Mac Power Users

491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort

Jul 14, 2019

Simone de Rochefort, a video producer at Polygon and co-host of Rocket on Relay FM, shares her insights into the gaming industry. She discusses the video production process, from scriptwriting and capturing game footage to editing. Simone highlights the importance of collaboration and audience feedback in content creation. The conversation touches on tech tools essential for productivity, the impact of live streaming on gaming, and the mission to create positive content for a broader audience, all while balancing humor and personal anecdotes.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Nostalgia and Career Journeys

18min

Tech Tools and Personal Attachments in Content Creation

3min

Tech Talk: Battery Recalls and Nostalgic Transitions

6min

Exploring MacBooks, iPads, and Productivity Tools

6min

Tech Talk: Devices and Production

20min

Behind the Scenes of Video Production and Content Creation

3min

Collaborative Content Creation in Gaming

12min

Creating Positive Gaming Content and Elevating Home Wi-Fi Experience

4min

10.

Navigating Podcast Production Challenges

13min

11.

The Art of Personality in Podcasting and Essential Recording Tools

4min

12.

Streamlining Video Production in the Gaming Industry

5min

13.

The Rise of Live Streaming and Its Impact on Content Creation

3min

Simone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more.

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