This demo reel showcases my work on a class project titled "The Blacksmith." In creating these scenes, I focused heavily on each environment to craft immersive soundscapes. I started with ADR, incorporating a deeper vocal tone and adding pitch shifting to widen the sound for a more dynamic effect.
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For the scene where the main character is surrounded by floating crystals, I recorded a spoon dropped on a concrete floor, which I reversed to produce a whooshing sound for the first crystal. I also used a leather jacket to mimic the Foley of the character twirling a ring.
As the character stands up, I added a stinger to evoke an eerie mood, along with wind blowing through cracks, crow calls, debris, and wood creaks to enhance the atmosphere.
For gameplay sounds, I employed similar techniques with ADR, recording myself walking on concrete and using jiggled keys to simulate the character’s tool belt. I synchronized these sounds to match the in-game actions. Additionally, I spent time time-stretching and processing weapon sounds from various sources to create impactful effects.
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Overall, "The Blacksmith" aims to provide an engaging experience for players worldwide. I, Nico Valdivia, am proud to present my demo reel featuring my contributions to this immersive project.
I had the privilege of working on a short Minecraft animation for Chase Creatives LLC. I spotted and created all of the sound effects for this short project, and also implemented and mixed the audio for the short animation.
I loved creating the audio for this project from throwing pans and letting them spin to make a dramatic build for a massive synthesized explosion that I used from Logic pro's Alchemy, I used an inflated rubber stress ball drenched in water to create slime movement.
As the climax of the explosion came I poured sand on concrete to get a debris particle falling. Field recording played a huge factor in this work of art I present to you:
"Creep Grief".
In August 2021, I joined Quantum Games as the Lead Sound Effects Designer for their upcoming 2D fantasy adventure, Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vnguardia. This exciting project combines immersive sound design with innovative gameplay, and I’ve been expanding my field recordings to bring this magical world to life.
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Discover more about Quantum Games and their incredible projects by visiting www.teamquantumgames.com. Be sure to check out the demo and experience a glimpse of the enchanting soundscape I’ve helped create:
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Play the demo here: Clarity Demo
