TheSnowStorm Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I heard it was a decent way to get into the industry and I myself actually want to compose music for video games, translate/localization (spelling?) video games, or design them as a career. Is being a tester truly a good way to get into the business or is that a load of shit? Also I know the following: -It is very tedious -You can not take the games home with you (Common sense can tell you that.) -It's a very cut thort job and many people have been fired from it. -You should think about getting a second source of income if you're a tester (Or so I heard). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rem Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-07-11/news/testing-video-games-can-t-possibly-be-harder-than-an-afternoon-with-xbox-right.php?page=full Fun article. It sounds like a crappy job that would test my patience though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 no . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowStorm Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 no . Atmuh, I like you, you're a good member, but just saying "no" usually does't cut it for me unless you have a reason. http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-07-11/news/testing-video-games-can-t-possibly-be-harder-than-an-afternoon-with-xbox-right.php?page=full - I've read that in the past. Some things I already knew such as it is not just playing a video game but I never knew it was that cutthroat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohbody Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Atmuh, I like you, you're a good member, but just saying "no" usually does't cut it for me unless you have a reason. I liked him at first, but I must say that since the weve had a falling out of sorts. I say try it out and if it turns out to be too cut thort to your liking then quit silently so as to not piss any bossmen in the industry off. I have nothing to do with the industry, yet, but I plan to and have been doing some research myself. This forum has lots of people in the gaming who can give you advice, but theres also people who will tell you that youll never make it as composer because its too competetive and all that shit. Just ignore that. Also, I'd suggest finding a job in music first, logic dictates that music on your resume would look a bit better that QA for a position of composer. But thats just logic talking, not expeerience. Hopefully you can get some learned opinions in this thread. Good luck as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 im gonna have to agree with atma no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowStorm Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I liked him at first, but I must say that since the weve had a falling out of sorts. but theres also people who will tell you that youll never make it as composer because its too competetive and all that shit. Just ignore that. Actually, music can be very a competitive field. Believe me, the musicians in my school were extrememly competitive and musicians in general are. Game companies want people who can give it their best and not fucked up. I heard they want composers who know what they're doing and know how to make the music go along with the game and the emotion of the game. However, telling somebody to give up is bullshit. Also, I'd suggest finding a job in music first, logic dictates that music on your resume would look a bit better that QA for a position of composer. But thats just logic talking, not experience. Hopefully you can get some learned opinions in this thread. Good luck as well.]Eh, somewhat. However, you need some real world experince with music like if oyu play with a college orchestra or wrote a song or a score for a college play or hell, something outside of college. Also, I heard it's good to know the techinal side of composing- Computer hard and software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 of course not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengDe Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 i worked over the summer as a tester at my friend's company, it's small (around 30 employees) and makes downloadable games. i had a lot of fun. the office environment was very relaxed, everyone was very nice and helpful. as for the job itself, i also enjoyed it. you have to be very detail oriented and methodical, and not mind playing the same levels over and over again trying to reproduce a bug. but overall it was a lot of fun. so i'd say try it out, and if you enjoy it, keep doing it. what have you got to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 so i'd say try it out, and if you enjoy it, keep doing it. what have you got to lose? Well he said he's trying to get into the industry, so he can loose a lot of time when it doesn't happen. Testing is not a great way to go about it. Figure out what aspect you want to want to work at (music, art, animation, programming or whatever), learn the basics and join a free mod project or some lower profile games. Build a portfolio and some skills. You'd be extremely lucky to land a development job from games testing imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohbody Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I might have phrased my statement wrong. I know that music is competetive. Im just saying its not too competetive. Youd figured that much out it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowStorm Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Okay, for right now, let's say fuck the QA Testing. I always heard that for internships and freelancing that you should ask for little or no pay so that the company can see that you're not just doing the composing for the money while they check out if you're good enough for them. I also want to know if any performances outside of college (such as church) will help me on my resume on terms of music for video games? Honestly, I'm at the time of my life that I'm really need to start thinking about what should I do for a source of income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rem Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I always heard that for internships and freelancing that you should ask for little or no pay so that the company can see that you're not just doing the composing for the money while they check out if you're good enough for them. Whoa what? I've never heard that before. You better just show them that you're worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue123 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well he said he's trying to get into the industry, so he can loose a lot of time when it doesn't happen.Testing is not a great way to go about it. Figure out what aspect you want to want to work at (music, art, animation, programming or whatever), learn the basics and join a free mod project or some lower profile games. Build a portfolio and some skills. You'd be extremely lucky to land a development job from games testing imo. Something along the lines of this. Get yourself a small portfolio. Perhaps do a few indie games, and if those are good, send off your work and plaster it around for people to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohbody Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Whats your major in college btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Whoa what? I've never heard that before. You better just show them that you're worth every penny. ya dude that way they dont treat you constantly like a low level lacky show them you are just doin it and dont want money means that you are showin them that you are their bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohbody Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 show them you are just doin it and dont want money means that you are showin them that you are their bitch I would actuallt pay to be the bitch if i had abn internship set up with a developer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Art and programming are way more desirable to game companies than audio guys. Audio is the most easily filled position at any game company. Just look at help wanted ads if you don't believe me. Audio PROGRAMMING however, is a very lucrative position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJT Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I asked my roommates and we all think you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenobio Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Okay, for right now, let's say fuck the QA Testing.I always heard that for internships and freelancing that you should ask for little or no pay so that the company can see that you're not just doing the composing for the money while they check out if you're good enough for them. I also want to know if any performances outside of college (such as church) will help me on my resume on terms of music for video games? Honestly, I'm at the time of my life that I'm really need to start thinking about what should I do for a source of income. you should go to clown college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn7 Toast Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I'd just say go for it, but don't quit your day job. Unless you have no day job... in which case you better pray this pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowStorm Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Whats your major in college btw? I gotta knock my low-level coruses out before I go into my major. My desire major is Music Theory and Composition but I'm thinking Interactive Media. ya dudethat way they dont treat you constantly like a low level lacky show them you are just doin it and dont want money means that you are showin them that you are their bitch I love being a submissive bitch. So actually ask to be paid. Alright. you should go to clown college Naw, imagine a big black man as a clown? Kids today already hate clowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohbody Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 whahahaa you should apply for a clown internship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenobio Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Naw, imagine a big black man as a clown? Kids today already hate clowns. You, my friend, would change that. Clown college muthafucka, do you go?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowStorm Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 You, my friend, would change that. Clown college muthafucka, do you go?! I go! I'm not the typical nigga that sit around the house or sit on the pourch like a monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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