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In this course, you will :
- Learn about film scoring and the equipment you'll need to create it, from headphones to virtual instruments.
- Before focusing on the music, go behind the scenes of the film production process and the people involved.
- Learn how and why film music works, as well as different approaches to incorporating musical ideas into a story. Examine how storytelling and music are used in films before delving into sample scores and hearing Simon's composition and production advice.
- Discover one of the most important stages of film scoring: the spotting session.
- Dive into the film to find a concept that will help you put your musical ideas into context.
- Learn to analyze a script, location, acting, lighting, and more before deciding on your ideas and making a plan for your music.
Syllabus :
1. First Concepts
- What Is Scoring for Film?
- What You Need before Starting
- Film Production Process and Team Workflow
- Let’s Talk about Music Itself
- Music in Storytelling
- Some Composing and Production Tips
2. Starting the Project
- The Spotting Session
- Getting Set Up Technically
- Inside the Film: Finding a Concept and Planning
3. Scoring
- The Theme Suite
- Scene by Scene
- Presentation and Feedback
4. It All Comes Together
- Mixdown and Delivery
- Cue Sheets, Legal and Other Important Things
