AAA soundtrack with a Ukrainian soul: How to integrate cultural code into Game Audio
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Integration of live Ukrainian orchestral sound into AAA game audio, showing how to record orchestras for games and discussing best global practices. Uses the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments (НАОНІ) as a case study and examines how ethnic melodies can shape a game’s identity.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Conference introduction
- 1:05Cultural code in AAA soundtracks
- 3:35The Witcher 3 orchestral examples
- 9:04Conductor’s role in recording
- 13:23Why cultural code matters
- 15:54Musical elements: Melodies and motifs
- 18:25Integrating Ukrainian sound
- 21:19Ukrainian folk instruments
- 27:12Orchestra in game genres
- 36:30Client to recording process
- 43:51Summary and concert invite
- 44:33Q&A: Unique game sound
- 51:42Q&A: Budget and orchestra
- 54:15Q&A: Minimum recording ensemble
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