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1. AudioAudio::The Final Frontier of Mobile GamesThe Final Frontier of Mobile Games
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11. First Film - Black & White, silentFirst Film - Black & White, silent

12. First Animation - Black & White, silentFirst Animation - Black & White, silent
First Film - Black & White, silentFirst Film - Black & White, silent

13. First Game - Black & White with 3First Game - Black & White with 3
beepsbeeps
First Animation - Black & White, silentFirst Animation - Black & White, silent
First Film - Black & White, silentFirst Film - Black & White, silent

14. trying to emulate realitytrying to emulate reality

19. emulate pop cultureemulate pop culture
& generate emotions& generate emotions

20. 1997------------> 2003---------------> 20091997------------> 2003---------------> 2009

21. 1997------------> 2003---------------> 20091997------------> 2003---------------> 2009
graphics quality increasedgraphics quality increased

22. 1997------------> 2003---------------> 20091997------------> 2003---------------> 2009
graphics quality increasedgraphics quality increased
audio went backwards! all the way to 1983audio went backwards! all the way to 1983

26. 4 Kilobytes!4 Kilobytes!

28. Even Closer..Even Closer..
Touching SoundTouching Sound

29. Even Closer..Even Closer..
Touching Sound!Touching Sound!

30. Even Closer..Even Closer..
Touching Sound!Touching Sound!
accomplishmentaccomplishment
sense of controlsense of control
human voicehuman voice

31. Never Forget where all of this startedNever Forget where all of this started
Real money became virtualReal money became virtual

32. Never Forget where all of this startedNever Forget where all of this started
Real money became virtualReal money became virtual
Sound changes it from a loss to aSound changes it from a loss to a
gaingain

33. Never Forget where all of this startedNever Forget where all of this started
Real money became virtualReal money became virtual
Sound changes it from a loss to aSound changes it from a loss to a
gaingain
Losing a quarter just got fun.Losing a quarter just got fun.

35. Dialogue: The missing link in mobile gamesDialogue: The missing link in mobile games

36. Dialogue: The missing link in mobile gamesDialogue: The missing link in mobile games

37. Dialogue: The missing link in mobile gamesDialogue: The missing link in mobile games
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38. Dialogue: The missing link in mobile gamesDialogue: The missing link in mobile games

39. Dialogue: The missing link in mobile gamesDialogue: The missing link in mobile games
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H.264 decompressor
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41. *Visuals are*Visuals are
LimitedLimited

42. *Visuals are Limited (still waiting for*Visuals are Limited (still waiting for
holograms:)holograms:)

43. *Audio is Boundless &*Audio is Boundless &
SubliminalSubliminal
*Visuals are Limited (still waiting for*Visuals are Limited (still waiting for
holograms:)holograms:)

44. *Visuals are Limited (still waiting for*Visuals are Limited (still waiting for
holograms:)holograms:)
*Use the Human Voice*Use the Human Voice
*Audio is Boundless &*Audio is Boundless &
SubliminalSubliminal

45. iPhone Dev TipsiPhone Dev Tips
Total app size limit is 2 GB overallTotal app size limit is 2 GB overall
Use AAC format for background ambience and music (ifUse AAC format for background ambience and music (if
possible)possible)
Use AIFF format (CAF) for quick events and UIUse AIFF format (CAF) for quick events and UI
Use audio to enhance IAP offerings:Use audio to enhance IAP offerings:
Total app size limit is 50MB (over cellular networks)Total app size limit is 50MB (over cellular networks)
AudioAudio

46. Android Dev TipsAndroid Dev Tips
AudioAudio
OGG format natively supported on Android devicesOGG format natively supported on Android devices
OGG superior to MP3 in audio quality, file size and loopingOGG superior to MP3 in audio quality, file size and looping
WAV and MP3 have proven to be problematic in AndroidWAV and MP3 have proven to be problematic in Android
Content music be tested on a wide range of handsets - (but the emulator helps)Content music be tested on a wide range of handsets - (but the emulator helps)

47. DIY TipsDIY Tips
Use professional headphones!Use professional headphones!
Sony MDR 7506 are greatSony MDR 7506 are great
Flat frequency response and inexpensiveFlat frequency response and inexpensive

48. DIY TipsDIY Tips
open headphone and lay them on desk!open headphone and lay them on desk!
useuse http://rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/http://rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/ to monitor on ideviceto monitor on idevice

49. Future Trends?Future Trends?
WishlistWishlist
Soundtracks sold as separate downloadSoundtracks sold as separate download
In game music IAP (user can sample beforeIn game music IAP (user can sample before
buying)buying)
Use voice to engage player and showcase virtual goodsUse voice to engage player and showcase virtual goods

50. QuickTime™ and a
H.264 decompressor
are needed to see this picture.

51. QuickTime™ and a
H.264 decompressor
are needed to see this picture.

52. QuickTime™ and a
Sorenson Video 3 decompressor
are needed to see this picture.

53. AudioAudio::The Final Frontier of Mobile GamesThe Final Frontier of Mobile Games
Ben LongBen Long
Music & Sound DesignMusic & Sound Design
Thank You!Thank You!
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