The Scoring Session

The Scoring Session

Jul 22, 2018 | Tutorials, Working with a Film Composer

The Scoring Session Depending on the budget and size of the production, there will be a scoring session. This could be from having a soloist for an hour in the composer’s studio up to a full symphony orchestra for several days in a big recording studio. Depending on...
The Scoring Session

Film Music Budget

Jul 22, 2018 | Tutorials, Working with a Film Composer

Music Budget Before you budget for the music, you should be aware that a music budget always consists of two to three factors. The first is the composition fee, the second the costs that are necessary to produce the score music and the third are the licensing fees....
The Scoring Session

Contract with a Film Composer

Jul 22, 2018 | Tutorials, Working with a Film Composer

Contract with a Film Composer Even when you are best friends and the project seems too small to bother, you should always set up a contract with your film composer. This does not only protect the composer but also yourself as director/producer and just saves so much...
Orchestral Off-beats, Groove and Odd Meters

Orchestral Off-beats, Groove and Odd Meters

Aug 2, 2010 | Tutorials

Orchestral Off-beats, Groove and Odd Meters This time I will talk a little bit about rhythmical aspects to be considered when writing for (real) orchestra, as – not surprisingly – not everything that grooves in your mind or sequencer will come out as you want it when...
The Harmonic Series

The Harmonic Series

Jul 23, 2009 | Tutorials

The Harmonic Series This tutorial deals with the harmonic series from a musical and compositional point of view. There are tons of information on this issue available dealing with the acoustic phenomenon of this issue but I’ll try and focus on the things, the harmonic...