Our first Epic Fireside Chat will be all about music in gaming on 11/21 at 3PM ET!
Event Info: A special, live event where we bring in Epic developer guests for a cozy fireside chat about their journeys, experiences, and to answer questions you have for them relating to their backgrounds, skills, and experiences! This event will be held on our official Fortnite Create Discord, in the #epic-fireside-chat stage channel – where you can chat along with the conversation!
We’re grabbing some warm coffee, starting up the fire, and having a chat with Harmonix Epic developers on November 21st at 3PM ET.
Have questions around how music can enhance immersion in your experiences? Wondering how to best use music to evoke emotional impact in your players? Curious to hear how to motivate players through music? The team would love to share this and more!
Submit your questions for our guest in the thread below!
Our guests include:
Helen McWilliams | Director: Meet Helen McWilliams, the Creative Director leading the Harmonix team at Epic. With an impressive 20-year journey in the world of music games, Helen has directly contributed to many successful titles, including the iconic Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Dance Central franchises. Beyond her passion for gaming, Helen enjoys the simple pleasures of life, such as camper vans and savoring delicious meals.
Arthur Inasi | Senior Audio Designer: Arthur Inasi is a multi-talented creative professional deeply immersed in the realms of gaming, music production, voice acting, motion capture, design, sound, and game composition. With over 16 years of industry experience, Arthur brings a wealth of expertise to every project. His driving ambition is to craft captivating and entertaining content through collaboration, all while maintaining a strong focus on the people who make it happen.
Jamie Billings | Associate Audio Designer: Jamie Billings is a versatile sound designer, composer, and music producer, boasting a background in media and music technology. Her impressive portfolio includes contributions to renowned titles like Rock Band 4, Fuser, and Fortnite. Jamie is not just a creative powerhouse but also a passionate advocate for music education, having shared her knowledge as an AVID Pro Tools Certified Instructor and lecturer on sound design and music production at Tunecore, NYU, and beyond. Beyond her work, she finds joy in the art of music, with a love for guitar, flute, synths, as well as a soft spot for animals and gardening.
Join the team for our Epic Fireside Chat on November 21st at 3PM. See you there!
*If you’re interested in being one of our special guests to share your journey and best practices, feel free to reach out to @Flak via DM.