SoundCloud 101

SoundCloud is a versatile platform for composers and sound content creators of all kinds. Oliver Sadie goes inside to bring you the low-down.

Nan 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.

Delivery vs. Demo

Today’s Provocation strays ever so slightly off our April theme, but I hope you’ll follow along anyway. I’m going to lay out my some of my own ideas on turning delivered cues into demo cues. My overall opinion: if you want to put your best musical foot forward, there’s work to be done. Potentially lots of work.

Ryan 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.

SCOREcast 22: Demoing for Television

Today on our 22nd podcast episode, Lee, Deane, and Houston Haynes talk about how to properly demo for a TV project. From how to find the gigs to how to delivery the materials to the right people, the guys lay it all down in this hour-long talk.