Why Working with Music Producers Can Be a Challenge on Your Film Score
Hiring a music producer for your film score might seem like a great idea—after all, they understand music, right?
However, the world of film scoring is different from traditional music production, and working with a producer instead of a film composer can present unexpected challenges.
From understanding the nuances of storytelling through music to working within the constraints of a film’s timeline, not every producer is equipped for the job.
In this episode, we discuss what happens when you hire a music producer, traditional songwriter, or musician for your film score instead of a film composer.
We also explore the challenges, common mistakes and a five-point checklist to help you choose your film composer, producer or songwriter effectively.
What You Will Learn:
- [00:01] Intro and what’s in for you in today’s show
- [01:42] Mistakes we make when hiring a producer or songwriter
- [03:58] Five key things to look for when hiring a music producer or film composer
- [04:11]#1 Problem solvers who can enhance storytelling under constraints
- [04:52]#2 Make sure they understand the film workflow
- [05:18]#3 Their work should enhance the vision, not overshadow it
- [05:56]#4 They should not overshadow the vision but enhance it
- [06:23]#5 They must understand production schedules
- [07:12] A quick recap
- [07:36] Wrap up and end of the show
Quotes:
- “Choosing someone based on their success in the music industry is a mistake; there is not always a translation, niche down.”- [02:01]
- “Just because someone is good at writing lyrics or playing a certain instrument doesn’t mean they necessarily have the skills to be orchestrating or writing orchestral music. [03:22]
Interested in more?
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