Hi all,
As someone looking to enter the field of composing for film/tv/game/etc., I recognize that there is a lengthy bridge of knowledge and skills to be crossed between simply writing/producing music, and incorporating that music into another medium. As such, this is something of a two part question -
For filmmakers: What would you deem to be some of the most critical skills and/or qualities of someone you're considering working with to score a project? Supposing their music is already of a high quality, what can a composer bring to the table that makes the entire process more efficient, enjoyable, and results in a better finished product (again, outside of great music)?
For composers: As you've made your way into the industry, in whatever capacity, what have been some of the most valuable resources along the way? Any recommended reading regarding the practices and techniques of working with small-to-large scale projects? Additionally, are there any recommended or critical tools that someone such as myself should look into acquiring? Obviously we all have hard drives full of VSTs and such, but anything specifically related to the processes of scoring that a composer would need in order to deliver a better product, or ease the workflow?
Thanks in advance for any responses; I appreciate your time!
As someone looking to enter the field of composing for film/tv/game/etc., I recognize that there is a lengthy bridge of knowledge and skills to be crossed between simply writing/producing music, and incorporating that music into another medium. As such, this is something of a two part question -
For filmmakers: What would you deem to be some of the most critical skills and/or qualities of someone you're considering working with to score a project? Supposing their music is already of a high quality, what can a composer bring to the table that makes the entire process more efficient, enjoyable, and results in a better finished product (again, outside of great music)?
For composers: As you've made your way into the industry, in whatever capacity, what have been some of the most valuable resources along the way? Any recommended reading regarding the practices and techniques of working with small-to-large scale projects? Additionally, are there any recommended or critical tools that someone such as myself should look into acquiring? Obviously we all have hard drives full of VSTs and such, but anything specifically related to the processes of scoring that a composer would need in order to deliver a better product, or ease the workflow?
Thanks in advance for any responses; I appreciate your time!