Interviews with Industry

Composer Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka

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Bertelmann uses the unique “prepared piano” technique, involving resting objects on the strings of the instrument whilst playing it, and has pioneered a fresh and exciting take on film scores. His film credits include the Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Academy Award nominated score for “Lion,” the London Film Festival screened “AlphaGo,” […]

Interviews with Industry

Cliff Martinez, Composer of Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Drive’ and More

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Most recognisable for his unorthodox electronic and atmospheric scores, Cliff Martinez is a highly successful composer and musician. Composing scores for film such as ‘Drive’, ‘The Neon Demon’ and the recently released comedy ‘Game night’, he has created an impressive and memorable discography of music. Lift-Off was lucky enough to catch up the renowned composer to find […]

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The Importance of Music Licensing

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Music licensing commonly refers to ‘royalty free music‘ or ‘production music’. This is music that has been written and produced with the sole purpose of being used in another project. Anyone can then license this music for a fee, to use in their project. What about commercial music? Commercial music, written and performed by artists […]

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Roles in the Sound Department

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Sound Designer Creating sounds effects within the film (e.g. explosions) Creating sounds to generate mood and feeling (Diegetic sounds) Manage the overall sound post production process   Overview Sound Designers create the sound concept for the film. They create on screen action sound and identify what other kinds of sound effects are needed. Sound Designers […]

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An insight into the ways Film Composers work

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Film scores are a beautiful instrument within filmmaking, since a good score can enhance the audiences experience completely. It allows the audience to reach the climax of the alternate reality a film aims to create. The film score can blend subconsciously into the actors’ performance and the action on screen to enhance the atmosphere created. […]