GDC 2025 Session Viewer
The Voices of 'Senua's Saga: Hellblade II': From Binaural Recording to Creative Manipulation
Daniele Galante (Principal Sound Designer, Ninja Theory)
Location: Room 3018, West Hall
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Audio Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Audio
Format: Lecture
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
In this session, Daniele Galante takes a deep dive into one of its most iconic aspects: the voices and the representation of Senua’s auditory hallucinations. He explores the process of binaural recording and the unique creative and technical challenges it presents compared to conventional recording methods.
Daniele also discusses the creative thought process behind manipulating these voices, how different elements blend together, and how these choices are made to enhance the game’s narrative.
Takeaway
Attendees will gain insight into how to approach binaural recording, how to achieve the best results, and best practices for working with performers to create more engaging recordings. They will also explore different ways to use these recordings and experiment with them.
Intended Audience
This session is intended for sound designers and potentially composers. It is mostly focused on the creative aspect of recording and designing sound, so it can be applied also to films. The talk is accessible to all levels with a basic foundation of sound production.
