Thanks for this one Christian. What you're saying regarding exclusive deals really chimes with me and where I'm at. The video's are brilliant by the way, loving the travel montages!
Hello Christian, I live in Panama, I have a Kid and cannot relocate, is there a way to get remote work on music composition or sound designing? on anything, I used to work on Advertising until 5 years ago, now it is useles in my country and I have done the music for 1 local featured film but that was last year and work has been so nonexistent that I am desperate at this point, cannot find anything, I am doing 0 cents right now, dont ask me how am I paying for my living please, I am 95% close to dump my 20+ years on music composing to the trashcan because I dont know anymore what the hell to do with this thing anymore, no body is hiring me since like 3 years with the exception of the shitty film that paid me cents and did not even had my name on the fkng poster, also a couple of small gigs that where so small that I don't even remember what they where anymore. Any advice would be appreciated.
Great information - hopefully I'll get to the point of being able to take this advice into action. The mention of "your brand" is super important for folks to understand, regardless of your industry. These industry vlogs would make a great podcast. They're very digestible in that format. Just rip the audio out. Unrelated: does your camera have a focus lock? Some of the stationary shots are always changing focus.
Scotland is gorgeous! Though the midges are less so... Would you recommend writing to contribute to publishing libraries as a beginner media composer, learning the ropes and all that (are these the cocks you speak of?). Also would you recommend working under a composer to learn the ropes? (easier said than done but this would be my preferred method)
Christian, what are the fundamental differences between an agent and a manager? Also, taking to heart what you've talked about in this video (#38) about being able to further one's career without an agent, would it behoove me, as a fledgling songwriter, to look at finding a manager, instead?
Well an agent sees both the program makers and film producers and their composers as clients where as manager sees you as their client solely. Because of this they have only one stream of income which is you. I think the points of entry are the same again get a name for yourself or a story an angle that your future manager can hang off.
Christian could you divulge your opinions on music college? I'm thinking of applying to RCM for Composition for Screen but I can't quite justify £39,000 if that money would be better spent on other things. Would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!
I'm in the same boat, Dan. Considering applying to the same course this year, and just don't know a) where I would find the funds, or b) whether it's entirely worth the money spent. It's a tricky one.
Ben Uzzell I agree! To be honest funding is the main thing for me at the moment, besides getting in first haha. It would be horrible to be accepted, only for you to turn it down because you can't afford it
As a young composer, at what point should you go look for an agent? Would it be detrimental to start asking around when you are woefully under qualified (i.e.lacking in big name credits)?
Came back for some perspective, leaving enlightened, thanks Christian once again
I absolutely love these Christian, thanks for putting in the time and energy.
Wonderful thoughts. As a director I've simply swapped 'music' for 'film' and it all sounds incredibly familiar and wise. Thanks Christian!
"Strange bloke in a cap in the middle of nowhere"
Man, you don't know how jealous I am of your cap.
I'm jealous of his strangeness and his nowhere.
I love how real these are!
These are great Christian. Thanks for all the advice.
Thanks for this one Christian. What you're saying regarding exclusive deals really chimes with me and where I'm at. The video's are brilliant by the way, loving the travel montages!
This was incredibly formative. Scared the crap out of me, but also gave promise. Thanks for the kind info!
Thank you so much for this videos!
Oh boy...... These just get better and better..
Gotta stop using content that is publishing free but off TH-cam, thats why I get bloody banner ads!
Hello Christian, I live in Panama, I have a Kid and cannot relocate, is there a way to get remote work on music composition or sound designing? on anything, I used to work on Advertising until 5 years ago, now it is useles in my country and I have done the music for 1 local featured film but that was last year and work has been so nonexistent that I am desperate at this point, cannot find anything, I am doing 0 cents right now, dont ask me how am I paying for my living please, I am 95% close to dump my 20+ years on music composing to the trashcan because I dont know anymore what the hell to do with this thing anymore, no body is hiring me since like 3 years with the exception of the shitty film that paid me cents and did not even had my name on the fkng poster, also a couple of small gigs that where so small that I don't even remember what they where anymore. Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks for this!!!
Great content and lovely scenery mate! ^_^
Great information - hopefully I'll get to the point of being able to take this advice into action. The mention of "your brand" is super important for folks to understand, regardless of your industry.
These industry vlogs would make a great podcast. They're very digestible in that format. Just rip the audio out.
Unrelated: does your camera have a focus lock? Some of the stationary shots are always changing focus.
Christian - citronella - essential oil - splash it on neat - best thing for midges!
the first image was explicit beauty
Thoroughly enjoyed the content.So what way would one break through without going the library way and maybe without an Agent?
love the chat.
Great content! My I ask What do you use for recording video and audio?
Scotland is gorgeous! Though the midges are less so...
Would you recommend writing to contribute to publishing libraries as a beginner media composer, learning the ropes and all that (are these the cocks you speak of?).
Also would you recommend working under a composer to learn the ropes? (easier said than done but this would be my preferred method)
Hey Josh, this may answer your second question: www.spitfireaudio.com/editorial/features/being-a-composers-assistant/
Thanks Joseph!
Christian, what are the fundamental differences between an agent and a manager? Also, taking to heart what you've talked about in this video (#38) about being able to further one's career without an agent, would it behoove me, as a fledgling songwriter, to look at finding a manager, instead?
Well an agent sees both the program makers and film producers and their composers as clients where as manager sees you as their client solely. Because of this they have only one stream of income which is you. I think the points of entry are the same again get a name for yourself or a story an angle that your future manager can hang off.
Makes sense. Thank you, sir!
Christian could you divulge your opinions on music college? I'm thinking of applying to RCM for Composition for Screen but I can't quite justify £39,000 if that money would be better spent on other things. Would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!
College!!!
I'm in the same boat, Dan. Considering applying to the same course this year, and just don't know a) where I would find the funds, or b) whether it's entirely worth the money spent. It's a tricky one.
Ben Uzzell I agree! To be honest funding is the main thing for me at the moment, besides getting in first haha. It would be horrible to be accepted, only for you to turn it down because you can't afford it
Aspiring young film composer still learning is there a way I can contact you and ask some questions?
About what?
As a young composer, at what point should you go look for an agent?
Would it be detrimental to start asking around when you are woefully under qualified (i.e.lacking in big name credits)?
Little production suggestion - turn off autofocus for certain shots. It was very disconcerting to have the background constantly changing in focus.
yeah, if I had a film crew I would, but I'm a point and shoot man... usually don't have anything moving in background, fucking fishermen