Introduction, Gear and Software

Introduction
Physical Equipment (Hardware)
The DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Audio and MIDI, an Introduction
Samplers and Virtual Instruments
Controllers, Part 1
The Different MIDI Controllers
Breath Controller
Controllers for the DAW
Hosting the Video, Two Methods
A Little Mixing
Demo: Controlling a Virtual Instrument
Demo: Sampler and Virtual Instrument
Sample Libraries, an Overview
Basic MIDI Recording
Your Turn

Building Your Template and Syncing Video

Introduction to the Template Module
Getting Organized
My DAW: Cubase
Audio Format
Understanding the Routing
The DAW Global Tracks
Finishing the Template: Synth Presets and Percussion
Editing Your Template
Adding a Virtual Instrument
Color Coding and Stems
Stems and Pre-Mastering
Audio Export Formats
The Plan for Building Your Template
Step 1
Step 2
Video Sync: MTC and Timecode
Staffpad Side Note
Example: Pro Tools Sync on a Full Episode
VE Pro and My Old Template
Your Turn
The Template in Detail, Part 1
The Template in Detail, Part 2

Emotions 1 - Joy and Sadness

Introduction to Joy and Sadness
Theory: Scales and Chords in C
Scales and Chords, a Recap
The Circle of Fifths
Example 1: Major, Gently Joyful
Example 2: Minor, Melancholic
The Principle and the Go-To Progressions
Ambiguous: Progression 1 and Maschine
Joyful, Progression 1
Joyful, Progression 2
Joyful, Progression 3
Joyful, Progression 4
Sad Minor, Example 2
Sad Minor, Example 3
Typical Instrumentation
Your Turn

Emotions 2 - Suspense, Tension, Horror

Introduction to Suspense, Tension and Horror
General Theory
Example 1
The Slow-Moving Engine
Dissonance
Pedal Tones
Very Little Melody
Aleatoric Elements
Moving in Thirds
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
Unusual Scales
Other Chords
Instrumentation
Your Turn

Emotions 3 - Comedy

Introduction to Comedy
Example 1
General Theory
Comedy Theory
Short Notes
Silence
Chromaticism
Harmony and Tempo
Typical Instruments
Example 2
Example 3
Oom-Pah Bass
Example 4
Other Techniques
Example 5
My Old VE Pro Template
Your Turn: Comedy

Emotions 4 - Magic

Introduction to Magic
Typical Instruments
Example 6
Pads
Example 7
Harmony and Tempo
Example 1
Grandeur
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Dark Magic
Example 5
Example 6
Your Turn

Emotions 5 - Moderate to Fast Action

Introduction to Action
General Theory
Example 1
The Driving Pulse
Rhythm
Stabs and Tutti Hits
Very Little Harmony
Typical Instrumentation
Example 2
Example 3
Moderate Action, a Definition
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
Your Turn

Working Relationships - Theme or Underscore

Introduction: Communication and Human Relations
General Theory
Theme, a Definition
Example: The Theodosia Main Theme
Underscore, a Definition
Example: Underscoring an Interrogation Scene
What Experience Taught Me
Rule 1: Write for Multiple Adaptations
Example: Securite Routiere
Rule 2: Reassure the Director
Rule 3: Stay Out of the Way
Example: Contre vent et maree
Rule 4: Work Fast
Example: Contre toi
Instrumentation
Your Turn

Understanding the Film Industry

Introduction to the Film Industry
The Stages of a Production
The Third Author
Stage 1: The Screenplay
Stage 2: Pre-Production
Stage 3: The Shoot
Stage 4: The Edit
The Spotting Session
Stage 5: Post-Production
Conform and Final Render
The Mix Session in Pro Tools
Temp Music
Working Across Genres
Getting Your Cues Approved
Managing Your Time
Your Turn

The 3 Methods to Find Work

Introduction and Goals: Finding Work
Your Promotional Material
I - Music Libraries
Write Cues With a Function
Echoing Well-Known Styles
Upbeat Cues
Structure
Polish the Production
II - Adjacent Roles
Working as an Assistant
Adjacent and Support Roles
Case Study: Steve Price
Case Study: Zimmer's Assistants
III - Building Your Own Career
The Career Ladder
Step by Step
First Approaches
Strategy
Outreach
Understanding What Is at Stake
Thoughts on AI
Practical Advice
Strength in Numbers
IV - Bonus
Your Turn

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