 |
|
| AUDIO PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE GAMES
| |
| | |
|
|
To order this title, and for more information, click here
By
Martin Wilde, Motorola Inc., multimedia engine software development group (Chicago, IL, USA).
Description
Martin Wilde's cutting-edge exploration of the creative potential of game audio systems addresses the latest working methods of those
involved in creating and programming immersive, interactive and non-linear audio for games. The book demonstrates how the game programmer
can create an software system which enables the audio content provider (composer/sound designer) to maintain direct control over the
composition and presentation of an interactive game soundtrack. This system (which is platform independent) is described step-by-step
in Wilde's approachable style with illuminating case studies, all source codes for which are provided on the accompanying CD-Rom which
readers can use to develop their own audio engines.
As a programmer with experience of developing sound and music software engines for
computer game titles on a multitude of platforms who is also an experienced musician, Martin Wilde is uniquely placed to address individuals
approaching game audio from various levels and areas of expertise. Game audio programmers will learn how to achieve enable even better
audio soundtracks and effects, while musicians who want to capitalise on this shift in roles will gain a greater appreciation of the
technical issues involved, so enhancing their employment prospects. Students of game design can practice these skills by building their
own game audio engines based on the source code provided.
Audience
Aspiring and professional game developers, programmers, audio programmers, game composers and sound designers.
Contents
Introduction; Regarding audio; Overview of game audio APIs; Introduction to interactive game audio; Digital audio services; Interfacing
with MIDI; Case study #1: Extending MIDI file performance; Building a software synth; Case study #2: Improving audio performance; Dynamic
audio behaviour; Giving control to the audio artist; Case study #3: Audio/visual coordination; Future topics; Appendix A: Soundtrack
manager script commands; Appendix B: Game audio resources
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 200 pages, publication date: MAR-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-51941-8
ISBN-10: 0-240-51941-8
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS
|
| Price and Ordering |
Price:
EUR 38.95
USD 51.95
GBP 33
|  |
Books and book related electronic products are priced in US dollars (USD), euro (EUR), and Great Britain Pounds (GBP). USD prices apply to the Americas and Asia Pacific. EUR prices apply in Europe and the Middle East. GBP prices apply to the UK and all other countries.
|
See also information about conditions of sale & ordering procedures, and links to our regional sales offices.
|
036/337
Last update: 5 Sep 2009
|
|
| |
| | |
|
|
| |
Home | Elsevier Sites | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Feedback | Site Map | A Reed Elsevier Company