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EPISODE 30: Richard Lemarchand
Take your seat everyone, class is about to start! This episode I am joined by Richard Lemarchand, professor in the USC Games program at the University of Southern California to discuss his recently released book called A Playful Production Process! We discussed the making of his book, what it was like to work with industry legends, how a new generation of video game makers are tackling game design and much more. Furthermore, we discuss the hero’s journey, how Richard felt watching the Uncharted movie and I get to ask about the essential snacks he is missing out on since he moved to the US.  Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 02:29 - Guest topic: The books by Octavia Butler 08:52 - a playful design process  19:49 - Guest topic: The making of the book  21:52  - How did the design approach of students change over time? 21:56  - How has the perception of game development education changed? 24:48 - Seeing his students find successes on their own  29:00 - The change in perception in video game education 32:50  - The Meadow VR 36:20 - Seeing Uncharted sequels and the Uncharted movie 41:44 - Questioning the Hero’s Journey 47:14 - Quiet moments vs. big showpiece scenes 52:30 - Providing feedback without demoralizing the receiver 56:12 - Snacks Richard can’t get anymore 57:20 - Lessons learned 01:06:58 - Outro   Things mentioned on the show: Kindred by Octavia Butler Parable of the Sower by Ocativa Butler Parable of the Talents by Ocatvia Butler Xenogenesis Series by Octavia Butler Scary Mary Trailer On Writing by Steven King Game Feel by Steve Swink Heirloom by Abby Sherlock and Kathryn Yu The Meadow VR  The Klaxo Radio Hour Martzi’s Homepage The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies   Social Media: Richard Lemarchand Richard Lemarchand on Twitter (@rich_lem) Richard Lemarchand on Instagram (rich_lem) The homepage of A Playful Production Process   YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY on Twitter (@youmeindustry) Dorian on Twitter (@DorianChou) YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY on Instagram (@youmeindustry) Dorian on Instagram (@dorian.chou) YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY on Facebook (youmeindustry) Intro/Outro by FreshMcZone Artwork by Thomas Martin (Instagram: @thomas.martin.martin)
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