Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | Arranging Music [Audio] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded July 2023 | Updated October 2024, 17 hours ago.
The Smash Bros. series features an incredible array of arrangements from other games' soundtracks. Today, I'll explain some of the things we had to keep in mind while arranging tracks.
Each song needs to be identifiable, yet have its own appeal as well.
The Smash Bros. series features an incredible array of arrangements from other games' soundtracks. Today, I'll explain some of the things we had to keep in mind while arranging tracks.
Each song needs to be identifiable, yet have its own appeal as well.
![Arranging Music [Audio]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qahwb7_67f0/hqdefault.jpg "Arranging Music [Audio]
The Smash Bros. series features an incredible array of arrangements from other games soundtracks. Today, Ill explain some of the things we had to keep in mind while arranging tracks.
Each song needs to be identifiable, yet have its own appeal as well.")
![Odds and Ends of Supervising: Sora Edition [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qqjXBzWX3_A/hqdefault.jpg "Odds and Ends of Supervising: Sora Edition [Graphics]
When polishing a game, I give each and every detail a thorough check—and today, Id like to introduce a small part of my supervision feedback from the development of Sora.
By the way, this is the final video in the Graphics category, and the last time on this channel Ill be discussing my role as a supervisor.
https://youtu.be/s08NT-TVCvU
https://youtu.be/wKQ2v9kno9I")
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This final video belongs to the Work Ethic category, in which Ive shared my thoughts on how you can best approach your professional life.
And with that...this channels planned content is now complete!
I hope youll join me in the near future for the special finale episode. Thank you all so much for watching!")
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It can take a lot of work to change something for the better—and today, Id like to show you an example of how true that can be.")
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Effects lack physical presence and are regulated by time, so their density is extremely important!
This principle is true for graphics in general, but today, Ill be discussing the sense of scale for unique effects.")
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Most games with gravity have ledges that you can fall off. Today Ill be talking about a number of ways behavior is handled at such ledges.")
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Assigning attack collision to an animation as-is doesnt often work out too well. While this task is generally handled by game designers, Ive focused this video toward animators, too.")
![Supervising Art Through Retouches [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s08NT-TVCvU/hqdefault.jpg "Supervising Art Through Retouches [Graphics]
For game directors, the ability to convey their vision clearly to team members is an absolute must.
Today, Ill be introducing a practical method I like to use when supervising the creation of graphical assets.")
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Given how large dev teams tend to be, what do you do when multiple members make changes to a file at the same time? I used to wonder about that myself, so allow me to explain.")
![Say It, and It Might Come True [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sbEFYooj0Y8/hqdefault.jpg "Say It, and It Might Come True [Work Ethic]
The idea that words have power has merit—the things you say and how you say them can change the way you experience the world around you!")
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Officially, my credit in Meteos is listed as game design. My goal was to create a puzzle game with risk and reward in mind.
At the time, I put together an animated proposal to help explain the concept, and Ill share it with you today in this video!")
