Complete guide to film scoring : the art and business of writing music for movies and TV /
Richard Davis ; edited by Jonathan Feist.
- Second edition.
- 1 online resource (xi, 410 pages) : illustrations.
- Berklee guide .
- Berklee guide. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
A guide to the business, process, and procedures for writing music for film or television. Includes interviews with film scoring professionals.
9781495032264 (e-book)
Motion pictures--Production and direction. Television music--Instruction and study. Motion pictures and television. Motion picture music--Instruction and study. Motion picture music--History and criticism.