David Lauritsen

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David Lauritsen

David Lauritsen is an audio engineer and sound designer based in Melbourne with experience in music, film, television, and video games. He has taught audio engineering at the undergraduate level and currently works in video game sound design.

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Technology & Engineering, Game Development, Game Engines & Development, Unreal Engine, Lua, Software Engineering & Architecture, Programming Languages & Paradigms, C/C++

4 Courses by David Lauritsen

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Learn Unreal Engine Blueprints - A Beginner's Guide to Visual Game Development

Master Visual Game Development with Unreal Engine Blueprints

Discover how to build interactive games using Unreal Engine's Blueprint system. You'll learn visual programming by creating classic games like Snake and Minesweeper, exploring core concepts such as event handling and data management. No prior coding experience is needed to get started.

Packt | 2026 | 516 min

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Programming for Beginners with Lua and Love2D

Learn Lua Programming and Game Development with Love2D

Get started with programming by creating real games using Lua and Love2D. You'll learn by doing, starting with simple projects and gradually building your skills as you develop more complex games. Each project helps you understand key coding concepts in a practical, engaging way.

Packt | 2025 | 738 min

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Reaper Scripts for Beginners

Automate Your Reaper Workflow with Lua Scripting

Learn how to automate your Reaper workflow using Lua scripting, even if you have no prior coding experience. You'll discover how to set up your scripting environment, write your own scripts, and apply programming concepts to real audio production tasks. By the end, you'll be able to create custom scripts that save time and streamline your projects.

Packt | 2025 | 611 min

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Unreal Engine Audio and Metasounds

Master Unreal Engine 5 MetaSounds for Dynamic, Immersive Game Audio

Explore the power of Unreal Engine 5 audio by learning how to create immersive soundscapes using MetaSounds. You'll build interactive music systems, responsive sound effects, and dynamic audio environments that react to gameplay. Gain practical skills to elevate your game projects with professional-quality audio.

Packt | 2026 | 806 min