9th Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology

University of the Philippines ,Diliman

Senior Producer, FunGuy Studio

Multimedia Head, Level Up! Inc.

Web Manager, Hinge Inquirer

Blogger, Codamon.com

Kevin Constantine A. Codamon

Local Game Development Studio that specializes in:

- Online Worlds- Facebook Game Development- iOS and Android Development- Member, Game Developers Association of the Philippines

a non-stock non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the game development industry in the Philippines.

It is composed of game development studios in the country, both foreign and local

The GDAP also has strong ties to the government, technology suppliers, education sector and the international community of game developers via the International Game Developers Association.

REVENUES: $14.7B

REVENUES: $74B

-Southeast asia Regional market revenue to rise from $405.7 million in 2010 to $833.7 million by 2014 - Niko Partners

-Global Game Industry worth USD74 Billion 2011 and Projected USD115Billion by 2015 by Gartner Inc.

-Philippines is currently at .1% market share from the global game market, GDAP is aiming to reach at least 2% of that by the end of 2012.

- Mobile and tablets are booming that's why most companies are seeing this as the platform of choice when developing games

-Game programmers and artists: Employed about 1,200 by the end of 2010, mostly game programmers and artists, 1600 by the end of 2011

Game titles undergo several stages during development. Of these Preproduction, production, and testing show the greatest viability for outsourcing.

These stages cover processes/tasks such as artwork development, animation, music scoring, motion capture, and programming.

Responsible for:

- in-game 2D graphics

- Conceptual Work

- Character Design

- Storyboarding

- UI Design

- Textures

- Level Design

Skills:

- illustration skills in traditional media and Photoshop and Illustrator

- Strong communication skills

Responsible for:

- in-game 3D graphics

- 3D Modeling (Character, Environmental, Technical)

- Animation

- Level Design

Skills:

- knowledge of design basics (relief, lighting, composition, perspective, colors)

- Knowledge of 3DS MAX, Blender, Maya

Responsible for:

- Game programming and scripting

- Develop, maintain, and optimize game systems

- Working with game engines

Skills:

- Java, Javascript,Xcode, C/C++/C#, Objective C, OOP methods, Action Script 2.0 and 3.0

Knowledge of 3D Math and modeling concept, Direct 3D / OpenGL

- Knowledge of game engines (Unreal, Unity 3d, Source etc)

Responsible for:

- Technical QA

- Bug checking and reporting

- Gameplay check

- Game works correctly and according to specs

Skills:

- Passion for gaming

- Patient

- Attention to Detail

- Enduring

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Responsible for:

- Game Soundtrack

- Sound Effects

- Ambient sounds

- Character Voices

- Voiced Instructions

Skills:

- Excellent Communication skills

- Sense of fun and imagination

- Skill in audio composition and recording, aural skills including sense of timing

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Responsible for:

- Gameplay Design

- Structure and Mechanics

- Narrative

- Create, maintain and Game Design Document

Skills:

- Passion for gaming

- Intimately familiar with a vast assortment of games and platforms

- Math Skills a plus

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- Based on your job preference, showcase your relevant skills and portfolio

- Be prepared and be ready to ask questions

- For Developers, knowledge of the tools of the trade is a BIG plus, Working DEMO is a MAJOR plus

- Know your games, Be passionate

JOIN US!!!