Liam Oven Game Design Unit 73

Sound Designer

The Sound designer works with the director and other staff to create sound the job

role involves:

Creating sound effects, atmospheres, sonic textures and filmic ambiences that will

create naturalistic and abstract worlds for the show; this also includes the use of

props onstage or other offstage effects.

Sound Designers choose the edit and they remix music. They also work with

composers to create new songs for the soundtrack.

The Sound Designer also advises the performers, which may involve adjustments to

the theatre and set.

They will also design the sound system that will give the audience the best

experience of the show.

A Sound Designer must have a massive variety of creative and technical skills,

including a good sense of hearing, a great understanding of musical history and be

very updated on trends and musical events. Perhaps most importantly, Sound

Designers must be very helpful in developing the storytelling process.

The Sound Designer can make or break a production so it’s important you get it right.

If they do they can product a truly mesmerising experience for the audience.

Equipment

Quality recording device (preferably stereo) with monitoring capability

To get the best quality sound recording.

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Liam Oven Game Design Unit 73

Synthesizer

Creates a wide range of sounds by using generating a variety of frequencies.

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Headphones

Device to listen to audio such as speech and music.

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Audio Editing Software

Allows you to edit and generate audio data.

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