Sarah McRuvie


Audio Designer

Portfolio

Funkadelic (Global Game Jam 2023)
Rhythm Game in 48hours

Credits: Sound Design/Music Implementation in FMODTEAM: Sarah McRuvie, Xavier Velastin, Eva Pelko, Mario Fukuoka, Josh McQueen and Madison Tobal


Sunshine Days UA Advert (Netspeak Games)

Credits: Music/Sound Design


Rise (Animated Short)
‘Best Animation’ at the RTS East Student Television Awards 2023

Credits: Sound Design/SFX/Foley/Dialogue/Music/Voice ActingPRODUCTION COMPANY: Bhavesh Raghupat, Paulina Zochowska, Rebecca Johnson


Ideas

Here are some short sound design explorations and ideas.

About

Sarah is an audio professional working as a Jr. Audio Designer at Team Junkfish. Sarah has an MSc in Sound and Music for Film and Games from the University of Hertfordshire (Distinction), an undergraduate degree in Music Technology from The University of Edinburgh, and a PGCE from UCL Institute of Education in music teaching. Sarah has an extensive background in teaching music technology, particularly in DAW production. Sarah is a talented individual who creates high-quality audio assets to enhance game narrative, player experience and immersion. Sarah is part of the BAFTA Connect programme and loves meeting new people in the industry and developing new skills.


Skills:
Reaper/Logic Pro X
UE Metasounds/Wwise 101/FMOD
UE 5/Unity
Field Recording

Talks/Panels:
Scottish Games Week Industry Conference 2023 Immersive Soundscapes: The Art and Science of Game Audio
Airwiggles Online Conference AirCon24: Junior Audio Designer Panel


Some of my Favourite Games:
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
Returnal
Baldur’s Gate 3
Stardew Valley
Hollow Knight
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Celeste
Horizon Forbidden West
Outer Wilds



Mandala Sounds is an interactive music therapy app. It is based on the four elements: earth, water, fire and air and is a space where you can go to relax and meditate. This project involved: 2D/3D audio implementation, including foley footstep system, non-linear composition, dialogue and mixer snapshots, and field recording.

Recording

I have the essential tools to capture the sounds you need.

  • Zoom H5 & Windshield

  • Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Mic Capsule & Windshield

  • Lewitt LCT 040 Match Pair & Stereo Bar

  • LOM Geofon

  • Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro headphones

Contact

If you want to chat audio, need me for a professional project or have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch. Email me at [email protected].