Get tips from Adam Boyne, University of Hull graduate and co-founder of game development company BetaJester, on starting out in the competitive video game industry and how to turn your passion for gaming into a career.
In this video, you'll get a good overview of the UK's video game industry and ways you can position yourself to land an entry-level role or start your own gaming venture.
Find out why it's so important to make your own games and get involved with game jams. You'll also hear about how securing work experience can be as competitive as going for permanent roles, but that transferable skills can still help you stand out to employers.
Discover how to build up a gaming portfolio that demonstrates your passion and talent for the craft, one that will really impress the game studio you'd like to work for.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Entering the UK video games industry
2:20 - The benefits of work experience
3:01 - Building a video game portfolio of work/ideas
3:16 - Developing your technical ability
5:18 - Transferable skills to get into video gaming
This Prospects video was made by Elerby Studios - www.elerbystudios.co.uk
With special thanks to BetaJester - www.betajester.co.uk
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