guys of Game Audio Podcast have published the fifth episode of their podcast series. This time it's a mini episode, talking about different things: Its a mini episode, no guests, just us catching up as we get ready for another season of game audio. We talk about the rise of the indie sample libaries, the mini synth rage, projects we are working on. You can download it now … [Read more...]
New Website with Podcasts for Game Audio Professionals
Damian Kastbauer and Anton Woldhek has created a new website for podcasts about game audio. The podcast is aimed at all the game audio professionals and we will be talking about industry news, have discussions with interesting guests and also be listening to some games. They'll be launching a podcast every 2 weeks. "I invite all of you part of the game audio community and those … [Read more...]