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  • How Being A Generalist Can Help You Become A Better Specialist

    JON KELLIHER

    A talk to expose the benefits of having a wider skill set, debunk the stigma against the jack of all trades, and ultimately help you become an even more valuable contributor to any project or team. This talk is aimed at game audio professionals in any branch and at every experience level. Soft Skills, Game Audio, Beginner, Talk,Jon Kelliher

  • Building Trust and Business - Q&A with David Fairfield

    DAVID FAIRFIELD, GREG LESTER

    After 10 years in the games division at Disney David created his own successful audio outsourcing business. In this Q&A he shares valuable insights that he learned during the journey.Game Audio, Beginner,Soft Skills, Freelancing,Communication Q&A,David Fairfield, Greg Lester

  • Introduction to Networking Events

    ALYX JONES, AARON RICHARDS, STEVE SIMPSON, LEWIS THOMPSON

    If you’ve been wanting to meet likeminded people but networking scares you then this talk is for you! It goes over where to find events, tips and tricks, and advice on how to start your own events!Beginner,Soft Skills,Panel,Alyx Jones, Aaron Richards, Steve Simpson, Lewis Thompson

  • Resonant Reviewing: The Craft of Giving and Receiving Meaningful Feedback in Game Audio

    ASHTON MILLS

    Feedback is the helm that is used to steer a game audio project on its charted course. Unfortunately, this is a skill that doesn’t get talked about a lot. After watching this talk you will be able to give better and more effective feedback. Soft Skills, Beginner, Talk, Ashton Mills

  • Community = Opportunity: How We Can Benefit Together

    GREG LESTER

    In this talk Greg will take you back in time and share his origin story as well as that of Airwiggles, the things he has learned along the way and how you can achieve your goals and dreams through the power of community! Beginner, Soft Skills, Talk,Greg Lester

  • Write Better Creative Briefs

    JADE LEAMCHARASKUL

    This talk gives a broad overview on writing creative briefs, and how it can be applied to a lot of different game development disciplines. Jade gives a few tips and pointers on how to get started and why it is important.

    Soft Skills, Freelancing,Talk,Jade Leamcharaskul

  • Freelancing Safeguards

    SERGIO RONCHETTI

    Being a freelancer can be a little daunting at first… maybe even a little scary. But there are ways around these fears! With some simple safeguarding techniques you can give yourself peace of mind as you chase that next project or at art building your career.Freelancing, Soft Skills, Talk, Sergio Ronchetti

  • Roundtable Teaching in Game Audio

    GREG LESTER, SERGIO RONCHETTI, NOA BEAZLEY

    Ever wanted to get into teaching, learn about it or wondered what the benefits are? This roundtable discussion will answer all of your questions and go into the profound impact teaching has had on their careers in audio and life outside of it. Beginner, Game Audio, Soft Skills, Freelancing,Panel, Greg Lester, Sergio Ronchetti, Noa Beazley