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Webinar: MIDI Basics and Mockup Demo

Evan — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:40:47 +0000

In this newest webinar, Film Composer Chris Thomas will talk about the principles, tools, and techniques that make your midi mockups sound impressive, full, and cinematic.

Webinar: How to Prepare for a Film Scoring Careeer

Evan — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:25:15 +0000

Quick Tip #7

laurastewart — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:29:43 +0000

What’s the difference between a bad day-time soap opera score and a Hollywood hit? Chris shares his advice on how to distinguish between the two, and be intentional with your scoring.

Quick Tip #6

laurastewart — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:24:46 +0000

How do you set up an intense, stressful scene for your audience using music? Chris Thomas shares how to use music to propel the story’s plot and enhance your viewer’s experience.

Quick Tip #4

laurastewart — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:17:43 +0000

Networking is a dirty word. Your successful career is about building relationships in the film industry. Chris Thomas shares the basics of connecting with people within the film industry.

Quick Tip #3

Evan — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:28:29 +0000

How do you make your mini-mockup the best representation of your film composing skills? In this tip, Chris Thomas gives you a glimpse of what it takes to make your compositions film-ready.

Quick Tip #2

Evan — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:16:48 +0000

How do you use well-placed dramatic modulation to change a film’s scene? Chris Thomas gives away his expert knowledge on creating a relationship between instruments and a film’s context.

Quick Tip #1

laurastewart — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 01:00:17 +0000

How do you bring chills to your audience by enhancing your composition with the perfect texture? Make small changes to your orchestration to dramatically shift your audience’s mood.