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Chatting with Shannon Studstill of Sony Playstation on Girls in Tech & Gaming

May 15, 2013 by Kris McDonald 3 Comments

The Interview

Kris: I knew from about the age of 8 that I wanted a career in technology. When did you know that you wanted to get into gaming technology?playstation-logo

Shannon: I knew that I had something in me when I was 11. I got a Commodore 64 as a birthday gift. Then at 22 is when I got into an internship program. There I learned to use 3d software while doing lighting setups.

Kris: What did you study in school that led you to this career path?

Shannon: I studied graphic design, calligraphy, and photography. I certainly have a sensitivity for the more artistic side of gaming.

Kris: Which course would you say was the most valuable to you in school for what you do now?

Shannon: AFI – digital effects with Alan Lasky. He is a special effects guru who started a video company with his buddy. He brought me into the gaming industry. I took photos of planes for their first game. I was building a bridge into the ultimate position as art director.

Kris: As a woman in a mostly male led industry, what advice do you have for young women who would like a career in gaming?

Shannon: It is a great field. It requires the combining of so many types of people. You bring a bunch of creative people together to give their contributions, etc. And then you see the end product on the shelf. It is creative and based around teamwork and cooperation. I have encouraged my 8 year old daughter to do the same. My advice is to gain as much knowledge as you can. A lot what you need to succeed in this field is developed out of world knowledge other than from taking any particular course.

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Kris McDonald is Chicago mom to 2 sets of twins, wife, photography nut, gadget addict, travel addict, and tech blogger who has worked in IT for over 20 years. She figured out a while ago that she was destined to be really busy (hence the 2 sets of twins), and she has found peace with that. Read More…

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  1. Robyn Wright

    May 16, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Great interview! Love hearing about other women in tech and especially those who recall making that tech connection at a young age!

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  2. Jyl Johnson Pattee

    May 15, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    So awesome to learn of her talent and see her making strides in the gaming and tech space as a woman. Awesome interview!

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Kris McDonald is Chicago mom to 2 sets of twins, wife, photography nut, gadget addict, travel addict, and tech blogger who has worked in IT for over 20 years. She figured out a while ago that she was destined to be really busy (hence the 2 sets of twins), and she has found peace with that. Read More…




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