1. Video Game Specialisms
Name: Ken Levine
Occupation: Video Game Designer ­ Creative
Director
Ken Levine was born on the 1st September 1966,
making him 47 years of age. He originally planned and
moved to LA in pursue of a career in film. Luckily for
his fans, he didn’t make it and got involved in video
games, where he is praised as an incredible artist.
What is a Video Game Designer?
Video game designers are required to have a variety
of skills and natural abilities. The skills involve a lot of
training in CGI, software design and animation. Often,
the prospective game designer will obtain such
training at credentialed programs at computer schools or University courses.
Whilst a student of video game designer can work hard and soak in the correct amount of
computer expertise, another particular part of this career is more difficult to teach. A truly
successful video games designer needs a powerful enough imagination to construct the
specified alternative world of the game in his/her mind, before creating it in 3D Space.
Education
There are multiples of universities that offer a degree in Video Game Design and game
development for those who have a specific interest in the industry. With this experience, anyone
could get the job of a Creative Director. An associate degree is the standard start for somebody
who wants a career in the art department for games, however bachelor's degrees are still highly
recommended for the industry.
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Name: Erick Ocampo
Occupation: Sound Engineer
Erick Ocampo began playing instruments at
the age of twelve when his father (a musician)
gave him his first guitar. from there, he joined
bands, made music for everything he could get
his hands on. Erick’s Most recent contribution
was in the game ‘The Last Of Us’ working with
a Sound Department team of twenty three
Sound Engineers and foley artists.
What is a Sound Engineer?
A sound engineer or designer is in charge of
making the game and the characters of the
game come to life. Sound Engineers input
background music and noise, as well as giving
the people in the game a voice.
The sound engineer/designer also adds other
kinds of sounds to the game. He/she is held
responsible for aiding the game and making it
a lot more interesting with assuring that
explosions,vehicles, crowd noises, and wind +
weather conditions like rain is involved.
An audio engineer works for expansion studios; the physical size of the sound department
building depends entirely on the business, but can consist of only two, or even one person who
sometimes need to work exceptionally long hours, especially as release dates approach for the
video game.
Education
There is a number of qualifications on offer for Sound Engineers at many levels, like music
production, music technology, sound engineering and electronics etc…
Many Sound Engineers start a career as unpaid volunteers, or go freelance straight from school.
They do everything to gain the necessary experience. A lot of Company’s hire younger people
with less qualifications for assistant’s to experienced sound engineers, giving them time to
shadow their work. Larger studios might require a degree.

3.
Name: David Lam
Occupation: Animator
David Lam was born and brought up as a
child in Texas where he displayed a
eager interest in art. In his studies, he has
a Computer Science degree from the
University of Texas in Austin then
graduated in 2002. Afterwards, David
went on to pursue his passion, creating
animation. He Studied at The Parsons
School of Design from 2002 ­ 2004 and
went onwards to LA to find his career in
the games industry.
So we know what David did to pursue his
dream, but not everyone needs a degree
in computer science to be an incredible
Animator.
What is an Animator?
A job in 3D animation for games involves producing 3D moving images, using expensive
computer software. These images are made with the use of digital models made up of shapes in
cyberspace called polygons. After the models have been created, details are added, these
details are often added in photoshop or higher standard programs to produce meshes to go over
the polygons, like hair, clothes, textures for skin, leaves, trees, and every other item within the
scene.
Education
A Career in video game animation requires a bachelor's degree. Regular programs for this field
will range from Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees to bachelor's degrees in game art and design.
Degrees provide a substructure in classic art concepts within their form, color, balance and
symmetry. Real practical courses will often help students build experience in 3D animation.
These programs can also reveal students to the profession and development surface of working
in a real production studio through either coursework or internships.