Where does everyone get their music they place in their films? Like suspense music and such? Are their websites or do you rip them from other movies?

any of hans zimmer's scores hav been able to fit my films. if you're NOT making your own score keep your music at a relatively quiet level, regardless of its importance. if the score reminds people of the REAL movie it came from your ****ked.
some recommendations:
Hans Zimmer (The Thin Red Line)-Light
-The Coral Atoll
-Silence
-Journey To the Line
Hans Zimmer (The Rock)-Main Theme
-In The Tunnels
Hans Zimmer (Crimson Tide)-Roll Tide
-Main Theme
Hans Zimmer (Tear of the Sun)-Heart of Darkness

im personally not a big fan of the Pearl Harbor score but ive found taht slowing it down 85-75 percent really takes away that sickening cornyness from the songs.

-hope it helps.

one word:

edgen.com

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Thanks Guys. That helped a lot.. Great Website too Titanium.. Def bookmarking it

Also, check out the studentfilms.com classifieds. Lots of composers out there are looking to score your videos for free. =D

oh and the Last Samurai score is fantastic. some songs dont have an oriental undertone so you can use them

How do you submit a copywright for original film scores, or scripts, ect. Anyone go through the process?

here are some links about copyrighting

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

http://www.promusicforum.com/articles/copyrights.html

those are just a few, but they should get you started. It's not free to copyright - there is a $30 fee.

Jeremy

- www.jeremydelamarter.com -

brilliant music for brilliant films

Thanks, Those websites helped alot. You seem to know your stuff, how long have you been in the business?

I've been a professional musician for about 5 years, but I've only been composing professionally for 1. It's been an interesting transition, moving from performer to behind the scenes, but I really like what I'm doing. As far as knowing my stuff...well...there's been a lot of trial and error. I mean, how else do you learn? Musically, yes, I know my stuff. A lot of training and experience there. But the business aspect is a different story. By the way, it's not your musical talent that gets you a career in film scoring, it's your business saavy. There are a lot of very talented people who never make it. And there are a lot of not-so-talented people who hit the big time. But I write good music, and I have a steady stream of jobs, so I'm doing something right. I'm not making millions or anything, but that's ok. I'm still paying my dues.

Jeremy

- www.jeremydelamarter.com -

brilliant music for brilliant films