20 Functions of Music in Film Music has been a part of the human experience for eons. It has always played an important role that went beyond entertainment. When it comes to being used in film, music has specific functions that expand the cinematic experience. We are going to go over all the different functions of music in film, so that you can make sure you select the perfect soundtrack for your film. Emotional Expression Music and emotions are strongly [...]

Spotting A Film: The First Step in Composing for Cinema Composing requires an entirely different skill set to film production, one based in the abstract language of music, and as such it is important for a specialist to undergo the task of scoring a film. That said, regardless of whether you are a composer or not, it is important to know how to begin scoring a film. Here we will discuss this first step—spotting—which is done as soon as the edit is locked. [...]

Budgeting Film Music: Preparing your Budget for Original and Copyrighted Music Music, as we all know, is fundamental to most of cinema. I not only creates and reinforces emotional affect, but it can often bleed into the very identity of a film. One can barely imagine In the Mood for Love, The Lord of The Rings, or The Graduate without their accompanying scores. As such, it is important that filmmakers commit enough time and resources to the production of this sonic identity which, at [...]

How to Craft the Perfect Soundtrack for Your Film Every film needs a soundtrack. It adds a layer of emotional engagement that simply wouldn't exist without it. This article is going to go over how you can choose the perfect soundtrack for your film to fully engage the emotions of those who watch it. The Functions of Music in Film One of the main functions of music is to enhance the emotions people feel when they watch it. Music carries [...]

Creative Momentum Mustering the Energy and Inspiration to Create During COVID-19 Accumulating a sufficient amount of momentum is paramount to begin any endeavor, both creative or otherwise. And, more often than not, that momentum requires a single source—you. Of course, we draw inspiration from everything we see and do, but it requires our impetus to reach these sites of inspiration no matter if they’re physical, virtual or social. However, during this period when many of us are bound to our homes and restricted to [...]