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Cinematic Music: From Idea To Finished Recording
Introduction
About This Course
How To Use This Course
About The Second Issue
Composing In The Modern World
Requirements
Tips By Industry Composers
Composition
The Composition Stage
Tips To Get Started
Melody
Melody Intro (13:34)
Melody Breakdowns Of Successful Tracks (18:14)
Melody Contour and Shape (5:38)
Common Scales and Modes (9:45)
Intervals and Emotion (17:15)
Using Motifs (9:51)
Motif Development (11:14)
Exercise 1: Write A Motif
Making Melodies from Motifs: PReVaDe (12:57)
Variations of PReVaDe
Listening Exercise: Melody Analysis Of Successful Tracks
Melody Form (6:11)
Writing Secondary Themes (7:03)
Finishing Your Main Melody
Discussion & Feedback: Melody
Tips From Professionals
Harmony
Introduction
What is harmony?
The effects of harmony
Chord Basics (17:15)
Chord Progressions (24:08)
Spicing Up Your Chords (13:38)
Pedal Notes (5:32)
Modulation: 3 Practical Ways (14:44)
Question and Answer in Harmony (8:46)
Harmonizing our Melody: Experimenting With Chords (19:21)
Finishing Your Main Theme
Discussion & Feedback: Harmony
Additional Elements
Spicing Up Your Composition
Counter-Melodies
Composing A Countermelody
Countermelody Tips (11:40)
Ostinatos (12:44)
Melodic Fillers (8:34)
Rhythms (9:22)
Sound Design (17:20)
Atmospheres (11:02)
Discussion & Feedback: Additional Elements
Track structure
Introduction
One Theme Compositions: AAA (28:44)
Compositions With Contrasting Themes: AABA (34:51)
Writing A Secondary Theme
Contrast and Growth
Structure Summary
Finishing The Composition
Discussion & Feedback: Track Structure
Orchestration
What is orchestration?
Orchestra vs Samples
Common Orchestration Mistakes
Strings
Strings
String Characteristics
The Violin
The Viola
The Cello
The Double Bass
The Harp
String Family Size
Brass
Brass
General Characteristics
The Trumpet
The Horn
The Trombone
The Tuba
Woodwinds
Woodwinds
Woodwind Characteristics
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Percussion
Percussion
General Characteristics
Timpani
Cymbals
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Gongs
Piano
Percussion Writing Tips and Techniques (29:59)
Orchestrating Your Track
Getting Started
The Layers Of Your Track: Simplicity and Separation (11:24)
Foreground, Middleground and Background
Using The Orchestration Form
The MeHaRyTe method
A Practical Approach
Picking The Right Instruments For Your Theme (15:09)
Doubling Instruments: Coloring The Sound (12:16)
Chord Voicing (12:59)
Multiple Voices
Individual Movement
Voicing Bigger Chords (15:11)
Orchestrating Bigger Statements (9:56)
3 Different Orchestrations Of The Same Theme (43:27)
Practical Tips For Digital Orchestration (29:57)
Analysis and Breakdown of my Track (58:15)
Tips From Professionals
Orchestration Summary
Discussion & Feedback: Orchestration
Production and Recording
Production and Recording
Preparing your project
Creating A Template
Labeling
Routing
Folders
My Project & Template Setup (15:18)
A Walkthrough of My Libraries (27:31)
Recording: The First Parts
Recording: Adding More Instruments
The Next Steps
Interview: Jean-Gabriel Raynaud
Discussion & Feedback: Mockup
Editing
Introduction
Correcting Mistakes: Timing & Errors
Transitions
Realism
Discussion & Feedback: Editing
Mixing
Mixing Introduction
The Importance of Orchestration
Preparation
Exporting Audio Files
5 Step Basic Mixing Technique
Using A Reference Track
Leveling (20:27)
Panning (10:09)
EQ (21:15)
Compression (8:46)
Reverb (11:11)
Recap
Mixing Tips From Professionals
Discussion & Feedback: Mixing
Mastering
Mastering Introduction
Going Back To The Mix
Louder Is Not Always Better
EQ
Compression
Exciters
Limiter
Stereo Enhancing
Mixdown
Mastering My Track (38:59)
Discussion & Feedback: Mastering
Final Words
Share Your Track!
Feedback
Creating A Track: Composition
Composing My Track: Part 1 (24:15)
Composing My Track: Part 2 (16:21)
Creating A Track: Recording
Recording: Part 1 (29:50)
Recording: Part 2 (22:08)
Recording: Part 3 (64:55)
Recording: Part 4 (45:42)
Recording: Part 5 (42:33)
Recording: Part 6 (19:18)
Creating A Track: Editing
Editing: Part 1 (42:05)
Editing: Part 2 (41:17)
Preparing For The Mix (20:25)
Creating A Track: Mixing & Mastering
Organizing My Project (17:03)
Mixing Part 1: Starting (11:53)
Mixing Part 2: Leveling (52:22)
Mixing Part 3: Panning (38:46)
Mixing Part 4: EQ (47:09)
Mixing Part 5: Compression (13:58)
Mixing Part 6: Reverb (23:03)
Mixing Part 7: Final Tweaks (14:38)
Mastering My Track (38:59)
Percussion Writing Tips and Techniques
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