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[ashtonmorris]

I wrote a huge thing about getting started and finding work in game audio.

It's the type of article I was looking for when I started lurking on her years ago and I hope it helps someone out here out.

It talks about networking, setting up a site/portfolio, some guidlines, forums, cold calling, and a lot more.

http://www.ashtonmorris.com/freelance-game-audio-finding-work/

 

[zminusone]

Just read this & shared!

Thanks bud!

[Díoltas]

Ok but here's something that none of these articles never cover and I often find myself asking... When do you decide that your work is good enough to warrant being paid for it. For years I was constantly of the mindset that my work wasn't good enough to try to actually SELL and it really held me back. It's only the last year or so I've finally put myself out there (and actually had some people pay for my music!) and it was mostly down to my attitude of "What's the worst that can happen?" "Life's too short," and, my favourite, "Ah sure fuck it" . I would love to see some successful musicians' take on this.

[FelixArifin]

Ok but here's something that none of these articles never cover and I often find myself asking... When do you decide that your work is good enough to warrant being paid for it.

Honestly that's up to you and how comfortable you are in doing so! Even when I first started out, I asked for remuneration, though I made sure that the amount I charged was in line with my skill levels at the time. It's all about being able to set your expectations appropriately, and charging appropriately for the experience you have as well. Ultimately it comes down to personal preference and comfortability.

-Felix

[MereMonkey]

Great article Ashton!