Start Your Video Game Career

Author : Jason W. Bay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692920923
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Start Your Video Game Career written by Jason W. Bay and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to start your career making video games from game industry expert Jason W. Bay! This practical "question and answer" book offers insider advice, information, and inspiration on how to get a job and grow your career making video games.

Author : Sam R. Kennedy
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0823008096
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Become a Video Game Artist written by Sam R. Kennedy and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It’s an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators—from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals who’ve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you’ll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you’ll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.

Author : Arie Kaplan
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
ISBN 13 : 1512452106
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers written by Arie Kaplan and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.

Author : Joe Funk
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545218500
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Jobs in Video Games written by Joe Funk and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every gamer dreams of getting paid to play their favourite video games! But it's not just a dream. There are a ton of amazingly cool jobs in computer and video games, and gamers can learn all about those careers in this book. Packed with basic facts, education suggestions, and interviews with professional gamers, this book is perfect for video game fans everywhere!

Author : Brenda Brathwaite
Publisher : Course Technology
ISBN 13 : 9781435458048
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Breaking Into the Game Industry written by Brenda Brathwaite and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the game industry and offers advice from experienced professionals on entering the video game industry.

Author : David S. J. Hodgson
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
ISBN 13 : 9780761557050
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Video Game Careers written by David S. J. Hodgson and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you've ever thought of making games professionally, and you want to stick a toe in the water, if you want to see how games get made, I can't think of a better way than this." —David Perry, Game Industry Guru You want to get a job in video games. And so does everybody else. Learn about dozens of video game career fields and what to expect once you've made it to the big time. Plus, get expert advice from a bona-fide career counselor to figure out which job is right for you. With over 250 combined years of video game experience between these covers, you won't find a more comprehensive insider's view of the career paths that will get you Paid to Play. •Completely revised and expanded with updated salary breakdowns! •Brand new information from video game company human resources personnel on what they look for in new applicants. Real advice from the people who actually read résumés! •Expanded details and contact information on colleges that offer video game career oriented degrees and classes. •Exclusive interviews from over 100 game professionals including John Romero, Dan Hsu, and many more. •Find out how to get jobs at companies like EA, Sony, Sega, THQ, Ubisoft, LucasArts, BioWare, and Criterion, from the pros who have already done it. •Original illustrations by Penny Arcade.

Author : Mike Travis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781973252276
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Score a Video Game Career written by Mike Travis and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love video games and dream of a career as a professional game developer but unsure where to begin? Already working in games but want to learn more about the good and bad of a career in the games industry from an experienced developer? Video games are more popular than ever but the industry is small and notoriously difficult to break into. This book will cover the complete process from job application to landing a job as well as give an honest look at life as a professional video game developer. In an ultra-competitive industry, you need every advantage possible to stand out from the crowd. By reading this book you will receive Power-Ups and Bonus XP for your journey in game development. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Different career paths inside professional video game development. Deciding whether to enroll in a school or program in order to get a job. Tips on writing your cover letter, resume, and creating a high-quality portfolio or demo reel. Using networking and social media to become a better job candidate. Proven methods of searching for game development jobs. A look behind the scenes at the typical job application process inside video game studios. A breakdown of the full interview process. What to expect during an on-site interview and how to have a successful one. Information about money such as salary, relocation, benefits and at-will employment. Some of the perils of working in video games such as layoffs and working overtime. Reasons why a career game development might not be right for you. If you are interested in a career working in video games or just curious about how game studios work from an insiders perspective, this book will shine a light on all these topics and more. Whether you dream of a successful career in video games or are simply curious, this book will provide knowledge and insight about the game industry written by a professional game developer. Buy this book today and journey to a career making video games!

Author : Arie Kaplan
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 1512457906
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers written by Arie Kaplan and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.

Author : Institute for Career Research
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781096321552
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Video Game Development written by Institute for Career Research and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-12 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VIDEO GAMES HAVE COME A LONG WAY since the days of Pong and Spacewar! Within just a few decades, the global video game industry has grown into a $180 billion a year behemoth with players all over the world buying games for their Xbox systems, computers, smartphones, and handheld game consoles. It is still growing, at a rate that is four times faster than the growth of the overall US economy. It is not unusual for major studios to have 200-plus teams working on a single game with a $20 million budget. Yet, this industry is unique in that anyone - even a single self-taught home coder - can make a new game and potentially get into the action. Game development combines art and science to create games for entertainment and education. On the artistic side, a designer comes up with the idea for a new game, artists add visual elements like characters and environments, and audio engineers flesh out the ambience with sound effects and voices. On the technical side, programmers bring it all to life with coding that tells the computer what to do throughout the game. A game developer is defined as anyone who makes games. That could be someone who does it all, from beginning to end. It is more often someone who is on a game team, performing a specific job function such as concept artist or quality control tester. The workday is usually spent either in front of a computer or in meetings to discuss the next steps.There are two kinds of employers in this field: independent studios and AAA studios. Indie studios can be as small as one person, but they usually have a small team and a small budget. AAA studios are big corporations with millions to spend and best-selling titles to their credit. The demand for developers is steadily increasing in both, however, there is a certain element of uncertainty in the business. Layoffs are common due to intense competition in the marketplace that often causes a project to fail. As a result, developers need to be prepared to move on to another job at any time. On average, a developer will hold three or four jobs within a five year period. On the plus side, the pay is excellent even for beginners. Entry-level salaries start at around $50,000 and experienced developers can command upwards of $150,000.Due to the differences in job roles, there is no prescribed way to prepare for this career. Learning the necessary skills can be accomplished in one of two ways: informal (self-study) or formal (college). Which one you choose depends on the type of work you want to do. Self-taught developers learn their skills through books, workshops, and online courses. Much of it can be acquired for free. Developers who go the college route usually pursue bachelor's degrees in computer science, art, or video game development. There are also a few specialty vocational schools that are focused on training game developers.The video game industry employs thousands of people from around the world, with almost 8,000 new positions opening up each year. It can be tough to land one of those jobs, regardless of education and experience. Like most creative fields, many people are attracted by the money and the perceived glamor. There are millions of kids who grew up on video games who dream of spending their entire lives with games. Despite the competition, it is possible to break into this field. The key is to work really, really hard to sharpen your skills and learn every aspect of the game development process. Prove you have done that with an excellent portfolio that demonstrates talent and a genuine interest in the work itself, and employers will be interested in you.

Author : Ernest Adams
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0072252669
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Break Into The Game Industry: How to Get A Job Making Video Games written by Ernest Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-06-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out from an industry veteran exactly what you need to do to become a game designer, tester, artist, producer, programmer, writer, soundtrack composer, videographer, or sales/marketing professional. You’ll get full-spectrum coverage of positions available within the game industry as well as details on how a game is created--from start to finish--and much more.