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Artifaction of motion picture expression and communication. https://lnkd.in/dav5AkCc #Post-production, #Video-editing, #Offline, #motion-picture, #Long-form, #Short-form, #Entertainment

"THROUGH A NOIR LENS is quite a fascinating read, as it compares traditional and digital/streaming methods that meet with a particular genre, namely classic films noir and anything after in great detail."— Dr. A. Ebert, popcultureshelf.com https://buff.ly/3Mrfyul

I'm a composer, so I follow a lot of film production groups. One posted question recently was: “what do producers never save enough money for?” And all the feedback was about what was on-camera (costume sets actors and so forth) — here’s what I added: I appreciate all the on-camera suggestions here. There’s no question that what goes on film is intrinsic to the end quality of the artwork But generally in an effort to appease high standards and creative visual ideas, producers inevitably run out of money during post production. And with the constant focus on visuals, VFX can eat up a lot of the dwindling budget that they really need to spend on the composition and recording of original music with live musicians. So much production (for streaming platforms) is using sound library tracks now, or synthetic mockups of Orchestra (MIDI), but in the latter case, it exponentially increases the composer’s workload to render a believable performance on each instrument in the orchestra …and remember that composer is never paid a session fee for any one of her/his Performances. Heartbreakingly, it’s not even a question of being offered a tight budget these days. The more common example is, “we need someone to replace our temp music and we go to festival in two weeks. Can you do it for nothing, cause the exposure'd be great for you!" But think about it, audio is more than 50% of the film going experience, and with everybody watching movies on their phones now, it’s the audio that brings that tiny image to life - because you’re hearing a three-dimensional representation in your ears (if the post production sound department has been given time and budget enough to realize Their end of the artwork) so: Yes, we need to spread the money around in front of the camera, to make sure that what-gets-shot is fascinating, full of depth, richness, and intrigue. But unless you have stunning music and sparkling clear dialogue, with sound effects giving you a sense of location and music driving or supporting all the emotional cues in the film, your effort will just make a small splash, and disappear into a flip-phone. Imagine “the Godfather” with a midiOrchestra. 🤮 ____________________________________________ | Nicholas A. Longstaff | is an award-winning composer, sound designer and producer. He'd love to hear about your project. 😅 Especially if you can help with rent this month.

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Excited to share the teaser for a music video I recently created for a talented Ukrainian singer! It was an incredible experience bringing this project to life, from filming to editing. Stay tuned for the full release!

"One thing that hasn’t changed is the worth ethic of executive producers." I spoke with Riff Raff Films' newest addition to its US team - Romy Jo Waller, who has joined as executive producer for music videos and special projects. Read the full interview below: LBBonline - Little Black Book

Welcome to my latest project! Check the short film with my re-score below :) For this Indie Film Music Contest, I chose to create a deeply atmospheric and intimate piece inspired by the sense of unease felt during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown. I carefully selected the instrumentation to evoke a profound emotional response and focused intensely on the timbral textures of the soundscape. Brief from the Director: Film Overview: “Shopping Trip,” created during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, encapsulates the profound worry and unease of that period. The monochrome animation takes the viewer on a solitary journey, capturing the surreal experience of a simple shopping trip transformed by the pandemic’s shadow. Scoring Objective: The score should amplify the pervasive sense of dread and the unknown, evoking the emotions felt during that unprecedented time. Your music should transport the audience back to those early lockdown days, mirroring the anxiety and tension. Structure: First Part: Accompany the protagonist’s journey to the store, building tension and culminating at the ‘heat detector’ scene. Second Part: Transition to a sense of cautious relief as the protagonist exits the store, while also reflecting on the realisation that their elderly neighbor might be in need, underscoring a mix of empathy and concern. Guidelines: Capture the emotional journey from dread to relief, highlighting the contrasts in the protagonist’s experience. Use soundscapes that evoke the eerie, isolated atmosphere of lockdown. Aim to create a score that is both haunting and empathetic, resonating with the audience’s own memories and emotions from that time. This film completely relies on your music to tell the story on the audio site of it. What I made: ... https://lnkd.in/gVqEykQg #indiefilmmusiccontest #IFMC #musiccontest #scoringcompetition #musiccomposer #musiccomposition

As the lines between entertainment and advertising continue to blur, it's no surprise that ad agencies are turning to Hollywood-style production values to stand out from the crowd. Music plays a vital role in creating that cinematic atmosphere, whether it's through orchestral arrangements, electronic beats, or inventive sound design. As a composer, it's exciting to be asked to create pieces that help elevate productions to blockbuster status. Step into a whimsical world of color and composition with a piece inspired by someone you may be familiar with... 😏 Let's bring that same playful energy to your next production! Available Now... #composer #originalmusic #advertising #advertisingagencies #musicsupervisors #musicforbusiness #cinematic #creativeproduction #whimsical #whimsicalworld #adcampaign #musicsupervision #colorandcomposition #creativeproduction

Quick call out for help. I'm looking for narrative motion picture footage that I can use with permissions for academic and portfolio publishing to score against for uni. I need three pieces of footage 3-5 minutes long at picture lock with diegetic sound, dialogue and sound FX, but no music. If you're a film producer - amateur or otherwise - I'd love to hear from you if you're be willing to have a final year composition student produce some professional standard music to accompany your film. I'll be using MIDI mock-ups, not live orchestras. I compose in styles ranging from avante-garde to neo-romantic, with instrumentation ranging from full symphonic orchestras to big-bands to modular or more mainstream synthesizers and more typical of pop/rock/funk ensembles. If you're able to help, hit me back with a DM or permissions for me to DM you. For the record, use permissions are an academic integrity requirement, which have to come from content owners. Being a final year student, being able to publish portfolio outputs is a stated goal. Happy to do some haggling over rights and reciprocality. #FilmMakers #HelpRequest #Composing #UniStudent