Chapter 1 Contents
Quiz #1
Write the number from the items in Column A beside the items in Column B that best describes or relates to their meaning.
Additional Resources
The following articles are recommended as reading assignments followed by an in-class discussion in which students share their key takeaways from the articles. The first three give great insights into what it takes to become a film composer. They address the challenges and strategies to beome succesful in the industry.
What is a Film Composer and How Do I Become One?
The StringOvation Team. March 17, 2017.
www.connollymusic.com/stringovation/how-to-become-a-film-composer
In addition to explaining the knowledge necessary for scoring films, StringOvation also briefly details the kind of interpersonal skills needed to grow and develop your career as a film composer.
So You Want to be a Film Composer?
Lukas Kendall
www.davidbeardmusic.com/So_You_Want_to_be_a_Film_Composer.pdf
Lukas Kendall describes the harsher realities of working as a budding freelance composer, yet offers advice for those who are determined to build their career in film scoring.
FAQs on How to Become a Film Composer
Lukas Kendal. January 5, 2009.
Lukas Kendall speaks further in this article about networking, strategizing, education, and a commitment to finding your unique musical voice.
Scoring a Film
Christian Henson, James Bellamy, and Paul Thomson
www.spitfireaudio.com/editorial/features/scoring-a-film/part1/
www.spitfireaudio.com/editorial/features/scoring-a-film-part2/
www.spitfireaudio.com/editorial/features/scoring-a-film-part3/
Spitfire audio offers a comprehensive, 3-part guide which details every facet involved in creating a film score.
How to Spot a Film
Jon Brantingham. August 15, 2017.
www.artofcomposing.com/how-to-spot-a-film
Jon Brantingham talks about the specifics one must pay attention to when spotting a film, or any piece of media.