by Adam Robert Galloway | Feb 8, 2022 | Logic Pro, MIDI, Mixing, Music Production, Tutorials
1. Know frame rates & time codes when importing movies The general knowledge of this concept varies in the world of independent music and filmmaking, but professional composers and filmmakers are incredibly aware of SMPTE and how the music should fit together...
by Adam Robert Galloway | Jan 17, 2022 | Film Composing, Music Production
Video Game Music Composer Spotlight: Grant Kirkhope If you were ever a fan of the Nintendo 64, you most likely spent hours and hours listening to our spotlight composer’s music on loop, whether in Goldeneye or Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie or Banjo Tooie, and even that...
by Adam Robert Galloway | Feb 20, 2020 | Film Composing
The following are actually some of the only instances of these situations having actually occurred, so this is a rare scenario. However, it’s important to know these cases as a composer in order to understand your rights as a career musician. Marty...
by Adam Robert Galloway | Feb 12, 2020 | Film Composing, Music Production
Have you ever watched scenes where the music is an integral part of the scene and have the music removed or changed? Well, let’s analyze the following examples of this and see what we learn! STAR WARS: THRONE ROOM (No Music) Yikes… Awkward haha. Star Wars may be...
by Adam Robert Galloway | Dec 5, 2019 | Film Composing
Some of the world’s biggest composers all share similar steps in their development. Check out these quick four steps for developing a “composer mindset” in anyone with the passion and talent. Passion and talent can only take you so far, but a pure...
