Is Overwatch the best sounding shooter ever? || Waveform

[@TheMicahSmithh]

>Marshall asks a question >Gives you set answers >"None of the above"

[@MarshallMcGee]

this made me crack up lol

[@blacxthornE]

Apart from the voices, abilities and guns, which are all unique to characters, if you listen to the footsteps alone you can still tell which character is around the corner or behind you. That's a really admirable accomplishment by the sound team of Overwatch.

[@andershofsten6142]

Each character has special footsteps and a special rhytm to their footsteps.

[@dominictoscano1433]

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[@joethepersonn5332]

TF2 sound effects sound very solid

[@calebward7227]

I actually think the sound design in Titanfall 2 is really cool, stuff like the Kraber and Cold War are really unique

[@TheMikoRobster]

Codename Nike also the Titan weapons sound pretty cool

[@nickwilson3499]

Codename Nike I was able to recognize titanfall because the grunt speaking lol

[@solaris5303]

THEY'RE TRYING TO CORNER US!

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[@MichelSchallenberg]

Wait, am I the only one who needs to decide who to listen to when two people talk? That explains a lot...

[@seeaaadragon8201]

ok, you just blew my mind with the 2 and 3 people example.

[@chardzardinator]

#iZotope #AT2020 Been watching since the first waveform. I'm not good at sound design, but I still find it really interesting to learn about it. Especially in games.

[@AMPISOUND]

#AT2020 I was wondering how it was that you can hear exactly which character is moving around near you. Now I know. So smart!

[@willnorval8567]

Great video. I especially like how in these videos you add mini interviews with other sound designers. #iZotope

[@ReviveHF]

EA DICE already implement this concept since year 2008 until now, with the "Hi-Fi" setting. The "Hi-Fi setting turn up the volume of the most important sounds like dialog, enemy footsteps, 1st person gun fire, while soften up the rest. On the other hand, the "Wartpapes" setting which allows the players experience the real battlefield sounds(which I really enjoy it!), however the downside of "Wartapes" setting is so real that you are overwhelmed by the loudest sounds.

[@carllewis6745]

Great channel. I'm always gutted I find these channels so late!

[@munchie_gov]

thanks for including bf1, i love the sounds in that game!

[@Teflora]

Yesss I found a channel tht analyses sound design in video game! YOU MADE MY DAY!

[@Mrmagor34]

I only ever played the beta for OW but I remember the audio being excellent. Thanks for clarifying. Btw, your BF1 and HS videos are awesome.

[@MAIDELLA]

Thank you for mentioning the Murch essay. I hadn't come across it yet. I appreciate the great content! There's a lot of great audio channels on youtube, but not nearly enough quality channels dealing specifically in the world of Post; especially when it comes to gaming. #iZotope

[@michaelclarke3974]

Never played Overwatch but I've played a lot of Apex Legends and I feel like that team took a lot of inspiration from Overwatch. The sound is extremely informative and you always hear what you need to hear to help you deal with any situation.

[@TheMikirog]

Dynamic sound mixing is pretty much essential for any game. Overwatch guns sound unique, but they aren't punchy at all, which is a shame. If a shooter fails at making the guns sound good, it loses half of its charm. I love when sound designers go nuts into making the stuff you do in a game rewarding.

[@BattousaiHBr]

really? i always feel like reaper and mccree's guns sound are very satisfying. some others, like tracer's, not so much, but i think it's by design (futuristic gun and shit).

[@TheMikirog]

@@BattousaiHBr You're right, those sound the punchiest, but even futuristic guns can be made powerful and punchy. Eliminations in Overwatch just aren't that satisfying unlike in Paladins (big WOOM after each kill) or a killsound and ragdoll physics in Team Fortress 2 (combined with already punchy guns). It's a small thing, but if done right, each kill will feel ever more like an accomplishment.

[@JamesRJKR]

Always love these well produced and researched videos!

[@benatschiiii]

#AT2020 You are probably my favorite Essayist after Every Frame a painting in the KZbin-game right now. Your work is incredibly in-depth, unique and insightful! Can't wait for the next video.

[@GabrielGarcia-bp9hr]

I'm 15 and as an aspiring sound designer to this channel brings me so much freaking joy!!!!

[@MarshallMcGee]

+Gabriel Garcia so happy you like it!!!

[@GabrielGarcia-bp9hr]

Please POST more!! :)

[@gustavomolinagam]

#AT2020 it's really great to find a channel that speaks of sound desing. I've been searching for a long time, and your channel was a great discover! Congratulations and greetings from Argentina!

[@SidecarGames]

This video was fascinating. Sound design is something that I love when done correctly, but I never end up thinking about all the theories that go into it. Not only did this video articulate what made Overwatch successful in designing great sound, it educated me on how they accomplished it. Really informative stuff. Definitely subscribing to see more.

[@MichaelDijkstraX]

It's incredible how informative your content is. I mean, I've never built a game, probably never will. I've very little to do with audio mixing in my daily life, apart from the occasional background track on a video. However, I always try to grab time to watch what you make. It just makes me appreciate games so much more! #AT2020

[@f13rce]

This video was really unique. Started off with a good blast and mindfuck when you combined the three sounds. Keep this coming, I absolutely love it. Reminds me a bit of Mark Brown's Game Maker's Toolkit. Also, thanks for doing the giveaway, let's hope I can score the #AT2020 myself :)

[@sourcerecision]

Fantastically helpful videos Marshall, keep it up!

[@JulianTorres97]

At a competitive level the sound design of overewatch is crucial and is has this all consuming effect where your focus is completely centered on the game. It's an amazing part of the game and I'm glad you gave it a spotlight. #AT2020

[@TheSilver2k]

I seriously thought that the combined game sound question at the beginning was BF1. Very cool vid! Thank you! #AT2020

[@Valkyro]

#iZotope there is a real lack of sound design related videos on youtube which are both informative and entertaining. glad i found you lol

[@SullyTheGuy]

Always love your video essays man, amazing work! #iZotope #AT2020

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[@hakushin_ch]

This was a really informative video. I have never thought about sound this way before. Thanks for the video! #izotope

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[@lizard95]

#AT2020 I've known shooter games that try to step up their levels by designing unique sounds for different guns,but never have I known about the level of detail that goes into sound design had it not been for your video. Very informative!

[@murderkai9986]

Great video as always. Way under rated channel

[@jprobel]

#iZotope This is actually the first video of yours I've watched, and as someone who is currently studying audio engineering it's fascinating to learn more about different implementations of audio that various games have. Awesome video!

[@gabsauvage]

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[@Jdog2360]

Killing it with these videos man! So good!

[@MrDraco3232]

#AT2020 Wonderful video that opened up... well, my ears and got me to really appreciate the fluid noise while playing one of my favorites.

[@MrTinnedPeach]

Awesome video! I just started playing Overwatch recently, and you really hit the nail on the head. #iZotope #AT2020

[@MorriganJade]

This is probably the video that made me think to become an audio designer after having dabbled in audio for some time in both listening (headphones) and recording. Seen how much detail there is inside a videogame's audio is just amazing, no matter how cluttered it all sounds like. At first, before I dabbled in audio-engineering I thought Overwatch (as a spectator, not really paying attention to it) was just a cluttered mess of audio. But after seeing this one, and a few other videos about the details of this game's quality, I came to realize how much it takes. Since I found out audio has become my passion, I was searching for which route I want and then I stumbled upon several channels that had some videos about audio. Including this one.

[@MarshallMcGee]

That’s awesome dude. There is even more fun to be had you just have to start diggin in. So happy you’re joining the dark side!

I love how you squeeze so much information in 8 minutes. #AT2020

[@J.G.E]

#AT2020 this is the BEST series on sound design currently. seriously keep it up

[@sharp5854]

I knew the titan fall and blops 3 one didn't know gears was in it too

[@Mhyung]

I noticed how if you don't have any tanks on either team, you can hear a lot more ambient noise. Neat stuff. #AT2020

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[@__t8794]

Love these waveform videos. Not only is it good content but the video themselves sound great. #iZotope #AT2020

[@quantumpotato]

Tremulous has fantastic sound design, distinct weapon sounds, jumping sounds, enemy being wounded sounds, clanks of grenades, aliens springing off walls, so much of the game is about listening & forming a mental image from the sounds. My channel has a few vids of the game

[@cram5375]

#Izotope It's perfect time to say Waveform is one of my favorite content about Game Audio (with BCAIGA). Keep up your good work !

[@DOOMSKYE666]

#izotope #at2020 Its c00l how you mix sound design with video games, i usually only watch music production vids. Subbed.

[@akotro]

#AT2020 Love this video Marshal! I feel like sound design is one of the most important aspects of games, but also one of the most overlooked.

[@InevitableTruth247]

So that's why when I hold still, Numbani and hanamura sounds like New York fucking city during rush hour

[@drummin7jeff]

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[@kellywilliams6740]

Thanks! I'll be paying more attention to sound in games now! #AT2020

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#iZotope #AT2020 i love what you are doing. dont stop, teach us

[@IndieArcade]

#AT2020 #iZotope I just found out about this channel and I gotta say, the production value is incredible for such a small channel. I'll definitely stick around, your content sounds like something I'll enjoy :D

[@KenKhu]

This is very interesting because I hardly knew that there was so much thought into the sounds for the gameplay. #AT2020

[@KodiakTheBear9]

#iZotope #AT2020 keep up the great content man! Your videos are incredibly engaging and while I know little about the field, I always come away feeling like I learned something!

[@Sneakly2Shoes]

That #AT2020 would be so useful! Love the video

[@CJayyDHD]

Great Video! Glad to see a channel on sound design! #AT2020

[@gorillachief]

#AT2020 Dude, I just started a music and sound production course a few months ago and already recommended your videos to my tutor; they're fantastic. Keep up the great work!

[@LaurensDowlingLane]

Great video as usual, I learnt a ton from your Upsound stream and can't wait to see more. Would love to see an episode on Foley and how you mix together odd sounds to create something unheard. #iZotope would be fantastic as I'm mastering all my songs with seperate plugins currently :)

[@TheMicahSmithh]

#AT2020 You inspire me to be a better sound designer.

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[@FiYSerg]

#AT2020 great video my dude, the waveform series has been excellent so far

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[@grantwardo]

Hey man, thanks for uploading this! I've been interested in sound design for quite awhile now, and this video gets me excited to delve deeper into it. I never stopped to think about it, but you're right... Overwatch is definitely one of the most recognizable games out there. It's easy to forget how important audio is within a media production. Can't wait to learn more about it! #iZotope Just subscribed and checking out the rest of your videos!

[@Cloudjump3r]

#AT2020 great video man! Thanks for putting this out. Cheers!

[@devinmcguinness4713]

great video. really got me interested in sound design.

[@icebox582]

#AT2020 Love the video as usual, man. I did feel like I was lacking some cool things at points though. I got the basic idea of what you were trying to say all the time, but that wasn't really followed up with examples. Like, how does the sound change between different teams? What does overwatch sound like in comparison to something like Titanfall? What does the dynamic mixing sound like? As a person who doesn't play overwatch I felt like I wanted more from the video. That being said though, the example you gave with the splicing of three different games was perfect. Keep up the good work.

[@ThatNormalBunny]

Erm as of June 2017 I think something has happened to their sound engine or something because all I hear is the gun fire I don't hear footsteps behind me more than me firing as D.va

[@Stormy566]

I would love the #AT2020 . Keep up the amazing videos

[@dgleesonable]

Great Video. I was never aware Overwatch had gone to that level of detail, the results are stunning. Such a polished product. #AT2020

[@TisforAWESOME]

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[@ajramos26]

#AT2020 I had no idea this much though and work when into the sound. That's pretty impressive.

[@nukelacity]

#iZotope #AT2020 This was cool to watch considering I haven't had the chance to play Overwatch for myself. Interesting video!

[@Kerimo007]

#iZotope #AT2020 Hey man, found your channel through a Facebook group and, being an Audio student, these vids are really informative and great for learning about various kinds of Audio-related sound projects. Especially so now that I'm going into Game Design next year. So thank you for that, keep up the great content, looking forward to each one of your future uploads :)

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#AT2020 I watch a lot of stuff about game design, so it's interesting to see a channel dedicated to videogame sound design.

[@TheSkeletongamer24]

#AT2020 First time viewer and already love what you do I think people overlook sound and I am glad you get bring in the light.

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[@georgio2003]

#AT2020 Just discovered this channel, and I really love this video. I never knew sound mixing worked like that for video games, and it's incredibly interesting.

[@besknighter]

Awesome video, Marshall! Could please link the Overwatch talk you used in this video? I'd like to watch it. Thanks! #AT2020

[@megantoon1444]

Very informative, thanks Marshall! #iZotope

[@rambammamajam]

#AT2020 Had no idea how complex Overwatch's sound was. Definitely subbed

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New to your channel but love it as I'm doing film production at Uni and the breakdown of sound if great help. #AT2020 would be great for film voice overs!

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Maplestory sound effects sounds tutorial?

[@jackd4856]

BF3 has some of the best sound design ever

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[@enaqtim]

Great video! More examples describing each of your points would have been helpful.

[@toxicnoob_ty]

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[@YukonAppleGeek]

#AT2020 Great video, love the amount of detail that you put in.

[@mattb1826]

Great analysis of game sounds and Overwatch is truly a great game! #iZotope

[@Czarewich]

#iZotope #AT2020 by the way, this was an incredible video. I didn't even know this was a thing in game design! This will definitely impact future games I work on.

[@MariGTV]

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[@PaTcHiZzEl]

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