Complete guide to film scoring : the art and business of writing music for movies and TV /
A guide to the business, process, and procedures for writing music for film or television. Includes interviews with film scoring professionals.
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| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
Berklee Press ;
[2010]
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Series: | Berklee guide.
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Table of Contents:
- The history of film music: Early films and music : the silent movies ; The first talkies : the beginning of synchronized music ; The studio system and the studio music department ; Musical styles 1930 to 1950 : the golden age of Hollywood ; Musical styles 1950 to 1975 ; 1975 to today ; Film-scoring technology
- Production: The film-making process ; The composer's time frame ; Spotting ; The music editor ; The music team : orchestrators and music preparation ; The recording session and mix
- The music: Creating the music ; Technical requirements of the score ; Syncing the music to picture ; Television ; Ethnic and period music ; Animation ; Songs, soundtracks, and source music
- The business of film scoring: Making the deal : agents, attorneys, and contracts ; Publishing and copyrights ; Royalties ; Demos and marketing ; Finding work
- Interviews: Elmer Bernstein ; Terence Blanchard ; Alf Clausen ; Cliff Eidelman ; Danny Elfman ; Richard Gibbs ; Elliot Goldenthal ; Michael Gorfaine & Sam Schwartz ; Harry Gregson-Williams ; Mark Isham ; Michael Kamen ; Mark Mancina ; David Newman ; David Raksin ; Lolita Ritmanis ; William Ross ; Marc Shaiman ; Alan Silvestri ; Mark Snow ; Richard Stone ; Shirley Walker.