Communicating with Composers: Best Practices for Getting the Score You Want

Star Wars, Jurassic Park, The Godfather… in addition to being all-time great films, all of these movies have instantly recognizable film scores that are part of the reason why they've become classics.

A well-composed score can turn a good movie into a great movie. But how do filmmakers know what they want, especially if they don’t have a music background? What if you aren’t sure how to talk about the score and communicate what you need? How do you prepare for what you want the score to sound like? How do you convey to your composer how the music fits into your narrative?

In this Stage 32 exclusive webinar you’ll learn the ins and outs of film composing and all that it entails, how to find your vision for your score, how to choose the right composer, and how to communicate your concept.

And who better to show you the ropes than a composer who’s worked on over 40 films?

Kristen Baum is a composer for film and concerts, who has collaborated on over 40 film scores and was a Sundance Fellow mentored by Alan Silvestri (Marvel Cinematic Universe, BACK TO THE FUTURE, FORREST GUMP) and Chris Young (HELLRAISER, PET SEMATARY). Kristen is a great talent and resource to learn from. 

You’ll also cover the time it takes to compose, record, and mix the score for the final mix, to ensure that you fully understand what it takes to get the score you need.

By the end of this webinar, you’ll have a strong understanding of how filmmakers are able to help build memorable film scores with their composers use them to help create memorable films that stay with audiences for generations.