10 Lessons on “Breaking In”
I often get asked for a checklist of things one can do to break in to the business. Here is my personal "top ten" of lessons learned.
Read MoreNan Avant: Being a Pro at All Times
Professionalism should be that standard by which we work at all times, no matter the type of project, the size of the budget, or the people for whom we are working. What you do at every step, how you conduct your business and professional life, will determine your career.
Read MoreNan Avant: Audio, Delivery, and a Quick Response
My experience as a composer has been primarily working with independent filmmakers with smaller budgets on short, feature, and documentary films. As I read through the articles from this month's SCOREcast writers, I found similar scenarios that I also encounter in my work — one of them being the question of audio demonstration. Whether the project is with a local filmmaker or an out-of-town client this is certainly a factor to consider, and I have learned to ask many questions at the beginning of a new project.
Read MoreRyan Leach: Long Distance Scoring
Today's technology has made it possible to score a project with anyone no matter where they're located. However, long distance scoring does come with plenty of challenges.
Read MoreShut Your Trap
From time to time it’s the case that I first meet a filmmaker in the context of trying to land their picture—as opposed to having...
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