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A to Z of Video Game audio (A Beginner&#39;s Guide)<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1793121504/wysiwyg/ounkqjud6kvapiryfijl.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> A 3 hour workshop covering the A to Z of video game audio for beginners. This workshop is intended for people who are already familiar with audio software to a certain extent (see below). During the workshop you will learn understanding of the entire video game audio process from game jams to industry systems.&nbsp;The lecture will consist of 3 sections: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. Sounds Design + Music &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. Organization + Exporting &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3. Middleware Integration What you need to know?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Basics of audio software</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Basic Editors (Reaper, Amadeus, Audacity, etc)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Basics of DAW&rsquo;s (Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, etc)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Basic audio Tools (Compressors, EQ, Reverb, etc)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Familiarity with basics of dynamic audio in non linear media&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Computers will NOT&nbsp;be provided</li></ul>How&nbsp;to prepare? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; - prepare and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.dropbox.com/request/9omd7wp80k0dy5cpgxpf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">upload</a> a 1-minute looping ambience of an alien planet&rsquo;s forest &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - bring a physical or digital notebook&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - bringing a computer IS needed What will you learn? - Greater understanding of the fundamentals of audio in games&nbsp;- Real world applications of common practices- A broad understanding of the entire video game audio process from conceptualization to working systems- Ability to readily contribute to audio requests in the game jam Teacher: Hey, I&rsquo;m Omar Dabbous&nbsp;(Dabu), a composer and sound designer. I&rsquo;ve worked on everything from live performances to immersive sound effects and video game scores. Currently, I&rsquo;m the Audio Director at KO_OP and the Composer for Dwarf Fortress. <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.dabuaudio.com" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.dabuaudio.com</a> Hi, my name is Sam Dalwood&nbsp;(Fauxless) and I am a composer / audio designer from Alberta. My work in game audio is focused on queer indie developers, with my previous work revolving around experimental scores and soundscapes. Right now, I am working on Daughters of Ruin with Roselight Studio alongside helping out with Room 322 Games on their next project in Edmonton.<a fr-original-style="text-align: start;" href="https://www.fauxless.ca/" id="isPasted" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-align: start; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.fauxless.ca/</a> ____ GAMERella Jam Workshops 2026 🎮 are hands-on sessions where you can learn core game-making skills in a friendly, low-pressure space. Beginners and experienced creators are equally welcome. Guided by mentors who care about inclusive game development, you&rsquo;ll explore tools, try ideas, and collaborate with others. 🌟

A to Z of Video Game audio (A Beginner's Guide)<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1793121504/wysiwyg/ounkqjud6kvapiryfijl.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> A 3 hour workshop covering the A to Z of video game audio for beginners. This workshop is intended for people who are already familiar with audio software to a certain extent (see below). During the workshop you will learn understanding of the entire video game audio process from game jams to industry systems. The lecture will consist of 3 sections:               1. Sounds Design + Music               2. Organization + Exporting               3. Middleware Integration What you need to know?<ul><li>Basics of audio software</li><li>Basic Editors (Reaper, Amadeus, Audacity, etc)</li><li>Basics of DAW’s (Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, etc)</li><li>Basic audio Tools (Compressors, EQ, Reverb, etc)</li><li>Familiarity with basics of dynamic audio in non linear media </li><li>Computers will NOT be provided</li></ul>How to prepare?           - prepare and <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/request/9omd7wp80k0dy5cpgxpf" target="_blank">upload</a> a 1-minute looping ambience of an alien planet’s forest           - bring a physical or digital notebook          - bringing a computer IS needed What will you learn? - Greater understanding of the fundamentals of audio in games - Real world applications of common practices- A broad understanding of the entire video game audio process from conceptualization to working systems- Ability to readily contribute to audio requests in the game jam Teacher: Hey, I’m Omar Dabbous (Dabu), a composer and sound designer. I’ve worked on everything from live performances to immersive sound effects and video game scores. Currently, I’m the Audio Director at KO_OP and the Composer for Dwarf Fortress. <a href="http://www.dabuaudio.com" target="_blank">www.dabuaudio.com</a> Hi, my name is Sam Dalwood (Fauxless) and I am a composer / audio designer from Alberta. My work in game audio is focused on queer indie developers, with my previous work revolving around experimental scores and soundscapes. Right now, I am working on Daughters of Ruin with Roselight Studio alongside helping out with Room 322 Games on their next project in Edmonton.<a href="https://www.fauxless.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.fauxless.ca/</a> ____ GAMERella Jam Workshops 2026 🎮 are hands-on sessions where you can learn core game-making skills in a friendly, low-pressure space. Beginners and experienced creators are equally welcome. Guided by mentors who care about inclusive game development, you’ll explore tools, try ideas, and collaborate with others. 🌟

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A to Z of Video Game Audio (A Beginners Guide)

1450 Rue Guy: MB 8.245 (John Molson Building at Concordia)

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