Film music techniques

Description

Understand how film music can create desired effects or moods.

Alternative labels

film music effects
film music effects and techniques
techniques for film music
techniques of film music
music effects for films

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Film music techniques is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Sound editor: Sound editors create the soundtrack and sound effects for motion pictures, television series or other multimedia productions. They are responsible for all the music and sound featured in the movie, series or videogames. Sound editors use equipment to edit and mix image and sound recordings and make sure that the music, sound and dialogue is synchronised with and fits in the scene. They work closely together with the video and motion picture editor.

Optional knowledge

Film music techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Music director: Music directors lead musical groups such as orchestras and bands during live performances or recording sessions. They organise the music and composition, coordinate the playing musicians and record the performance. Music directors are professionals working in diverse places such as the film industry, music videos, radio stations, musical ensembles or schools.
Composer: Composers create new music pieces in a variety of styles. They usually note down the created music in musical notation. Composers may work independently or as part of a group or ensemble. Many create pieces to support film, television, games or live performances.
Lyricist: Lyricists interpret the style of a music piece and write words to accompany the melody. They work together with the music composer.

 


 

References

  1. Film music techniques – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022