Composing for the Screen

This book is a collection of essays written by and interviews with working composers for film and television, and video games, exploring the business side of composing, addressing the lack of understanding about career development and business responsibilities as they relate to composers.

Over 30 industry professionals, composers, directors, educators and business agents at all levels dispel myths about the industry and provide practical advice on topics such as how to break into the field; how to develop, nurture, and navigate business relationships; and how to do creative work under pressure. Readers will also learn about the entrepreneurial expectations in relation to marketing, strategies for contending with the emotional highs and lows of¿composing, and money management whilst pursuing a career in composing.¿

Written for undergraduates and graduates studying composing, sound production, and filmmaking, as well as aspiring¿composers for film, TV, and games, this book provides readers with a wealth of first-hand information that will help them create their own opportunities and pursue a career in film and television.¿¿

Sommario

Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Sticking It Out
Chapter 3: Finding Success
Chapter 4: Getting Ahead
Chapter 5: Starting Again

Info autore

Scott W. Hallgren has an extensive list of works as a composer and musician for film, television, and games, including multiple Emmy-nominated, Telly, Golden CINE, and film festival award winners. He currently is an Assistant Professor of Digital Media Production at Kent State University.

Riassunto

This book is a collection of essays written by and interviews with working composers for film and television, and video games, exploring the business side of composing, addressing the lack of understanding about career development and business responsibilities as they relate to composers.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Scott W. (Kent State University Hallgren, Scott W. (Kent) Hallgren
• Con la collaborazione di: Scott Hallgren (Editore), Scott W. Hallgren (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781032004440
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3200444-0
• Pagine: 212
• Serie: PERFORM
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Teatro, balletto; The arts: general issues, Music Industry, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Music: styles and genres, Music: styles & genres, Musical scores, lyrics & libretti, Film production: technical & background skills, Musical scores, lyrics and libretti, Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills, The arts: general topics