Comments on: The Process of Score Composition, Pt 1

By: Kirk Trafficante

Kirk Trafficante — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:37:28 +0000

I’m ready to start scoring. If someone came to me with a project, and they handed me a DVD and said “score it”, what would be my next step? I’m using Logic 8 on a dual 1.8 G5. Do I need to convert the DVD into a Quicktime movie? How do we get the movie into Logic? I have years of music training and a pretty decent project studio but don’t see what I need so far on web sites to answer the questions to get up and running. Thank you. The info on this page is helpful.

By: West

West — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:33:26 +0000

Thanks for that, Chris ~ sounds exactly like Logic’s MIDI Takes feature.

By: Chris Davies

Chris Davies — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:59:05 +0000

I find simply activating ’stacked’ recording and looping the transport to the required length of bars with your desired tempo and just hammering away is the best way to do this in Cubase, then simply playback continuously switching between your recordimngs to get the feel for the best one, wither solo or combined with your other instruments/tracks. Hope this helps!

By: Emmett Cooke

Emmett Cooke — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:16:57 +0000

Np – its on iTunes – if you search for “scorecast” it should come up straight away – well worth listening to

By: West

West — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:10:04 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Emmett!

By: Anton

Anton — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:34:37 +0000

That is fantastic! something i was looking for! Your tutorial lays the foundation. And inspires to start right now! Thank you! can’t wait for the next.

By: Emmett Cooke

Emmett Cooke — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:18:54 +0000

You should check out the free podcast called SCOREcast if you are interested in scoring for films, but don’t know where to start.

The website will be up soon at http://www.SCOREcastonline.com

Its really interesting, and done by professional film composers each month. Worth checking out

By: MiLe69

MiLe69 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:43:57 +0000

Yes, please continue!

The technical side is quit interesting, sure…but I really like to read how the creative process can be optimized…and what should be taken in consideration while writing music for a film, since this is really different to writing “just” pop-music.

By: Troycubb

Troycubb — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:44:04 +0000

Kick ass! Keep it up!!!

By: West

West — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:43:43 +0000

Thanks, everyone – I’m glad you’re enjoying the site, and these Tuts in particular. I’ve been a bit nervous about how well they’d be received, but I’m glad to know that I’m connecting with at least a few of you. I’m very much looking forward to continuing the series – stay tuned!