Audio Alchemy
Audio Alchemy: Mastering Sound Design with NetherRealm Studios
February 8th, 2025 | 11a-4p
SCD Media Studio
Unlock the secrets of sound design with industry experts!
Join us for an exclusive hands-on workshop led by George Hufnagl and Shaun Gallagher from NetherRealm Studios, the creative force behind Mortal Kombat 1 and Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.
Discover the art and science of sound design through engaging presentations, interactive exercises, and real-world insights from these accomplished professionals. Whether you’re an aspiring sound designer, a game enthusiast, or simply curious about creating immersive audio experiences, this workshop offers invaluable skills and resources to enhance your craft.
How to Register
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Workshop Details
- Date: Thursday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: SCD Media Studio, Siebel Center for Design
- Cost: Free for all Illinois students
Lunch will be provided!
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience recording and designing sound effects using the cutting-edge resources at the SCD Media Studio.
- Insights into the creative process behind the sound design for Mortal Kombat and other major projects.
- Networking opportunities with peers and professionals in sound design, gaming, and related fields.
- Knowledge of how to continue building your skills at the SCD Media Studio for academic and personal projects.
Meet Our Presenters
George Hufnagl and Shaun Gallagher began their collaborative journey in the spring of 2021 at NetherRealm Studios, where they contributed to the successful releases of Mortal Kombat 1 and Mortal Kombat: Onslaught. With a wealth of individual experience, they bring a combined portfolio of work on notable projects such as Rumbleverse, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Extinction, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Marvel’s Avengers, and Battlechef Brigade.
Beyond NetherRealm, George and Shaun have lent their talents to Chicago-based studios like Iron Galaxy, Phosphor Studios, and Jellyvision, as well as completed freelance work with developers worldwide. Their broad portfolio includes creating sound for advertising campaigns (Slim Jim, Cottonelle, Jet’s Pizza), augmented reality experiences, a game show, and building sound effects libraries. They've also made a mark in children's literature, contributing to dozens of books, including Mom’s Gold Choice Award Winner, We Poop on the Potty.
George holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Composition from Western Illinois University and the University of Iowa, with additional studies in sound design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He lives in Skokie, Illinois, with his wife, Madeline, their two daughters, Phoebe and Winnie, and their loud dog, Zooey.
Shaun, a graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a concentration in Audio for Visual Media, resides near Wrigley Field in Chicago. He shares his home with his partner, Caroline, and their rabbit, Winona.
Together, they both like Jet’s Pizza, but do not care for Slim Jim. Ask them privately about their opinions on Cottonelle toilet paper.