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Film Composer Showcase: Daniele Ciminiello
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Learn how to be a film composer with Daniele Ciminiello.
Film Composer Showcase: Mike Meehan
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Compozly sits down with film composer Mike Meehan to learn how he scored season two of “L.A. Macabre” and his experience working at Hans Zimmer’s recording studio.
Tutorial: 10 Tips to Quickly Get Started Composing Music in Logic Pro X
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...
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 infamous yellow cartridge, DK64. Grant Kirkhope is...
Composers Who Were Fired From Their Franchises (AND SUED!)
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 O'Donnell: Halo...
Why Is Music ACTUALLY Important To A Film?
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 the...
4 Easy Steps to Develop a Working Film Composer Mindset
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 composer's mindset...
7 Scores by Famous Film Composers that were Surprisingly Rejected
Having at least one score rejected is a rite of passage for film composers. You would be shocked to find out that many of the most notable composers who score movies have actually had their scores kicked to the curb for a number of reasons at least once. Hollywood...
Composing Orchestral Music In The Box: Part II – Rey’s Theme Case Study
This article will help those who read “Composing Orchestral Music In The Box: Part I” by providing detailed information in regards to orchestral realism using virtual instruments. The only thing better than having a section or solo instrument being played by a group...
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