Description
Book SynopsisThe nature of game music charges the modern-day composer with understanding a whole host of aesthetic and technical principles unique to the medium. Based on years of working in the field, as well as teaching the subject at colleges and universities, The Theory and Practice of Writing Music for Games is an invaluable resource for those looking for a classroom tested, directed course of study.
As players and composers, themselves, authors Steve Horowitz and Scott R. Looney share the inspiration and joy of game music with an emphasis on critical thinking and the creative process, exploring the parallels and distinctions to concert music, film, TV, cartoons, and other popular forms.
Each chapter builds on the next and guides the reader step by step through the essentials. Along with all the theory, a multitude of clearly defined hands-on projects and exercises are included, designed to prepare the reader to go out into the field with a complete und
Table of Contents
Chp. 01 The Adaptive Composer Chp. 02 Building Blocks Chp. 03 The Composer's Toolbox Chp. 04 Music As Information Chp. 05 Cinematic Transitions Chp. 06 Living in Limbo Chp. 07 Get In The Game, Applied Musical Concepts Chp. 08 Middleware Music concepts & The Technical Composer Chp. 09 Advanced Approaches Chp. 10 Lessons Earned Section II Assignment 01 Composer Report Assignment 02 Create the Music Section of a GDD (Game Design Document) Assignment 03 (A) Setting Up YourWork Space Assignment 03 (B) Welcome To The Screen Shot Challenge Assignment 04 Notation Exploration Assignment 05 Classic To Modernity, The Art of Translation Assignment 06 Composing For Cinematics Assignment 07 Defining Form Assignment 08 Welcome to the Limbo Challenge Assignment 09 Gameplay Music Analysis Assignment 10 Breakout! Assignment 11 THE MUSIC MAZE Assignment 12 Mood Board Assignment 13 DAY & NIGHT Assignment 14 Create A Technical Design Document (TDD) Assignment 15 Create a Website and Artists statement
