📽️ Film & TV | Theme & Music Composition

Starting at

$

3,000

About this service

Summary

The project you have put so much effort and love into, deserves a "nail-biter" of a score to pull in your viewers in 𝄞 I specialize in in the box hybrid tension scores for thrillers, crime and action, and will help you bring your viewers to the edge of their seat! Send me your details, and let's get started right now!
Normal delivery time is 7-10 business days.
Some examples of pricing, and what you can expect for your projects
For a typical basic-cable series episode fees (all-in “package” – composer + studio time + live players if any) start at $3000, coming out to approximately 75$ pr minute of finished music.
For a normal Network thriller/crime episode fee the price starts at $10,000, coming out to approximately $250 pr minute of finished music.
These prices may vary depending on the type of network/project, and the complexity. Per episode package prices vary all the way from $3000 - $17,500.
Package rates and discounts can be negotiated for larger contracts covering entire project, series or seasons, and similar.
Prices assume 25-40min of original score in a one-hour episode.
I also have quick turnaround options available at a standardized extra cost:
Locked picture delivered <5 days before dub or deadline = +25%
48-hour turnaround = +50% - sometimes 100% (depends on complexity)
Last minute cue tweaks on dub-stage = Hourly rate ($150)
The finalized prices will always be defined in the contract!

Process

The process is defined by your needs, and may differ from client to client, but this is generally what it looks like:
📅✆ Book a call or message me for an initial conversation about what your project is, and what your goals are. This is where we decide if we want to work together, and what to move forwards with in terms of paperwork.
📝 For a movie or TV series this is where we would have our spotting session, go through any reference material, spotting sheets, and discuss your visions and goals for the scenes you want me to score. Sometimes we do not have time for this, and go directly into composing from a written brief.
🎼 I work on the composition, and get you your first cue preview (48-72h) using mockups.
🎶 From this point onwards I send you daily chunks of audio, by reel or act, for approval each evening to keep revisions to a minimum
🎼 You also have access to a 1-line cue sheet kept Live in Google Sheets, where you can flag any picture tweaks etc. immediately

FAQs

  • Do you transcribe for real full orchestra?

    I don't currently do that, but I can definitely help you get this done if you desire.

  • Can you record real orchestras?

    I don't do that by default, no. But I can definitely help you get this done, if you desire and have the budget for it. Real orchestras are expensive, and take a lot of extra work with transcribing compositions for the orchestra etc. If this is something you want, be up front about it, and we can discuss it together!

  • I'm worried about revisions. How many do you do?

    There are 2 revisions included in the offer by default, but will do more at a fee that is defined in the agreement.

  • We do not have picture locked yet, is that ok?

    If you do not have your picture locked yet, that is ok. I can always help you define a sonic palette early on, and be ready when you lock. If I do not receive the locked picture before 5 days ahead of deadline, there is usually a 25% charge uplift.

  • I have questions that still are not answered

    Reach out, and we can have a chat - no strings attached. If you are interested in figuring out if we are a good match, there is no better way of doing that than having a meeting to discuss it further!

What's included

  • High Quality Hybrid Composition Stems

    Quality audio ready to go for your media/feature/short composed to your specification, delivered in quality industry format.

  • Main & Alternate Mixes

    Your main mix (stereo track) is a given, but you will also receive alternate mixes without bass/percussion etc. for maximum flexibility.

  • Score PDFs

    If your score contains any live players, the Score PDFs will be delivered as well as any player notes, in case you want to have this replicated.


Duration

7 days

Skills and tools

Composer

Mixing/Mastering

Music Producer

Cubase

Cubase

Industries

Film
Advertising
Arts & Entertainment