Creating music for games
Posted by CesarMuler on August 9th, 2013
Any good sound designer that is contracted to create the sound for a game or movie must first get to know the game or watch the movie, even if little by little, as it is generated or filmed. If the soundtrack is already created, listen to it as well, since you will have to complement it somehow. Remember to maintain the same level of dinamism or peacefulness generated by the soundtrack.
Music for games, as well as audio composition for video games, including sound effects, computer-generated music, melodies, live instruments recordings, require a proper gear to make, therefore, if you want to offer your clients some good tracks, invest in a high-quality equipment and software. If you want to know what it takes, besides talent, to create good music for movies and games, we give you the answer: a powerful computer, a recording studio, and the right software.
After getting accustomed to the game whose music you plan to compose, take a look at other similar games and check out their music and sound effects. The point of this checking is to see what other sound designers have created for similar games, while trying to be better than them. A piece of advice now would be to create a memorable sound sequence that can be remembered by anyone who plays the game.
The music for games has to attract users to the game, it has to accurately represent the intentions of those who have created the game, and make the users want to continue the game, not only because it is addictive, but also because it features some great music that can be played over and over again. Keep in mind to create a music and sound effects adequate for the audience; in case of a children’s game, the music should be cheerful, and in case of a vampire game, full of mystery and darkness.
The audio composition for video games has to be catchy and related to the game per se, otherwise the user could get mixed up. If, for example, the game is a shooter, the sound must not too bubbly, like it happens in the case of a game designed for the little ones. Also, if the game is a mystery game, the music needs to be intriguing and make the user wish to continue to discover new clues or find the missing link.
Once you create a minute or two of audio composition for the game, create the rest of the tracks relying on the same basic theme. Give the final product to the person that has ordered you the composition and be ready to make some adjustments in case he or she considers them necessary. If the music is not convincing enough and does not allow the users to immerse themselves in the gaming experience, chances are you will have to adjust it until it gets as it is supposed to be.
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