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International Modern Film Scoring (10 modules)

From your template to the emotions on screen: the working method behind 100+ prime-time episodes.

10 modules
176 lessons
15 hr 6 min
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Part 1

Introduction, Gear and Software

16 lessons.

  1. IntroductionFree

    0:32
  2. Physical Equipment (Hardware)Free

    5:30
  3. The DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)Free

    3:08
  4. Audio and MIDI, an Introduction

    4:42
  5. Samplers and Virtual Instruments

    6:13
  6. Controllers, Part 1

    4:18
  7. The Different MIDI Controllers

    2:44
  8. Breath Controller

    1:20
  9. Controllers for the DAW

    3:03
  10. Hosting the Video, Two Methods

    2:45
  11. A Little Mixing

    11:37
  12. Demo: Controlling a Virtual Instrument

    3:25
  13. Demo: Sampler and Virtual Instrument

    4:03
  14. Sample Libraries, an Overview

    4:49
  15. Basic MIDI Recording

    7:43
  16. Your Turn

    2:50
Part 2

Building Your Template and Syncing Video

22 lessons.

  1. Introduction to the Template ModuleFree

    2:10
  2. Getting Organized

    5:51
  3. My DAW: Cubase

    1:48
  4. Audio Format

    3:11
  5. Understanding the Routing

    11:07
  6. The DAW Global Tracks

    9:30
  7. Finishing the Template: Synth Presets and Percussion

    16:23
  8. Editing Your Template

    6:29
  9. Adding a Virtual Instrument

    3:18
  10. Color Coding and Stems

    2:38
  11. Stems and Pre-Mastering

    5:02
  12. Audio Export Formats

    0:52
  13. The Plan for Building Your Template

    3:04
  14. Step 1

    5:36
  15. Step 2

    1:10
  16. Video Sync: MTC and Timecode

    6:20
  17. Staffpad Side Note

    3:21
  18. Example: Pro Tools Sync on a Full Episode

    5:55
  19. VE Pro and My Old Template

    3:22
  20. Your Turn

    4:54
  21. The Template in Detail, Part 1

    16:54
  22. The Template in Detail, Part 2

    17:35
Part 3

Emotions 1 - Joy and Sadness

16 lessons.

  1. Introduction to Joy and SadnessFree

    1:59
  2. Theory: Scales and Chords in C

    9:43
  3. Scales and Chords, a Recap

    1:06
  4. The Circle of Fifths

    1:36
  5. Example 1: Major, Gently Joyful

    4:18
  6. Example 2: Minor, Melancholic

    13:43
  7. The Principle and the Go-To Progressions

    9:32
  8. Ambiguous: Progression 1 and Maschine

    7:04
  9. Joyful, Progression 1

    9:12
  10. Joyful, Progression 2

    6:57
  11. Joyful, Progression 3

    6:04
  12. Joyful, Progression 4

    5:48
  13. Sad Minor, Example 2

    5:09
  14. Sad Minor, Example 3

    3:58
  15. Typical Instrumentation

    2:03
  16. Your Turn

    0:39
Part 4

Emotions 2 - Suspense, Tension, Horror

18 lessons.

  1. Introduction to Suspense, Tension and HorrorFree

    0:58
  2. General Theory

    2:00
  3. Example 1

    6:30
  4. The Slow-Moving Engine

    2:34
  5. Dissonance

    3:09
  6. Pedal Tones

    4:56
  7. Very Little Melody

    1:34
  8. Aleatoric Elements

    6:19
  9. Moving in Thirds

    6:35
  10. Example 2

    6:21
  11. Example 3

    9:29
  12. Example 4

    2:57
  13. Example 5

    11:03
  14. Example 6

    7:16
  15. Unusual Scales

    3:29
  16. Other Chords

    2:15
  17. Instrumentation

    6:19
  18. Your Turn

    1:28
Part 5

Emotions 3 - Comedy

17 lessons.

  1. Introduction to ComedyFree

    4:46
  2. Example 1

    11:26
  3. General Theory

    1:56
  4. Comedy Theory

    1:04
  5. Short Notes

    1:57
  6. Silence

    2:16
  7. Chromaticism

    2:10
  8. Harmony and Tempo

    1:11
  9. Typical Instruments

    6:30
  10. Example 2

    6:37
  11. Example 3

    8:36
  12. Oom-Pah Bass

    3:10
  13. Example 4

    5:47
  14. Other Techniques

    1:45
  15. Example 5

    6:14
  16. My Old VE Pro Template

    6:32
  17. Your Turn: Comedy

    1:54
Part 6

Emotions 4 - Magic

15 lessons.

  1. Introduction to MagicFree

    2:15
  2. Typical Instruments

    2:20
  3. Example 6

    4:11
  4. Pads

    4:36
  5. Example 7

    4:23
  6. Harmony and Tempo

    1:38
  7. Example 1

    4:50
  8. Grandeur

    0:38
  9. Example 2

    3:51
  10. Example 3

    5:58
  11. Example 4

    5:21
  12. Dark Magic

    1:20
  13. Example 5

    7:14
  14. Example 6

    7:11
  15. Your Turn

    2:11
Part 7

Emotions 5 - Moderate to Fast Action

15 lessons.

  1. Introduction to ActionFree

    3:40
  2. General Theory

    1:30
  3. Example 1

    21:41
  4. The Driving Pulse

    4:28
  5. Rhythm

    7:47
  6. Stabs and Tutti Hits

    5:35
  7. Very Little Harmony

    1:51
  8. Typical Instrumentation

    3:00
  9. Example 2

    16:29
  10. Example 3

    6:46
  11. Moderate Action, a Definition

    1:37
  12. Example 4

    10:50
  13. Example 5

    11:05
  14. Example 6

    5:36
  15. Your Turn

    1:49
Part 8

Working Relationships - Theme or Underscore

16 lessons.

  1. Introduction: Communication and Human RelationsFree

    2:49
  2. General Theory

    2:32
  3. Theme, a Definition

    4:26
  4. Example: The Theodosia Main Theme

    3:49
  5. Underscore, a Definition

    3:58
  6. Example: Underscoring an Interrogation Scene

    3:28
  7. What Experience Taught Me

    8:09
  8. Rule 1: Write for Multiple Adaptations

    3:23
  9. Example: Securite Routiere

    4:01
  10. Rule 2: Reassure the Director

    5:21
  11. Rule 3: Stay Out of the Way

    1:51
  12. Example: Contre vent et maree

    7:41
  13. Rule 4: Work Fast

    5:15
  14. Example: Contre toi

    8:04
  15. Instrumentation

    4:03
  16. Your Turn

    2:28
Part 9

Understanding the Film Industry

16 lessons.

  1. Introduction to the Film IndustryFree

    3:01
  2. The Stages of a Production

    13:36
  3. The Third Author

    6:31
  4. Stage 1: The Screenplay

    5:29
  5. Stage 2: Pre-Production

    3:22
  6. Stage 3: The Shoot

    4:41
  7. Stage 4: The Edit

    8:21
  8. The Spotting Session

    5:16
  9. Stage 5: Post-Production

    10:21
  10. Conform and Final Render

    3:59
  11. The Mix Session in Pro Tools

    4:19
  12. Temp Music

    5:02
  13. Working Across Genres

    5:10
  14. Getting Your Cues Approved

    6:25
  15. Managing Your Time

    5:54
  16. Your Turn

    2:04
Part 10

The 3 Methods to Find Work

25 lessons.

  1. Introduction and Goals: Finding WorkFree

    5:22
  2. Your Promotional Material

    6:15
  3. I - Music Libraries

    3:54
  4. Write Cues With a Function

    1:31
  5. Echoing Well-Known Styles

    2:55
  6. Upbeat Cues

    1:24
  7. Structure

    3:31
  8. Polish the Production

    2:09
  9. II - Adjacent Roles

    1:33
  10. Working as an Assistant

    6:38
  11. Adjacent and Support Roles

    4:01
  12. Case Study: Steve Price

    3:11
  13. Case Study: Zimmer's Assistants

    3:35
  14. III - Building Your Own Career

    1:17
  15. The Career Ladder

    6:55
  16. Step by Step

    11:03
  17. First Approaches

    5:11
  18. Strategy

    13:57
  19. Outreach

    10:37
  20. Understanding What Is at Stake

    6:10
  21. Thoughts on AI

    8:54
  22. Practical Advice

    6:10
  23. Strength in Numbers

    3:00
  24. IV - Bonus

    6:06
  25. Your Turn

    1:35