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The interview series with diverse talent in the video games industry. We delve into their unique journey to discover how each person got to their current role in gaming.

mayamada co-founder Nigel sits down with Elly Johnson, Sound Designer at Rocksteady Studios.

Elly tells us about her relationship with video games growing up and how she was able to navigate a difficult path through school to landing a role at one of the world’s biggest video game companies working on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

We break down the role of Sound Designer plus get into some unexpected discussions about the sounds trains make.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE

00:00:00 – Interview Start
00:03:28 – Playing Animal Crossing prepared me for the pandemic.
00:06:55 – “I didn’t realise games could be a job.”
00:13:38 – What does a sound designer do in game development?
00:19:36 – What skills are needed for a sound designer?
00:25:03 – The perception versus reality of your job.
00:30:48 – Random train facts from the perspective of a sound designer…
00:33:26 – What can you learn about your role from other mediums?
00:39:42 – Navigating a difficult journey through school.
00:44:43 – What do you do outside of your job?

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