How do you get started - and make it - in game audio? To help with those inevitable questions on where to begin, what to expect, what to focus on, and how to succeed, Akash Thakkar has launched a great series of short, to-the-point answers to many of the questions that typically come to mind. Check out his thoughts and answers in the videos below + explore the additional 21 resources we've found for you:
Do you have to go to university/college to work in game audio, or in the game industry as a whole?
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Do you really need tons of fancy microphones and recorders to get started as a composer/sound designer?
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In this video, Akash Thakkar lets you in on a skill that many people are seriously lacking in the game industry:
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In this video, Akash Thakkar tells you why it’s a bad idea to rely purely on online networking to get freelance gigs in the game industry:
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Some thoughts on whether or not you can actually make a GOOD living as a sound designer in games:
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Here’s how you can get great feedback on your portfolio and demo reel:
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Insights on that eternal question: How much should you charge for your music and sound?
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Look around and you’ll see almost EVERY game industry job requires some form of experience… so how do you get experience if you’re new to the field?
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Do you need to know how to program to work in game audio? Here are some insights on that:
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How long will it take before you start getting paid for your music and sound work?
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Is it possible to become an in-house, full-time composer at a game company? Listen in as we cover whether or not that’s possible:
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Wondering if it’s too late to work in the game industry if you’re above a certain age? Some thoughts on that here:
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Do you HAVE to freelance to work in games? Here are Akash’s thoughts on that:
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Want to learn more about making it in audio? We’ve done some digging and have found the following resources for you – hope they come in handy!
• How to Set (and Get) the Right Price for Your Audio Work
• 10 Essential Tips for Game Audio Freelancers
• How to be a successful sound designer – with Scott Gershin
• 5 Useful Tips for Upcoming Sound Designers and Sound Editors
• Building a successful audio post studio – with Kate Finan and Jeff Shiffman
• The ‘Quit Aspiring’ book – by Adam Croft
• Applying for a job in game audio – by Matthew Florianz
• Freelance Game Audio: Getting Started and finding work – by Ashton Morris
• Yet Another Game Audio Hiring Article – by Ariel Gross
• Courses: How to network and get paid for your work in the game industry – by Akash Thakkar
• Hand-picked audio jobs on Soundlister
• Get the weekly Audio Jobs newsletter
• Join the Audio Jobs Facebook group
• Get a free profile on Soundlister
• Upload your demos to Soundcloud
• Upload your demos to ReelCrafter
• Find game audio community groups around the world
• Find interesting audio events around the world
• Get an audio mentor at the Audio Mentoring Project
• Read the 100s of sound stories and guides here on the A Sound Effect blog (search for stories here)
• Browse Industry Data: Game Music and Sound Design Salary Survey Results
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