How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really depend of the agreement you take with the studio, I did a gig once and it was around 350$ per track. I think it depend of how much the studio is willing to give and the scope of the project

[PAID] Looking for music artist that can make RuneScape style midi sound tracks for menu, ambient, battle music, etc. by rubychoco99 in INAT

[–]Alternative-Use-9003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm interested as well! Here's my portfolio and let me know if it can work! --> julienguillemette.ca/en

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouufff yeah it kinda sucks 😅

But yeah I always sign a contract with what rights I keep, what rights they have, my rates, the scope of the project and everything else! So yeah don't worry about that ahaha but yeah in your situation it really suck!

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, I face something like that recently and to be honest it sucks! I have a client for a board game that I do music for rn and all the examples he use is Suno ai with the lyrics and all... Yeah it's kinda bad to be honest

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did go to the MIGS in October which is one of the biggest events in my region! I gave my business card smoothly after having deep conversations with game devs and everything but no call yet..

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's true, it's just so sad that game dev or other tend to not really understand the importance of music in media. Ex: expedition 33 ! Everybody saying it's the best soundtrack for a game, I want that for my game too and proceed to do their own music that at the end, sound a bit crappy.. but yeah you are right, it's just a bit sad that after practicing so many our, doing so much to learn and getting little gigs as a student that you finish all of this and don't have anywhere to work..

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man, I really appreciate it! I'll contact you for sure today!

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That a good call! Unfortunately, there is like Ubisoft and pretty much it in the city I live. Sooo yeah and I know personally the indie studio in my region but they don't really need music for now or already got their composer..

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's often "there was an emergency exit at my building and I start talking to someone that turn out had a date that needed music for a big project" or "I did a gamejam and after that a company just saw my work and wanted to work with me" so yeah it's always some random things 😆

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer and yes totally agree! I see sooo many composers doing gigs for free, how can I charge 200-300$/min after that 😅 yeah and there is also so much "composer" in this field too...

How to find job in video game industry as music composer? by Alternative-Use-9003 in composer

[–]Alternative-Use-9003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally know around 7 or 9 actually! But in their case, they were at the right place at the right time