(Just an FYI for those interested and not connected to me on FB or a part of this excellent group)
For those not in the Business Skills for Composers group:
AMA with Nathan Madsen, POST YOUR QUESTIONS in the BSC group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessskillsforcomposers/
If you're not a member of this group, then join up! It's a WONDERFUL resource!
TOPIC: Landing a job in game audio
DATE/TIME: Friday, Oct 12th 6PM CST
Who is Nate? Why is he giving this AMA?
Nate Madsen is an established composer/sound designer who's worked in the industry since 2005. His work has been heard on titles launched on the Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, PC and Internet games. He's also taken part in audio production for commercials, trailers, CDs, films and has represented brands as large as LEGO, Dragon Ball Z, Yu Gi Oh, Shin Chan, Monopoly, Dean Martin, MechWarrior and The Mortal Instruments. He's also interviewed and landed four in-house positions so far in his career (FUNimation Entertainment, NetDevil, Beecave Games, Scientific Games Interactive).
Looking to land a job in game audio? Curious what goes into nailing the audio test? Want to know what audio directors are really looking for in a new hire? Come to his AMA where he'll answer your questions about job interviewing!
