Dan Reynolds
@dannthr.bsky.social
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Senior Technical Audio Designer @Epic Games Secretary for @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social Composer/Sound Designer. Hobbyist Animator, Painter, Writer, Game Developer. (He/Him)
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dannthr.bsky.social
Had a cool chat with Max Hayes and James Nixon last night about the challenges with demonstrating skills in technical audio within the game industry.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqPp...
Tech Audio Chat Episode 20 (feat. James Nixon and Max Hayes): Demos
YouTube video by Dan Reynolds Audio
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dannthr.bsky.social
On overnight essays: I wrote a 4 page essay on the first sentence of the first paragraph of Jane Eyre and got an A- on it for my Lit Analysis class having read only the first chapter and a synopsis of the book.
When I say I have a BA in English: Creative Writing, I want you to know my whole meaning!
sahilbajaj.dev
I wrote an essay comparing the parallels between Metropolis and Playdead's INSIDE overnight because I completely forgot I had to submit two essays for my Film Studies class (the other one that I spent more time on was about surveillance). Anywho, the Metropolis essay ended up getting a higher grade.
monkeyminion.com
I wrote a 15 page report on heraldic symbolism in medieval armor and weapon design for my art history class the night before it was due (8am class). Made up 90% of it (only found one book for reference) and got an A. GenAI could fucking never.
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alexgameaudio.bsky.social
youtu.be/CtICKj0oXd4

Some ingame footage. I lead the audio team, shaped the mix, and did most of the sound design in this clip.

- Awesome music from
@troupe.bsky.social and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social
- Add'l sound design from @akashthakkar.com
- Audio tech from www.linkedin.com/in/horaciova...
Alex Johnson SFX Reel 2025 - Hyper Light Breaker Gameplay
YouTube video by Alex Johnson
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dannthr.bsky.social
That was from an era when presidential elections were decided by the tallest hat.
dannthr.bsky.social
Dear authors,

Every time your characters speak, especially when delivering exposition, they should be furthering our understanding of their character and role in the story.

Don't just info dump.

Respectfully,
A reader.
dannthr.bsky.social
What's with pets and collars?

More and more pets seem to be donning collars with tiny little name tags. Our critic offers some possible explanations along with a history of pet collars.
Reposted by Dan Reynolds
gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social
🗣️ See you tonight at 6 PM PT for GADA's Town Hall Stream! Hear about what we do as a nonprofit dedicated to making #GameAudio a more diverse and inclusive industry, and learn how you can support us and our scholars!
Youtube stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-h...
Graphic for GADA Town Hall Meeting - 29 September, 2025 6 PM PST
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blackcatbonifide.bsky.social
Want to learn more about what The Game Audio Diversity Alliance does? Check out the live Town Hall stream in half an hour:) #gameaudio #diversity #accessibility #lgbtqa #poc #bipoc #sounddesign #music #implementation #opportunities #networking #support #community
gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social
🗣️ See you tonight at 6 PM PT for GADA's Town Hall Stream! Hear about what we do as a nonprofit dedicated to making #GameAudio a more diverse and inclusive industry, and learn how you can support us and our scholars!
Youtube stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-h...
Graphic for GADA Town Hall Meeting - 29 September, 2025 6 PM PST
Reposted by Dan Reynolds
hazelmonforton.com
Today is my last day at Blizzard! Working with the World of Warcraft team has been such a fun, positive experience. I can't wait for players to see what we made together. Now I'm looking for my next role in games, full time or contract, indie or AAA. You can check out my portfolio on my website! 🖤
hazelmonforton.com
Hello new followers! I'm Hazel.

🐔 Chicken keeper 🐕 Tripod dog owner 📃 Writer 🎮 Senior Narrative Designer 🍞 Bread baker ⛪️ Amateur medievalist 🌱 Gardener 🧶 Knitter 🎓 PhD in English lit 🦇 ATX

Presently: 💛⚔️ Blizzard
Previously: 💙💫 Bungie 🧡🐀 Arkane

Find my work on my website! www.hazelmonforton.com
Hazel Monforton
www.hazelmonforton.com
dannthr.bsky.social
Is this Maurice Noble?
dannthr.bsky.social
Creativity is not divine. Creativity is not talent.

Creativity is a practice, it is an exercise. If you're not feeling creative, you need to practice creating.

Breaking a writer's block is only achieved by writing through the block!

GenAI doesn't unlock your creativity, it atrophies it.
dannthr.bsky.social
Imagine hiring the best engineers in the industry and then having them reach for the mediocre output of gen AI.

What a way to realize your quality bar is way lower than what you're paying for.

Who needs the best engineers in that scenario?
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blackcatbonifide.bsky.social
Horray! I am psyched to be joined by the fabulous @pengarr.postes.club, @lauraintravia.bsky.social , Kelsey Mira, Annette Walker and @jillianaversa.bsky.social for our panel at #SoundGirls Virtual Conference this December:) tinyurl.com/SoundGirlsVi...

#women #voice #singing #arranging #recording
dannthr.bsky.social
Tonight's stream found us demonstrating techniques for runtime procedural variation in MetaSounds and revisiting the oxbow river formation example with a lighter weight real-time solution that has the same smooth result!

#Unreal #Audio #Variation #MetaSound #MetaData #DoesAustraliaHaveCream #Tea
dannthr.bsky.social
Inside me there are two wolves and they’re named Williams.

Inside me there are two Williams?

#BookHaul #Biography #Williams
Two books, one a biography of composer John Williams the other the biography of animator Richard Williams.
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coveofmadness.bsky.social
I'm receiving my last full unemployment payment this week. I would really love to line up some work!

Open for Spot Illustrations, Portraits, Covers, Designs, and so much more! Personal use and commercial! Please get in contact if you've got a project!

Thanks!

www.coveofmadness.com
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characterdesign.bsky.social
Animation by Matt Williames & Bruce W. Smith* | The Princess and the Frog (2009)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation