Loading ...The following studio story comes from our friend, Scott Haskin. We worked together for the first time this year, and have thoroughly enjoyed his music and his attitude.
-The Studio Team
My experience with SoundOps was amazing! I was impressed with the professionalism, the quick turn around time and the quality of the mastering of my music. This is definitely a company I would suggest to every composer that I know… and I DO!
As I am predominately a film composer, the majority of my time is spent in the studio. Setting music to the emotion and timing of scenes in a film while keeping themes throughout the project is quite different from song writing, which I have also done. My process starts with viewing the film in a spotting session with the director and discussing the music the film needs and where it is to be placed. From there, I take the list and return to my studio, where I view the film several more times to develop themes and get a feeling for how I want to attack the score and then I begin composing.
The process is guided more by the way I choose to compose the score than when I am song writing. In addition to the basic music, I often have to cover sounds for key visual moments and background to create mood. To accomplish this, I use only the highest quality sounds and spend a great deal of time mixing and adding effects to add depth to the sound. Mastering, of course, is the whipped cream on the sundae of the music!
During the process, there may be pieces of music that need director approval (typically main themes and key scenes) and when the score is completed, I will sit with the director for a second session, this time with the music in the film.
After all is said and done, the biggest payoff is to attend a premier and see the film on the big screen and hear the score in the theatre. I am sure I will always remember each and every time I will do that for the rest of my life.
My book, Becoming An Indie Film Composer, is now available on Amazon.com as well as my website at scotthaskin.com in both hard copy and PDF. The audiobook rights have been secured by Audible and will be available through them as well as iTunes in late December/early January. I am very excited about that!
For more information and to see what I am currently working on, please visit my website.
Thanks!
Scott Haskin
I’m very impressed with Scott and his career. He would have made a great door-to-door salesman! His work both in film and in print are an example of what is possible when you stay focused every day, and keep the big picture in view. Great job, man - and thanks for the kind words about SoundOps :) Let us know when you’re ready to master your next film score!- Will
