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What is Gaming?

While the term gaming relates to game (any of a number of structured activities), it usually implies participation in particular kinds of games.

As used in the gamer subculture, the term can refer to participation in activities such as:

* Role-playing game, in which players assume fictional roles

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What are the Career Paths in Gaming?

This path leads to:

Typical roles: Multi-Media Artists and Animators, Producers, Computer Programmers, Industrial Production Managers, General and Operations Managers, Sales Managers, Aerospace Engineers, Graphic Designers, Chief Executives, Marketing Managers

Typical tasks:

  • Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
  • Create and install special effects as required by the script, mixing chemicals and fabricating needed parts from wood, metal, plaster, and clay.
  • Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking.
  • Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  • Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, and statistical studies.
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
  • Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
  • Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.

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  • game
  • games
  • game development
  • video game
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