Understanding Film Music Industry Standards
Before we learn how to score to picture in Logic Pro and how certain software components function, we will look at film music and the film music industry. We will talk about how to prepare for working on a real project and delivering the final score, how music blends with film in support of the picture’s needs, and the role of a film composer as a storyteller to heighten the audience’s emotions.
The intent here is to prepare and equip you for what can be a challenging and constantly evolving task of being a film composer.
So, in this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- What is film music?
- How does the film music industry function?
- What is a spotting session?
- How can a film composer effectively express emotion through music?
- What are the character qualities of a successful film composer?
- What skills are required of a film composer?
