How to Get a Job as a Sound Designer for Video Games (My Journey)

In this episode, I talk a little bit about my own experiences and share some of the lessons that I learned on my journey to becoming a full-time sound designer.
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Resources from the video: https://gameaudiolearning.com/

Game Jam Calendar:
https://itch.io/jams/upcoming
PowerUpAudio (Reel-Talk):
  / powerupaudio  
Indie Game Developers (Facebook Group):
  / indiegamedevs  
Indie Game Chat (Facebook Group):
  / indiegamechat  

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References:
Horizon Zero Dawn | 3D Audio Dev Diary - Platinum Wireless Headset | PS4:    • Horizon Zero Dawn | 3D Audio Dev Diar...  
The Best Games from GMTK Game Jam 2020:
   • The Best Games from GMTK Game Jam 2020  
Draft for super bally ball:
https://vimeo.com/268898392?fbclid=Iw...
Super bally ball demo:
https://vimeo.com/gregoryscottlester

My gear:
RØDE NTG3: https://amzn.to/3gqeEzg
Mackie Big Knob Studio: https://amzn.to/3x53ANV
Zoom H5: https://amzn.to/3egTfWW
Rode Blimp & Boom Pole: https://amzn.to/3e9P13h
RØDE Vlogger Kit: https://amzn.to/3gie86xz
Rechargeable Batteries (+ Charger): https://amzn.to/32pA3ke
Sony Alpha6000 (Camera): https://amzn.to/3een75Y
LOM Microusi Pro: https://tinyurl.com/Microusi
Zoom F8: https://tinyurl.com/ZoomF8

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - How I Started
00:58 - What Do I Need To Learn?
01:55 - Formal Education
02:28 - Develop Your Skills
03:08 - Network
04:29 - Demo Reel
05:06 - Attend Game Jams
05:32 - Finding Indie Games To Work On
06:17 - Being Ready For Opportunities
06:57 - Recap
07:20 - Outro