Recent content by Leah Kardos

Definitely recommend a convolution reverb plug in like Altiverb or Space Designer. Combine that with some hi cut EQ and you should be convincing.

Well he said he only needed it for some atmos/jump cues, and he didn't want to pay. It's actually a really good option for people who know what they want in terms of classic cinema FX. I also agree with SQComposer... find a college or music school where they teach composition. There's loads of...

If you have a Mac with a copy of Garage Band on it, you can probably knock something decent up yourself... if it's just layers of atmosphere with a jump cue at the end, easy as pie.

... and just to add to what everyone else has said (cos I agree completely), IF you DO decide to nick some music that was written for a different film, you should steer clear of blockbuster soundtracks. Everyone knows the Dark Knight music and people are bound to recognize it which will...

I think I squirted the most tears in the final moments of watching Bjork's performance in Dancer In The Dark. Anyone who's seen it will know what I mean...

Do you play an instrument? If so, and you have never tried expressing original ideas on your instrument then I recommend giving it a go. Melodies, chord progressions/harmonies, rhythms and textures. Experiment, try and create moods and feelings with musical elements combined together. If you...

only a small part of the music, the rest of the score by Rhys Hills is really good

Explosions in the Sky

Hey there! I would put my hand up to help you here, but I'm flat out with my own projects at the moment. Have you checked out Moby Gratis? http://www.mobygratis.com/film-music.html

Hello there :) I'm not brit, but I'm currently working in the UK. Good luck with your first feature!

Anyone seen that French film "Hidden"? It leaves you hanging, and even throws a massive clue at you during the closing credits which cause you to question everything you had presumed before. I loved it, cos it got me thinking and the people I saw it with - we all sat around for hours afterwards...

"dramaticness"? what a cool word

Cool - dude knows his stuff!

Ok - I'll bite! I had a listen to a few and here's some thoughts. Torch - had some really nice interesting musical ideas - riffs, melodies, chord changes, structure. I could see this working in a game soundtrack context also. I enjoyed it on that level, but the mix and production on the track...

hello there fellow Aussie! Welcome to the forums/ I'm relatively new too, I can testify this place is a gold-mine for good advice!