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Santa DAWS 🔊 (Aaron Richards)
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Audio Designer/Data Engineer/Dad in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | Lover of games, music, film & skating.

Edinburgh Game Audio Meet-up host | h/h | aaronrichardsaudio.com
Got my Favourite First Watches of 2024 list together. Managed 110 movies this year!

I think the only 5* I gave was to Mulholland Drive - after that, just a lot 4*s and other stuff I enjoyed for one thing or another 🙂

#letterboxd
December 30, 2024 at 1:14 PM
The amount of AI promotional advertisements I’m seeing these days is getting irritating. Nothing new to say as such, and it’s targeted advertising to a degree, but it’s the absolute drivel that is being wheeled out that is a total wind-up.

I’m no expert. Still. Ahhhhhhhh
December 20, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Pleased to share that I’ve obtained my ‘Professional Data Engineer’ certification from Google Cloud!

I’ve been quiet in the audio world since around July, pivoting to focus on this, so I’m pleased it’s done!

Back to audio works soon, I think :)
December 19, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Staff night out this week. Convincing my English colleagues that this is the tunes set for the evening

open.spotify.com/track/4Avurg...
A Guid Scotch Night
Andy Stewart, Jimmy Blue · The Scottish Collection · Song · 2008
open.spotify.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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One of our amazing #gameaudio community members has a made a map of audio meet ups across the globe. Check below!

www.google.com/mymaps/viewe...
World Game Audio Groups – Google My Maps
Game Audio Groups of the World
www.google.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:54 AM
I’ve been studying for an upcoming Data Engineer exam. It’s been a long journey but I’m laughing because I’m rehearsing mock exams, and when I get answers right I say “fucking hell” to myself, as if I’m surprised that my revision is paying off
November 21, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Finished a re-watch of Park Chan-Wook’s ‘Decision to Leave’ and already looking forward to watching it again soon.

I also watched the VFX reel in its extras, really cool to see some of the work go in! :)

youtu.be/isa03pMTfKQ?...
Decision to Leave - VFX
YouTube video by Tyler Durden
youtu.be
November 19, 2024 at 10:52 PM
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🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

If you want to work at a dynamic, member-led trade union, we're looking for a new Senior Organiser at the IWGB.

Applications close TOMORROW AT 5PM, so apply now if you’re interested!

iwgb.org.uk/en/post/seni...
Senior Organiser
We are excited to be hiring a Senior Organiser at the IWGB. We encourage applications from anyone who has experience of workplace organising and campaigning. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great B...
iwgb.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Tonight, Jimmy Eat World are back in Glasgow for their first (non-festival) show in 8 years.

Last time, they were playing the very same day Trump got elected….
November 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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Beat Takeshi tap dancing timeline cleanse.
November 6, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Just picked up Call of Duty (Warzone) for the first time in 13 years. God damn there’s a lot going on wtf
November 4, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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Silent Hill 2 Remake. Wow!
November 2, 2024 at 5:50 PM
I’ve been unplugging from socials as of late, maybe I’ll post here more often!

Had a lot of life milestones lately (30th birthdays, daughter birthday, move from nursery to school) so I’ve been pretty busy with good stuff.

Also on a course for my Data Engineer stuff which is defo keeping me busy!
October 17, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Oh. I wanted to share this for fellow Horror/Sci-fi fans:

It’s a short called FROM BEYOND (not tied to the movie of the same name), a look at the beginnings of an alien invasion(?).

Looks gorgeous, sounds wonderful. Love this!!

vimeo.com/879750659
“FROM.BEYOND” (short film, 13 min)
«FROM.BEYOND» is an experimental short film consisting of different perspectives, referencing genres like science fiction, horror and found footage.…
vimeo.com
June 18, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Hi hi #gameaudio
We’re back at it this weekend in Edinburgh for our little get-together! Hopefully the sun might even make an appearance. 🌞

You can search the event on Eventbrite if you’d like to register interest!
June 18, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Chose violence this week 💅

Life feels a little different after watching Martyrs (2008). A brilliant movie that you can’t recommend to most people
June 6, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Hello hello #gameaudio 🔊
The Edinburgh game audio meet-up has returned!

We’re set for June 22nd at our usual time, and we’re back to BrewDog after a short departure!

Open to all identities, backgrounds and levels as per,

Sign-up link is here 🌝

www.eventbrite.com/e/edinburgh-...
June 5, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Pleased to have been nominated as part of the ‘Rising Star’ category from the folks over at Airwiggles!

Everyone on this list deserves to be recognised for their talent and contribution to the audio community.

Nice little boost to receive while on my break 🙂

#gameaudio #sounddesign
May 24, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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The new #CRT7 demo is live! Decypher strange computers, unravel modified tape players, and unlock impossible doors. Point & click your way around a huge variety of puzzles in a mysterious basement!

Shares and wishlists appreciated to get to the next milestone 🧡

#Puzzle #IndieDev
CRT7 Demo - Out 3rd August - Wishlist now!
CRT7 is an experimental music-puzzle game. Place pentominoes, play music, generate power, repeat. The more you play, the more strange devices you unlock, allowing you to solve escape-room style puzzles to explore further. What secrets are hiding in the dark? Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2096780/CRT7/
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May 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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Sharing this again because I can!

For any of you ambient music types out there.

thecabinetnoir.bandcamp.com/album/medita...
Meditation in Concrete, by The Cabinet Noir
5 track album
thecabinetnoir.bandcamp.com
May 23, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Big fan of this idea. 🍗🍻
May 10, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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The community has decided...

welcome to ⭐ PLAYAPALOOZA ⭐

We are running our first-ever play party! Come along to show off and play the latest games, projects and interactive art from the community

May 31st / 18:30 / 3 Sessions Street

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playapaloo...
⭐ playapalooza ⭐
Come along to see OR to show off your latest games, projects and works in progress at our game industry play party!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 7, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Session: Skate Sim has now been Platinumed 🏆 Not sure what to do with myself now 🤔
May 3, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Hey folks, hope we’re all dandy!

I’ve now wrapped my part on a recent audio project (woo!), so after a few months of being ‘constantly on’, I’m pleased to have some breathing space in my evenings, for a while 🙂

Taking a short break. Treated myself to a new deck - how gorgeous is this graphic?
April 29, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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April 16, 2024 at 9:50 PM