Audio XP

Rick Davidson, CEO and co-founder of Gamedev.TV joins me for a conversation about game design, working with audio departments, and how to set yourself apart as a job seeker or freelancer in the video game industry. We also talked about taking care of your mind and body to maximize productivity.  🏫 Courses: Gamedev.tv: https://www.gamedev.tv/  📺 Rick’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rick_davidson To find my music, you can check out my bandcamp pages:  🎹 Composer Page: https://coleharmon.bandcamp.com/ 🎸 My Band: https://glowingmosesofficial.bandcamp.com/ If you need a handsome and talented sound designer / music composer, feel free to check out my portfolio and contact me here:  💻 https://emeraldmountainsou.wixsite.com/my-site   The tracks “Title Screen” and “First Day” are from games by Acute Owl Studio, check out their amazing games for Steam and Nintendo Switch here:  🕹️ https://acuteowlstudio.com/ The tracks “Ocean - Island Day,” “Old Haven: Night,” and the closing track are from the upcoming game Brass Bellow by Golden Turnip Games. You can check it out here:  🎮 https://twitter.com/128_mhz

Sean Seanson’s very first Youtube video, a comprehensive review of every single Disney PS1 release, is over 3 hours long. Sean soon became known in the retro gaming community for his hilariously long and cozy videos exploring the oddities of the PS1 catalog. I was first drawn to his channel because of his highly distinctive style. Everything from the thumbnails and transitions, to the sound and music are meticulously designed. In today’s episode Sean shares about how he developed his signature aesthetic, as well as the process behind making videos.  We also take some time to appreciate some of the best…and WORST sound design in retro games.  🎮🎹🎻 Our featured composer for this episode is Pumodi, you can listen to his music and contact him here:  https://jeffbriceaudio.com/ 👁📼🎮 To follow Sean Seanson and catch up on his awesome catalog of videos, buy some merch, or buy him a cup of coffee, check out his various links here:  https://linktr.ee/seanseanson 👚👒💲 Check out my brand new MERCH STORE! Grab a little something and support the show. https://www.redbubble.com/people/coleharmon64/shop?asc=u * * * Are you looking for a talented, charismatic, and dare I say HANDSOME sound designer / composer to join your team? I’d love to get in touch! You can hire me (or just say hello!) At my website:  https://emeraldmountainsou.wixsite.com/my-site My socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleharmon64/ https://twitter.com/ColeHarmon64 Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and tell the world! ALL FOOTAGE USED IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

After spending 4 years honing the art of sound design and becoming a rerecording mixer, Michael Cullen realized the Hollywood lifestyle was NOT for him. So he started from scratch as a game audio sound designer and quickly found his niche. Now, he's an associate audio director at one of the world's largest mobile game companies: Zynga. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to work for Zynga on some of the top IP's in the world, including Harry Potter and Willy Wonka. We also talk about how mobile game release cadences are vastly different from other game development cycles, and what it's like being in the manager's chair. This episode is loaded with great job finding wisdom, and techniques for managing audio and music in busy games. 🎮🎹🎻 Our featured composer for this episode is Haakon Davidsen, you can listen to his music and contact him here: https://www.haakondavidsen.com/ 🎵 To get in touch with Michael, add him on Linked in, or check out his website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellcullen/ 🗣 https://mcullen.me/ 💲 * * * Are you looking for a talented, charismatic, and dare I say HANDSOME sound designer / composer to join your team? I’d love to get in touch! You can hire me (or just say hello!) At my website: https://emeraldmountainsou.wixsite.com/my-site 🎮 My socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleharmon64 Twitter/X: ColeHarmon64 Instagram: @harmoncole Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and tell the world! ALL FOOTAGE USED IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

The path into full time game development is rarely a straight line. Former school teacher Nathan Madsen is an award winning composer and sound designer who has worked for companies like Funimation, Lego, Disney, and is an audio lead in the AAA games industry.  In this episode we talk about how he manages his busy schedule, and makes the most of his time, whether he’s feeling creatively “inspired” or not. We also talk about the unusual creative process behind the fantastic soundtrack to the indie hit SkateBIRD.   To check out Nate’s work, you can head to his website: https://madsenstudios.com/ Don’t miss out on the AWESOME free sound library “Fractured” from Zach Egan. You can find his work here: https://www.zeganaudio.com/ Are you looking for a talented, charismatic, and dare I say HANDSOME sound designer / composer to join your team? I’d love to get in touch! You hire me (or just say hello!) At my website: https://emeraldmountainsou.wixsite.com/my-site My socials:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleharmon64/ Twitter/X: ColeHarmon64 Instagram: @harmoncole Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and tell the world! *ALL FOOTAGE USED IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY*

Nothing brings a game to life like a well crafted, sonic experience. In this episode I talk with Jasmine Serrano about what it was like working on games like Guild Wars 2, Smite, and Paladins. When working with such beloved titles, the pressure is high. But these situations have a way of stretching us and bringing us to new creative heights.  Today’s music is by fluffy, who goes by Sockpuppet. You can listen to their fantastic discography here: https://sockpuppet.us/ And get in touch here: https://beesbuzz.biz/ If you’d like to get in touch with me, recommend a composer to feature, or hire me to make your life amazing, you can visit my website:  https://emeraldmountainsou.wixsite.com/my-site My socials:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleharmon64/ Twitter/X: ColeHarmon64 Instagram: @harmoncole Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and tell the world! *ALL FOOTAGE USED IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY*

Hello internet! I wanted to take a moment to introduce Audio XP, my new show about the art and science of creating audio for video games. I'll be interviewing industry experts and undiscovered talent alike to level up my game audio skills. I'll also be featuring a new composer each episode. Episode one coming soon, subscribe to join me for the journey. Let's get in touch 👇 https://emeraldmountainsou.wixsite.com/my-site Theme music by Cole Harmon