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Career16 min read
How to Work with a Composer: A Director's Guide to the Music Process
Covers the composer brief, spotting session, temp music conversation, revision process, and delivery -- written from the director's communication perspective. What to ask for, how to describe what you want, and what to avoid.
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Post-Production15 min read
Music and Picture Lock: How to Sync Score to Your Edit Without Losing Your Mind
Covers the practical workflow of working with a composer after picture lock -- spotting session process, temp music vs. original score, tempo mapping to the timeline, and how to communicate rhythm and emotional arc without a music theory degree.
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