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Meeting Report: 8 April 2024 – Nick Harrison on Game Audio Software & Workflows

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On Monday 8th April, the Section conducted a virtual meeting via Zoom where Game Audio educator Nick Harrison presented on the topic of:

Integrating Audio into the Gaming Experience
Software Packages and Workflows.

photo of presenter Nick Harrison on Zoom session
Nick Harrison presenting via Zoom – photo Rod Staples

After a brief introduction from Section Chairman Graeme Huon, Nick started his presentation with an Acknowledgement of Country to the Wurindjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation – acknowledging Elders past, present and emerging. He also took a moment to mention the passing of Uncle Jack Charles and Uncle Archie Roach in 2022, two significant First Nations storytellers, musicians and truthtellers.

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Meeting Report: 26 February 2024 – Stephan Schutze on Game Audio Assets

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On Monday 26th February, members and friends of the Melbourne Section of the AES gathered at the Wellington St campus of Collarts to hear Game Sound Designer Stephan Schutze present on the topic of:

Game audio asset collection, production and management


The event was also live-streamed on our YouTube channel for those unable to attend.

Chair Graeme Huon introducing Stephan
Section Chair Graeme Huon introduces Stephan – photo Rod Staples
Stephan Schutze presenting to the Section
Stephan describes his journey – photo Rod Staples
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Meeting Report: November 2023 – David Lauritsen on Game Sound Design

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On Monday 13th November, the Melbourne Section of the AES held our (slightly delayed) bi-monthly meeting.

Game Sound Designer/Educator/Musician David Lauritsen presented on the topic of:

Video Game Sound Design and Curriculum Development:

Developing the Skills for a Growing Field


After a brief introduction from Section Chairman Graeme Huon, David started his presentation by outlining his history as a musician and developing an interest in audio engineering, leading to his study for a Bachelor of Audio Engineering and a Masters of Creative Industries. He briefly covered his audio recording work at Coloursound and Black Pearl Studios, and film sound work, moving on to audio education at JMC Academy and ultimately into game sound design at Big Ant Studios (AFL23 and Cricket24)

Photo of Graeme Huon
Section Chair Graeme Huon introduces David
Photo of David Lauritsen
David Lauritsen in full flight…

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