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I'm a bit worried about sending someone my un-scored film. I kind of based the editing tempo around the music i found, i'm not sure if it would work with other music, but maybe these talented composers can re-create the magic, i've never used one, it's exciting.

So, any composers out there fancy taking a stab at my film. It's a seriously dark comedy. Am i allowed to post stills to drum up interest? or send the .mov file that i've just finnished?
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It's common for you to send it to them with your scoring and with it unscored. The score you send them is known as a temp track. Lucas edited a lot of Star Wars to Wagner for example and then John Williams did some Wagneresque things.

Some composers will like to give it a try without listening to the temp track so that they have a completely original response to the film. Then work with the director to see what works better about the composers response or in the temp track and collaborate until they are both happy.

That is the way I have worked successfully with Herman Witkam on two occasions (see Bonehand and Rekindled on my website, linked below). But that is just one process and one way to work, but it works for us.

EDIT: Also these guys are too popular for you to get much of a response just throwing it out there in this thread. Check the spy fest subforum, there is at least one composer who has started a thread looking to get picked up. Beyond that look at composer threads from past fests and hit up the guys Norm and I listed individually in the member's list
 
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I've currently got my plate pretty full at the moment to score your film, but I can help you find a good composer if you are looking for one. Send me a PM or email and I'll see what I can do.

but, alas, if you wanted to use a few of my 'existing tracks' @ www.edgen.com/reel , feel free to use those as long as you do not use the DNU (do not use)

good luck!

/j
 
Leandro Gardini is who you were talking about with the (sp?), I think, Jack. He was going to score my Drama-Fest entry, but sadly, I wussed out and didn't finish the film.

I believe he said he was available for this fest very early after the announcement. I don't know if he is still available.

His website is www.pacificocean.com.br You can check out some of his work there. Here is his member profile

Yeah... don't violate copyright. Besides, like the guys said, it's pretty awesome to have some great composers on the site, who offer up their talents. (on a side note: which is also a great representation of the spirit that the festival attempts to promote.) Take advantage of it.
 
geez, thanks guys, i'll have to hit up some of these guys later today. I'm in the UK and it's 7:08am here and i havent been to sleep, been putting the finnishing touches to the film for my friend's hand-in deadline.

i'm pretty zombified!
 
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yay! i'll make a nice little .mov and whiz it over to you later so you can see if you want to have a go.

thanks Herman
 
Question: I would like to shoot with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 instead of 16x9 or 2.35:1....will this be allowed if I send in a 16x9 file that just has black bars to give it a 1.85:1 ratio?
 
Yes you can do exactly that. Specifics for deliverables differ slightly from fest to fest but that option has been a constant.

You MAY even have the option of cropping your black bars off for the web version to save bandwidth, or you may not depending on whether they do your web encoding for you from a DVD quality file OR whether you do your own web encoding. Both methods have been used in the past.
 
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Hey Guys,

I gotta question... I'm probably not gonna enter anything, but just for reference...

Can it be a spy-mystery type thing... Like... the spy work is done... You see pictures bein taken etc. Now it comes down to 2 of 6 or 7 characters as to whose behind the investigation and why he/she is doing it.

Can it be something like that?

Please let me know...

Thanks
 
So when do we find out what max files sizes are and all that stuff? I would like some time to test for best output/compression.
 
There are a few good creative commons music sites out there.. I believe I am under the Non-Commercial Lic.. since I would not ever charge for these films.. any reason why i would not be? I have permission from one band.. the other does not exist anymore, but I think its all good , just seeing what you guys think.
 
Hmm, my thoughts are just because the band itself is not in existence, doesn't mean you still don't need express permission from the individuals who created it. Besides, the band name is just a label ... the copyright of the actual song/performance still typically belongs to the individuals and/or record label if they ever got signed.
 
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Hmm, my thoughts are just because the band itself is not in existence, doesn't mean you still don't need express permission from the individuals who created it. Besides, the band name is just a label ... the copyright of the actual song/performance still typically belongs to the individuals and/or record label if they ever got signed.
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well the band set it up to lic for pay or for not commercial non-pay.. technically if you meet the CC lic for non commercial no contact is necessary just as they say give us credit. I do it as a courtesy. I was just making sure this is considered non-commercial.. which i believe it is..
 
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