AES Section Meeting Reports

McGill University - February 25, 2013

Olivier Girard and Vincent Gagnon introduce themselves to an eager crowd and explain how they got into game sound. (Photo Credit: Brian Chan)

Meeting Topic: The Sound of Ubisoft

Moderator Name: Kevin Fallis

Speaker Name: Olivier Gierard (Audio Director, Ubisoft) and Vincent Gagnon (Lead Audio Designer, Ubisoft)

Other business or activities at the meeting: Upcoming meetings, and email list maintainence

Meeting Location: Schulich School of Music C-201, 555 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Summary

Examination of the role of audio in video games; the restrictions, possibilities, development cycle, and integration with different departments. Specific demonstrations and explanations of of Splinter Cell Conviction, and upcoming title Watch Dogs.

Written By: James Perrella

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