Episode 25: Interview with Marc Hawes

The conversation with Marc Hawes covers his journey from teaching music in New York to becoming a voiceover director for video games. It explores the collaborative process of voiceover direction and provides advice for aspiring voiceover artists. The conversation delves into the importance of mentorship for aspiring artists, the differences between acting in film, television, and motion capture, the nuances of voiceover and performance, the experience of motion capture and acting, and the insights into acting and auditioning experience. The conversation delves into the impact of AI in content creation, highlighting its role in game development and creative work. It also explores the evolution of game development and the defining games that have influenced the speakers' careers. The conversation covers early exposure to video games and coding, the influence of childhood gaming experiences, the challenges of game development, and anecdotes related to cancelled games and voiceover work. It provides insights into the impact of early exposure to technology and the complexities of game development, offering a glimpse into the world of video game creation and the challenges faced by developers.TakeawaysVoiceover directionCollaborative voiceover process Mentorship and guidance are crucial for aspiring artists.The differences between film, television, and motion capture acting. AI in creative workImpact of AI on content creation Early exposure to video games and technology can inspire a passion for coding and programming.The process of game development involves various stages and challenges, including tight deadlines and the risk of project cancellations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Marc Hawes00:45 Teaching Music in New York03:08 Theater and Art Collaboration04:01 Voiceover Direction for Video Games05:12 Localization and Performance Direction08:33 Voiceover Process and Collaboration14:38 Voiceover Direction Experience15:47 Journey to Voiceover Career21:25 Advice for Aspiring Voiceover Artists23:12 The Importance of Mentorship25:18 Acting in Film, Television, and Motion Capture27:15 Voiceover and Performance32:07 Motion Capture and Acting Experience39:26 Acting and Auditioning Experience42:39 The Impact of AI in Content Creation59:21 The Evolution of Game Development01:01:17 Early Exposure to Video Games and Coding01:01:49 The Odyssey and Casey's Crazy Chase01:02:19 Cracking the Code and Sending it to Nintendo Power01:04:34 Working at PlayStation and Game Development Challenges01:06:08 Cancelled Games and Game Development Anecdotes01:09:19 Voiceover Work and Game Development Challenges01:13:33 Game Development Anomalies and Conclusion