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...]
"Fallout: New Vegas" – Exclusive Interview with Audio Director Scott Lawlor
I love the Fallout franchise. The gameplay style is fantastic, the technology is top notch and all the places and stories are really unique. After the success of Bethesda with the great Fallout 3, now the turn is for Obsidian, who released "Fallout: New Vegas", a new installment of the game which bring us to a journey through the world of New Vegas, a post apocalyptic … [Read more...]
"Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath" – Dev Diary 3: Audio
Sound designer Michael Taylor has published an interesting article about his experience on porting audio from "Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath" (Xbox) to FMOD (for PC and PS3). Welcome to the third instalment of the Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath Development Diary! In this edition, we will take a look at how we have been working on increasing the fidelity of the audio for the next … [Read more...]
Video Interview with Watson Wu
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pca9rIkuUkI[/youtube] Rode Microphones has started a new video series called Rode Rage featuring Ric Viers, who takes us on a tour of the 'who's who' of the entertainment audio world. In this episode of RØDE Rage Ric drops in on sound designer Watson Wu (Transformers: War for Cybertron, Need for Speed, Operation Flashpoint). Winston … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with the Audio Team of "Alan Wake"
Alan Wake is definitely one of my favorite games of 2010, both for the game itself and for the sound of it, which is really detailed and interesting from start to end. The game was just re-released via Xbox Live’s “Games On Demand”, complete with all eight episodes (6 from the boxed game plus 2 from DLC), so there's no a better time to revisit the amazing audio experience of … [Read more...]
CAS Quartely: Game Sound from the Ears of a Linear Mixer
The CAS Quartely Fall 2010 Edition is available for download now at Cinema Audio Society's Website. FEATURES Primetime Emmy Awards CAS Career Achievement Award - Jeffrey Wexler, CAS receives highest honor A New Honorary CAS Member The Possession - Part one of on-set adventures Got Sync? - A music video director talks about PluralEyes That’s a Game?! - Game sound … [Read more...]
Frank Bry Special: Exclusive Interview
It's time to start with the articles of Frank Bry's month. Here is a really cool interview with him. We talked about several things, including his career, the tools he uses, creativity, gaming, and more. Designing Sound: Frank, please tell us how you started in sound design and describe the evolution of your career. Frank Bry: My career in sound design has been an evolution, a … [Read more...]