Computer Game Cut Sequence Sound Design Analysis

Task 2.

Analyse the sound design of a range of computer game cut sequences. You must gather video examples and discuss how the sound design gives a sense of:

·         Setting

·         Mood

·         Game genre

·         Narrative

In addition, your analysis must explain how you think specific soundtrack assets have been produced (with reference to production process):

·         VST instruments and effects

·         Studio recording

·         Use of traditional instruments

·         Audio field recordings

1. The Witcher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtrKfZqokl4

2. Warcraft III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5WWEi8XF6M

3. Dead Space 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUgrIBqFHY4 (start 3:45 stop 9:22)

4. The Last of Us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r-zvVMZeP4 (start 34.13 stop 37.08)

5. Borderlands 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgeztXOt6yg