I am a composer specializing in music for film, games, and media. I have a diverse background, having trained musicians who play piano, cello, flute, and more. Skilled in adaptive scoring, I create immersive soundscapes that enhance narratives and emotional depth in projects.…

Yan Deng

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I am a composer specializing in music for film, games, and media. I have a diverse background, having trained musicians who play piano, cello, flute, and more. Skilled in adaptive scoring, I create immersive soundscapes that enhance narratives and emotional depth in projects.…

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I am a composer specializing in music for film, games, and media. I have a diverse background, having trained musicians who play piano, cello, flute, and more. Skilled in adaptive scoring, I create immersive soundscapes that enhance narratives and emotional depth in projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Composer & Sound Designer at Rogue Realms Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led the music composition and sound design for the rogue-like card game 'Prevalix.' Collaborated with developers to integrate FMOD-driven interactive music.
Composer at Double Exposure Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Completed hybrid score for short film 'Final Text' (Dir. Emma Muffler). Partnered at Indiana University’s Double Exposure project.
Composer at USC Film Collaboration
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote original soundtracks for short film with Director, Dr. Chelsea Wu.
Graduate Student Thesis Collaborator at USC
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated on experimental sound pieces for thesis projects.
Lead Composer & Sound Designer at Rogue Realms Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led composition and sound design for various projects in collaboration with the creative team, ensuring a cohesive audio experience in games.
Composer at Double Exposure Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as part of a team to score music for the film 'Text Time' (Dir. Emma Muffler). This project was featured in Indiana University's Double Exposure Project.
Music Supervisor at USC Film Collaboration
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote original soundtracks for short films, collaborating with directors to fulfill their artistic vision and enhance storytelling.

Education

BA in Music Composition at University of Rochester
August 25, 2019 - November 20, 2023
MM in Music Scoring for Film and Media at Indiana University Bloomington
August 25, 2024 - May 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE608 命の流れ (Flow of Life)
    This is a rescore to the documentary.…
    uniE608 Colossus
    This is a trailer music for Spitfire Audio. I'm using a synth-heavy phonk style approach on this piece. Hope you enjoy it! trailer trailermusic phonk synthesizer spitfireaudio edm electronicmusic video logicprox…
    uniE608 The Scissor
    This is an animated story about the growth of an unremarkable, diligent, and somewhat socially phobic young man, with a touch of innocent romance included. Had a good time working with this excellent animator, and finished my score (and its revisions) in merely 2 hours. animation animator animationmusic filmscoring video logicprox…
    uniE608 Capitano Sacrifice
    Rescored for a plot from Genshin Impact. I went with a more grief approach on this piece. Please enjoy. animation gamemusic gamescore gamedeveloper genshinimpact video rescore logicprox…
    uniE608 Canticle of the Wild
    This is an original score inspired by concept art and worldbuilding. "Canticle of the Wild" -- a lone traveler riding on a giant turtle, gazing at the colossal deer spirit emerging from the misty mountains. gamescore gamemusic animation gamedeveloper video explorationmusic project logicprox…
    uniE608 Till Next Time
    Till Next Time is a short film telling the story of a bittersweet relationship. I wrote two cues for this film: one at the moment when they flashback to the time when they're in love with each other; and another one extended to the end credit that is more bitter, echoing with the title of the film. filmdirector shortfilm filmscore filmmusic…