Film Music Flashcards
Can you name some film composers?
John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Bernard Herman.
Name some video game composers?
Koji Kondo, Harry Gregson-Williams and Martin O’Donnell.
What is the usual order in creating a soundtrack?
The filming is done first, Then the film is edited and the music is the last part of the film to be completed.
How does a composer create a soundtrack?
They will discuss their ideas with the director and might start composing ideas for specific characters or places, They can only finish when they know the exact length of the scenes and they will use technology to help them.
What is the name for a theme for a character or place?
Leitmotif
How is a leitmotif used?
Used when the audience sees a character or has to think about them and it can be developed as the film progresses.
How is technology used in soundtracks?
Most soundtracks are created using a computer involving sequencing and editing, synthesisers and synthesised sounds and sound effects, sample sounds, and reverb.
What are most soundtracks?
Most soundtracks are completely Acoustic.