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GUIDE: How To Make A Video Game In Two Weeks (With No Experience) - 0 views

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shared by tiannab7 on 11 Apr 14 - No Cached
  • How do you make a video game?
  • it isn't still a slog
  • great works usually take great pains to come about, after all.
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  • Even if you're just an outsider with an idea, who isn't able to demolish their life to make a platform game about spiders riding boats (or whatever), you too can make a game.
  • Two weeks ago I decided to make a video game, with no experience. I didn't know what I wanted to make, or how.
  • focus on exploring your ideas, playing other games and insisting that you need to know what you're making before you start.
  • But we only have two weeks. So ignore it.
  • Game Maker is a visual and easy to understand tool which is also very powerful, potentially allowing you to make games for everything from Windows and Mac to iOS, HTML 5 and the Chrome Web Store.
  • It also comes with a set of really excellent tutorials, which are handily embedded within the software itself.
  • It's visual enough to get started - drag and drop sprites and backgrounds - but does take a bit of time to wrap your head around it all.
  • problem with Game Maker is that visually it doesn't give a very good first impression.
  • a simpler one - is Construct 2, by London-based outfit Scirra.
  • The main thing going for Construct2 - other than its friendly presentation and free trial version - is its community. Alongside a similar set of tutorials and examples to Game Maker, Construct has a forum filled to the brim with excellently helpful and engaged gamesmiths, ready to help you out and tolerate the whims of newbies.
  • Because of its simplicity, built-in "platform" movement system and logical "events-objects" structure, Construct was the tool I went with for my first game. I may switch eventually, but it's a good first step.
  • 2. DRAW: Create Your Characters
  • game makers will give you the option of using pre-made sprites and character art - and there is also no shortage of art to use online
  • it's when you have something all of your own that you'll start to really enjoy yourself.
  • While I have some experience as an artist, I still found animating characters for the first simple surprisingly time consuming until I got into a groove.
  • Let's face it - you're not going to make Mario or Super Meat Boy on your first go.
  • But the more you start to experiment with tools like Game Maker and Construct, the more you'll learn.
  • For instance, I needed to make a ladder for my little guy. Simple right? Not really. That behaviour wasn't built into Construct, so I had to invent it.
  • A search on their forums taught me
  • So back to the drawing board, again and again, until it came together.
  • PUBLISH: Show The World Your Work
  • has no original ideas and is a basic platformer. But it's mine. I made it.
  • Publishing games is easy
  • It's great to see it live, online, and working, as simple as it is - and it's another big boost to making more games.
  • Having tried it for two weeks, I can honestly say my favourite game of 2013 (so far) is making my own.
  • Charlie Freij on 08 May 14
     
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darieh

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shared by darieh on 05 May 14 - No Cached
  • Working in Radio is a very popular career choice so the competition to secure a career is fierce.
    • darieh
      darieh on 05 May 14
       
      This was in the second article as well, The competiton for this job is strong so you need a good strategy to get where you wanna be.
  • People start listening to the radio at a very young age so the inspiration to work in Radio is injected very early on.
  • Digital Radio, Podcasting and Internet Broadcasting more stations and more jobs have opened up.
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  • ost of their presenters and staff working on a voluntary basis the amount of paid positions have not increased in line with the growth of Radio broadcasting.
  • If you have access to a computer you can now start practising by using a microphone and some audio editing software. Being able to listen to yourself and have others listen to your recorded voice is very important as you can sound very different on tape than what you think you sound like in your head. When you are listening to yourself you need to be able to critique your own performance and gain the feedback of others.
  • Content and ideas are very important elements of a good Radio show.
  • o you need to keep yourself on top of all the latest news, current affairs and anything your listeners may be interested in. You need to always be aware of what your viewers are interested in and what news affects them so that you can produce a show they can relate to.
  • t a young age it is very hard to get practical experience in Radio. This is when you need to start writing to and speaking to local Radio stations asking for work experience. You also need to be willing to do anything for little or no pay and do it with enthusiasm and to the best of your ability. Your jobs may include anything from answering the phone to licking envelopes but work experience is about putting your name around and making contacts.
  • You can however at any age present your very own Internet Radio Show. There are many websites, downloads and applications that will assist you to do this on the Internet.
  • eed to be sure of the laws and regulations surrounding Internet Broadcasting as there have been many changes since it's birth and getting in to legal trouble can damage your career before it's even started. If you are unsure of these regulations you can apply to Internet Radio Stations already broadcasting and present a show on their station. By doing this you have a ready made base of listeners but you may lose creative control over the content of your show. This in itself can be a good thing as it will gain you vital experience for a professional job in Radio.
  • When you reach the age of 16 you can start thinking about Hospital Radio. Many Hospitals have their own Radio stations who are always on the lookout for volunteers. You can find your nearest station by going to: http://www.hbauk.co.uk
  • adio Association website: http://www.studentradio.org.uk/ The Student Radio Association have annual awards which are supported by BBC Radio 1. Current BBC Radio 1 early morning presenter Greg James got noticed by the BBC after winning a Student Radio Award. Awards can help your career so always be on the look out and enter as many as you can other organisations like the Hospital Broadcasting Association also run their own annual award.
  • Always be on the lookout for Radio training. Organisations like the Radio Academy http://www.radioacademy.org and CSV Mediabridge http://www.mediabridge.org.uk are great websites for information on Radio training.
  • Outside of Radio there are other activities you can get involved in to help your development. Take up any chance you can to do public speaking whether that be announcing the bingo or being a MC for a local event. Other things you can try to develop your personality, character and tone are getting a vocal coach and joining a local Theatre or Dramatics group. To be a great presenter you need to have personality and be a character which you have to be able to put across by your voice alone so this is why extracurricular activities like these can help.
  • So if you want to be become a Radio Presenter or if you want to work in Radio be sure to always work hard, keep your eyes and ears open and never miss an opportunity.
tiannab7

Creative Tips for Video Game Designers - 0 views

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  • Keep Designing on Paper
  • get the maximum out of the game software.
  • You should also keep this notebook with you when you play other peoples games.
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  • Think about the atmosphere and mood
  • Consider what the overall mood of your game will be. Use music as an inspiration to get you in different moods.
  • Be careful with rewards
  • The constant seeking of the next tiny reward keeps the player moving forward and keeps a goal ahead of him that is achievable.
  • Don't design your game linear
  • Different players like to follow different routes through a game.
  • Expand your horizons
  • This is a great way to get new ideas and to add new dimensions to your existing material. What could a book about porcupines teach you about video game making? Porcupines have an amazing defense system.
  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes
  • If you are afraid of making mistakes you will not experiment of expand your abilities.
  • Take chances. Sometimes really good ideas and really memorable scenes come from the mistakes.
  • Finally make sure you get honest feedback from friends and people who try playing your game. And take notes.
tiannab7

How to Make a Video Game | No Experience Necessary | Digital Trends - 0 views

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  • Creating a video game is a daunting task.
  • Big name developers like Bungie, Irrational Games, and Treyarch have budgets reaching into the millions, as well as a staff of designers and programmers working around the clock to bring the next blockbuster to your doorstep.
  • We’ve seen a virtual barrage of indie games for consoles and mobile platforms in recent years, combating the staple franchises and old classics of yesteryear with innovative new concepts and ideas that breathe new life into a slumping industry that ebbs and flows like teenage emotions.
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  • Other hit titles, like Bastion and Minecraft (which just hit the 10 million sold mark), continue to showcase just how powerful indie gaming has become in recent years.
  • It requires a combination of hard work and innovation, a perhaps a dash of genius thrown in to boot.
  • Conceptualize the video game.
  • It’s easy to fall prey to the curse of second guessing your ideas and wanting to go back and continually replace what you’ve done.
  • You can easily get stuck in this pattern forever. Visualize the kind of game you want to make, but make sure it is within your limitations as an amateur game designer.
  • Know the type of game you want to make (i.e. a platformer, shooter, RPG). Know the budget. There are both free and premium options ripe for the taking. Know the length. Keep it short or attempt something on the sprawling side? Know the basic plot. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just have a general idea of the game’s goal. Know your skill level. Start with something simple and build from there.
  • Charlie Freij on 25 Apr 14
     
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darieh

How can I Begin a Career in Radio Broadcasting? (with pictures) - 0 views

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  • Often, you can get experience working on a college radio station, although many local stations have jobs available.
    • darieh
      darieh on 23 Apr 14
       
      a great place to start you career in at the college radio station
  • communications and media studies classes include
    • darieh
      darieh on 23 Apr 14
       
      i was correct by choosing communication and media as a future major. 
  • eer is to research and contact your local radio station
    • darieh
      darieh on 23 Apr 14
       
      search and conquer, get right into the station you want to be in but with a smaller job at first. familiarity within the corp. 
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  • work unpaid until you
    • darieh
      darieh on 23 Apr 14
       
      taking less to no money at first can help form the relationships that can get you a paying jo in that field. 
  • rtime is a very valuable skill, and any sales training you have will come in handy when applying for this kind of position.
    • darieh
      darieh on 23 Apr 14
       
      non-air positions are important to and can be valuable as experience references and resume fillers
    • Charlie Freij
      Charlie Freij on 25 Apr 14
       
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