The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook Painting, Fine Art and Games with Composer Cris Velasco
Jan 16, 2024
Award-winning Composer Cris Velasco discusses his career in gaming, working on franchises like Mass Effect and God of War. He shares his love for painting and fine art and how it influences his work. They discuss the role of storytelling in game music and their unique journeys into the industry. They also explore balancing order and chaos in the creative process and the challenges of breaking into the game industry as a composer.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Reunion and a Surprise Billboard
02:03 • 2min
Journey Into Game Music
03:46 • 17min
From Filmmaking to Video Game Music
21:04 • 11min
A Unique Job Experience Cleaning Wells
32:13 • 2min
Exploring the Balance between Order and Chaos
33:47 • 7min
Breaking into the Game Industry as a Composer
40:31 • 25min
Insurance and Manifesting Success
01:05:59 • 23min
Exploring Creative Opportunities and Personal Scores
01:29:08 • 2min
Discussing the Announcement and Completion of Game Music
01:30:43 • 2min