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Trailer Music Redefined
Preface & Resources
Welcome To This Course!
How To Prepare For This Course
Overview of Trailer Music Redefined
Assignments & Feedback
Overview Of Us
Your Free Downloads!
Recommended Plugins & Sample Libraries
Trailer Music Terminology
Prerequisites
Module 1: Introduction to Trailer Music
Trailer Music: The Most Epic, Earth-Shattering Music Ever
The Different Types of Trailer Music
The Different Types Of Trailers
SFX In Trailer Music
Edit Points & SFX Combos
Breaks
Analyzing Trailers & Their Sound
The Trends Of Trailer Music
Powerful Source Sounds
Module Quiz: Introduction To Trailer Music
Course Assignment: M1A1
Course Assignment: M1A2
Module 2: Fundamentals Of Trailer Music
Module 2 Track Creation: Equinox
Structure Of Trailer Music (Part 1) (5:43)
Structure Of Trailer Music (Part 2) (13:01)
Starting Your Track (14:53)
Continuing Your Track (Part 1) (18:27)
Continuing Your Track (Part 2) (13:12)
Finalizing The Main Foundation (5:38)
Organizing (4:12)
Synths & Orchestra (11:59)
Percs & Hits (17:22)
Building An Outro (21:54)
How To Choose Your Sounds (13:07)
Harmony & Chords (28:39)
Melody & Counter-Melody (19:21)
Writing For Strings (20:41)
Writing For Brass (15:21)
Writing For Choir (6:25)
Writing For Rhythmic Elements (18:44)
Trailer Music Chord Progression Examples
Trailer Music Ostinato Examples
Module Quiz: Fundamentals of Trailer Music
Course Assignment: M2A1
Course Assignment: M2A2
Module 3: Orchestral Trailer Music
Module 3 Track Walkthrough: Orphans
Orchestral Track Walkthrough: The Intro (9:11)
Orchestral Track Walkthrough: The Mid Section (12:50)
Orchestral Track Walkthrough: The Backend (20:15)
High-Pitched Orchestral Instruments
Trailer Sound VS Realistic Sound
Layering Strings (9:49)
Layering Brass (8:05)
Timpani? Heck Yes!
Module Quiz: Orchestral Trailer Music
Course Assignment: M3A1
Course Assignment: M3A2
Module 4: Sound Design Trailer Music
Module 4 Track Walkthrough: Spasmus
Sound Design Track Walkthrough: The Intro Part (8:10)
Sound Design Walkthrough: The Main Part (5:42)
Sound Design Walkthrough: The Final Part (8:43)
Synth Workflows (Part 1) (9:52)
Synth Workflows (Part 2) (4:55)
Using Recorded Samples In Sound Design (Part 1) (7:13)
Using Recorded Samples In Sound Design (Part 2) (16:19)
Creating A Quick Braam (8:29)
Creating A Quick Hit (16:22)
Creating A Quick Ping Sound (Part 1) (10:19)
Creating A Quick Ping Sound (Part 2) (7:29)
Module Quiz: Sound Design Trailer Music
Course Assignment: M4A1
Course Assignment: M4A2
Module 5: Hybrid Trailer Music
Module 5 Track Walkthrough: Destiny
Hybrid Track Walkthrough: The Intro (11:36)
Hybrid Track Walkthrough: The Mid-Section (15:48)
Hybrid Track Walkthrough: The Backend (14:55)
Layering Percussion (20:13)
Creating A Thunderous Sound (22:30)
Trailerfying Your Strings (24:27)
Beefing Up The Low-End (13:56)
Module Quiz: Hybrid Trailer Music
Course Assignment: M5A1
Course Assignment: M5A2
Module 6: Mixing & Mastering
Module 6: Mixing & Mastering Overview
My Rig & Plugins
Organizing & Gain Staging (8:32)
Leveling & Panning (17:28)
EQ & Compression (Part 1) (16:55)
EQ & Compression (Part 2) (22:28)
Reverb & Magic Tricks (12:22)
Mastering (7:06)
Achieving A Convincing Orchestral Sound (Part 1) (18:25)
Achieving A Convincing Orchestral Sound (Part 2) (29:51)
Module Quiz: Mixing & Mastering
Course Assignment: M6A1
Course Assignment: M6A2
Module 7: The Business of Trailer Music
Module 7: The Business of Trailer Music
Working As A Trailer Music Composer
How Much Money Can I Make?
The Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Freelance VS. In-House
Trailer Music Vs Library Music
Solo Albums & Regular Industry Releases
Creating A Great Portfolio
Reaching Out To Publishers
Managing Your Time As A Freelance Trailer Music Composer
How To Properly Manage Criticism
Contracts
Collaborating With Other Composers
Building Great Work Relationships
How Good Do I Need To Be? (Part 1) (11:06)
How Good Do I Need To Be? (Part 2) (14:52)
Module Quiz: The Business Of Trailer Music
Course Assignment: M7A1
Course Assignment: M7A2
Module 8: Insights From The Industry
Module 8: Insights From The Industry
Insights from Industry Professionals
Publisher Insights: Jan Hoeglund (Audio Imperia)
Publisher Insights: Guillermo De La Barreda (Dos Brains)
Publisher Insights: Michal Cielecki (Immortal Music)
Composer Insights: Daniel Beijbom
Composer Insights: Jean-Gabriel Raynaud
Composer Insights: Daniel Markovich
Composer Insights: Andreas Kübler
Composer Insights: Nicolas Felix
Composer Insights: Florian Wunsch
Composer Insights: Cedric Baravaglio
Composer Insights: Aleksandar Dimitrijevic
Composer Insights: Karel Psota
Composer Insights: Attila Ats
Composer Insights: Phil Lober
Composer Insights: Ciaran Birch
BONUS — Composer Insights: Carl Soda
Module Quiz: Insights From The Industry
Course Assignment: M8A1
Bonus Module
Bonus Module
Student Feedback
Module 8: Insights From The Industry
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