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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2016)

Duration: 8:08

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Take a deeper look into how even subtle changes in music help enhance the user experience of ‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.’ Jonathan Mayer , Senior Music Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, shows students gameplay footage and explains how the game’s AI kicks in and changes intensity when players switch from modes like stealth to investigate. Subtle changes in percussion correspond to increases in intensity caused by different events, leading to better gameplay. As students watch, Jonathan explains his team’s strategy as it relates to music in games and how using audio cues properly can help the game’s user experience.

Jonathan Mayer graduated from Full Sail University's Recording Arts program in 2000.

Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail University offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees designed for the world of entertainment, media, arts, and technology. Full Sail's creative approach to education provides an immersive, fast-paced, and relevant learning experience that mirrors the workflow and collaboration found throughout today's rapidly evolving industries.
 
Full Sail’s areas of study include music and recording, games, art and design, film and television, technology, media and communications, business, and sports marketing. Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, ADDY®, MTV Video Music Award, and Video Game Award nominated and winning projects.

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Full Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BH9Civ_jG0

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