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RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (May 13, 2016)
Greetings from the Cannes Film Festival! Deep in the planning for our panels, parties and meetups, not to mention a full slate of meetings on the agenda, so no big opening this week. But, fear not! I’ve still collected a wide and varied list of news and information for you to enjoy this weekend. As always, I welcome discussion and debate on any of the content below in the Comments section! Bonjour! RB
From 'Real to Reel': The Three E’s of an Independent Filmmaker
If I ever told my mother that I was homeless when I stayed in Savannah, GA for film school, she would have killed me. I remember the day I graduated from Virginia State University and thinking to myself… 'What the hell am I going to do now that I graduated school?' I just received my bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, but I knew that was not what I wanted to do. My heart wasn’t in it at all. I knew what I wanted to do, what I wanted to be, but I just d…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (May 6, 2016)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Before we get to all the cool content, another round of applause for all who took part in the April Content Challenge. To hear from so many of you who were impacted in a positive way and have now changed your approach to networking and social media in general was a reward unto itself. I’m especially proud of the many Stage 32 members who previously classified themselves as social media introverts who now feel empowered to participate daily. To rea…
Nine Questions That Directors Have For Film Composers
The art of filmmaking is one of the most collaborative projects that exists. So many roles play a part in the making of a film. Communication, camaraderie, and collective skills all play a part in making just one scene on the set. It is amazing that a creative thought that pops into a writer’s head turns into a whole story. Then that story turns out to be a brilliant idea. Now, the story that was in the writer’s head, is being acted out and created by cast members and a …
5 Tips for Aspiring Music Producers and Composers - Digital Audio Workstation
Currently in this day and time, with modern computer technology, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to purchasing and using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Using a DAW, also means the use of dedicated music software, in conjunction with a personal computer and a separate pro audio interface. Some people still prefer to center their music production around a hardware based DAW, which is an all in one box for sampling, sequencing and looping. Often hardware DAWs ar…
10 Things I’ve Learned as a Scoring Assistant on 'Ride Along 2'
I’ve recently had the pleasure of working as Christopher Lennertz's scoring assistant for Universal Picture’s Ride Along 2 (coming out tomorrow - Friday, January 15th, 2016!). I’ve worked on many projects in this role since then, but being a scoring assistant on my first big studio film taught me many lessons. 1. Always Know What’s Happening/Get CC’d: Try to get yourself cc’d on as many email chains as possible. Sure it makes for a crowded in…
Put Matters Into Your Own Hands
3 hours. 2 industry expert guests. 20 questions answered about everything from distribution, producing, screenwriting, acting, composing and more. And...it's free. That's the July 2015 edition of the On Stage With RB online broadcast. And it is now available on demand in our Education section! (To find it, on your menu bar, click EDUCATION, then click ON STAGE WITH RB). This over 3-hour edition of On Stage With RB is jam packed with tons of information, tips and advice! RB has…
3 Things You Need For Longevity In The Industry
We are thrilled to announce that the June 2015 edition of the On Stage With RB broadcast is now available to watch On Demand! In this jam-packed over 3-hour broadcast, RB had on 2 special guests. Timothy Andrew Edwards is one of the most diverse and accomplished Composers and Music Supervisors working in entertainment today. He has over 75 credits in Feature Film and Network Television, including two Emmy award-winning shows. And, in RB's almost 30-minute interview, Timothy goes over th…
What I've Learned Composing For Film and TV
Stage 32 member Mathieu Karsenti is a professional music composer for film, TV and media with over 20 years experience. Today, on the Stage 32 Blog, he not only shares his journey as a composer, but discusses why music is so important and vital to the framework of a film. Mathieu has studied at Poinblank College, Berklee College of Music online and at the Hollywood Music Orchestration Workshop under the tutelage of orchestrator Conrad Pope. For Intricuts music, Mathieu has composed and …
Part II: From There to Here : An Oscar Winner's Journey
We continue now with Part II of sound mixer Thomas Curley's's blog, From There to Here: An Oscar Winner's Journey. Thomas discusses the day he set foot in Los Angeles and what obstacles he had to overcome. He takes us through all the steps he took to get to the point leading to his Oscar win this year for Best Sound Mixing on Whiplash. If you haven't yet, make sure to read Part I by clicking here. Enjoy, RB
Part I: From There to Here : An Oscar Winner's Journey
We are incredibly honored to present today's blog from Academy Award-winning sound mixer and Stage 32 member Thomas Curley. Thomas has had a prolific career in sound mixing , working on such projects as Entourage, Community, The Spectacular Now, and more recently, Whiplash, for which he received an Oscar. In today's blog, Thomas details the origins of his fascination with filmmaking and the personal incentive which helped him make it to the top of the Hollywood A-list as a sound mixer. …
Finding The Right Note
Today's guest blog comes from Stage 32 member Tom Rasely, a composer and guitarist. Tom has been composing for over 5 decades and has composed scores for several stage shows, as well as arrangements for a symphony, a string quartet, a guitar concerto, and numerous choral works. He continues to compose music in a wide variety of styles. In this guest blog, Tom discusses the importance of opening your mind and being ready for the unexpected when working in any creative field. Though…
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