Music Spotting Session Visit from U of T composers tomorrow!

Remember - Tomorrow's Lecture and Workshop are both dedicated to the Music Spotting Session visit from the U of T film music composition class.

If you are not involved in a partnership with one of the U of T composers then you do not have to attend the lecture. However, you are still welcome to come and watch the screening of a "Best Of"  selection  of animations scored by this program in years past.

The plan for the day is as follows:

11:00 AM - noon;  SCAET 235
We will collect here for some opening remarks and the screening of a "Best Of"  selection of animations.


noon - 3 pm;  4th Year STUDIO, A361
We will use the open area at the south end of the studio and the workstations nearby to schedule one-on-one meetings between the various composers and animators.

Plan on meeting with your composer for 20-30 minutes to discuss the musical requirements of your film.

Have an up-to-date version of your Animatic ready, including the recent Workflow Test shot! Also be sure to bring along a pair of headphones, as the listening environment in the Studio is not ideal.


Here is a quick summary of the main procedures and purposes  of a Spotting Session:


1. View the Film
- Leica-Reel, Pose-Reel, or Rough-cut.
- include your temp music, sound fx, scratch voices
- decide where music is needed, what style, mood, instruments, accents, etc.
- make a sequential list of music cues (M1, M2, M3, etc.) with starting times!

2. Try Out New Musical Ideas
- play recordings with the picture! It's extremely important to hear the music while looking at your pciture.

3. Wait for the new Score
- discuss delivery dates, file formats & other tech