If you’re a director who has become too attached to the temp score, you’re essentially falling in love with something you can’t have. While it may feel impossible to let go, it is possible. Let’s look at some ways you can break up with your temp score and move on. 

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:

Why you shouldn’t use temp scores from other movies

Collaborating with composers early on

The benefit of switching up scores in the edit

How directors fall in love with what they see in the edit 

How the score is almost like a character within a scene

The dangers of placeholders

Getting attached to character names

NAB - why you should go

Blackmagic cameras - affordable, efficient, and high-quality

The Blackmagic camera phone app on Apple and Android

Shooting with cinema lenses versus still photo lenses



Memorable Quotes

“I’m getting feelings from that movie and it’s impacting my ability to engage with your movie.” [4:30]

“If a director spends six months editing a movie, they get kind of attached to how it looks and how it sounds.” [15:12]

“In post-production, familiarity can breed affection.” [16:57]

“Placeholders are a thing to be conscious of and used strategically.” [29:41]



Mentioned
 Every Frame a Painting - The Marvel Symphonic Universe 

The Art of the Score Podcast 

Here’s Everything You May Have Missed at NAB 2024

 
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