How to Hire an Audio Professional | Composer and Sound Designer Advice for Game Developers
If you're a game developer or filmmaker trying to hire a composer or sound designer and not sure where to start, this video is for you. I break down what to look for when hiring an audio professional, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to get the best results from whoever you bring on. This includes advice on communication, budgets, scope, licensing, revisions, and the traits that separate good freelancers from the ones who disappear when it counts. This is not a pitch. I am not trying to sell you anything. I put together a free guide for those of you hiring audio for your projects. No mailing list. No funnel. Just the truth, based on lived experience in the industry. Download the full written guide here: https://www.edward-ray.com/freeguide If you're a composer or sound designer, this applies to you too. Because if I’m telling developers what to look for, I’m also telling you what to become. #gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedevelopment #composer #indiegames #hireacomposer #gamemusic

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