In this tutorial video, game audio sound designer John Pata from Eleventh Hour Audio demonstrates his approach to creating and implementing custom sound design assets for first-person shooter gameplay. He outlines his game audio workflow and designs assets using sounds from CORE 2 Creator. The video is divided into five sections: an introduction, a gameplay demo, analyzing gameplay, designing assets, and implementing into audio middleware (FMOD Studio). The video also offers a free sampler of sounds from CORE 2.
John begins by introducing himself and his approach to game audio sound design. He stresses the importance of understanding the game's mechanics and the player's experience to create a cohesive and immersive audio experience. He then proceeds to demonstrate his approach to designing audio assets for first-person shooter gameplay using a gameplay demo.
After analyzing the gameplay, John explains how he creates custom sound design assets for the game. He uses CORE 2 Creator to find and manipulate sounds to create unique audio assets that fit the game's aesthetic. He emphasizes the importance of experimentation and iteration to find the right sound for the game.
In the next section, John walks through the process of implementing the custom sound design assets into the game using FMOD Studio. He explains how he uses FMOD Studio's tools to create interactive and dynamic audio experiences that respond to the player's actions in the game.
The video concludes with a brief outro where John encourages viewers to let him know what other sound design tutorials they would like to see.
Overall, this tutorial video provides a comprehensive and informative overview of John Pata's game audio sound design workflow. It offers practical insights and tips for designing and implementing custom sound design assets for first-person shooter gameplay. The video is well-produced and John's expertise and knowledge in game audio sound design are evident throughout the video. The free sampler of sounds from CORE 2 Creator is also a great resource for game audio sound designers.
