Pre-production — Rafaël Leloup — Working with a composer

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10. Temp Tracks

Temp tracks are a fantastic tool when handled properly…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupFebruary 9, 2021Temp tracks, Temp, Temporary, Placeholder, Music, Licensing, Emotion, Playlist, Spotify, Sync, Soundtrack, Film Music, ComposerComment

9. Share Your Taste

Chances that you will be satisfied are higher, and the process faster…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupFebruary 2, 2021Music, Playlist, Spotify, Streaming, Share, love, frusttration, Speed, Experimental, Writing, Scenario, General, Taste, Test, Favorite, Artist, Musician, Composer, FilmComment

8. Dealing With An Agent

Keep the dream and the fantasy to the composer, and the money and the admin to the agent…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupJanuary 26, 2021Agent, Administrative, Admin, Fee, Negotiation, Money, Intermediate, Via, Mediation, Preservation Comment

7. Contracts

Composers try to protect themselves, and so should everyone…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupJanuary 19, 2021Payment, Fee, Deferral, IP, Intellectual Property, Credits, Rights, Schedule, Agreement, Contract, Collaboration, Composer, FilmmakerComment

6. Understanding The Different Steps

Regardless of personal style and choices, there are universal steps to make soundtracks…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupJanuary 12, 2021Soundtrack, Steps, Filmmaking, Composer, Preparation, Spotting, Session, Sketch, Recording, Orchestra, Electronic, Computer, Submission, Approval, Polishing, Mix, Record, Film Music, MasteringComment

5. How Long Does It Take?

Composing music is, and should be, a long process…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupJanuary 5, 2021Collaboration, Soundtrack, Flexibility, Experience, Budget, Project, Time, MonthComment

4. Call Early

More time for writing does not mean paying more…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupDecember 29, 2020Phone, Call, Time, Duration, Production, Film Music, Project, Schedule, Post-production Comment

3. Licensing

There are a countless number of films using licensed music, it is a very common scenario…

Pre-productionRafael LeloupDecember 22, 2020Licensing, Musicbed, West Channel, Artlist.io, Marmoset, Pond5, YouTube, AudioJungle, Library, Composition, Film, License, Fair use, Soundtrack, Original, Non-originalComment

2. Composer vs. Film Composer

Good music for films is not simply good music pasted on a film, …

Pre-productionRafael LeloupDecember 15, 2020Composer, Film composer, Film Music, Soundtrack, Difference, Music, Art, Collaboration, ImageComment

1. Choosing Your Composer

Probably the most important step in the process, …

Pre-productionRafael LeloupDecember 8, 2020Selection, Friendship, Friend, Work, Relationship, Love, Personality, Art, MusicComment