Animators earned more. Sound designers Sound designers compose the music and sound in a game. Without them, creaky doors, squealing tires, and roaring dinosaurs would be silent. And their musical compositions intensify the player s experiences. Sound draws players in and makes games more real.
Sound designers work closely with the game designers.
Game designers describe the mood they want, often citing movie scores or popular musicians. The sound designer uses these analogies to discover what the designer wants. Video game music should mesh with setting and plot. He uses musical techniques to evoke emotions. For Stephen Rippy, music director at Ensemble Studios in Dallas, composing appropriate music begins with research.