[Fmpro] Composers Reel Tip on YouTube

[Christopher Alpiar]

I think you have a lot of passion and a big heart to put that kind of  
info into an online production. I know you want to keep it buddy buddy  
but you might really consider scripting yourself and editing so that  
every sentence is perfect and concise. Because what you end up with is  
a lot of really good info and a lot of well felt intent lost in a  
little scattered thought. I watch it and I see a professional showing  
how unprofessional he can be. But your genuine interest to educate  
overshadows it and it still has great value but I bet you could get  
your ideas to a lot more people with a little different production  
approach ;-)

I also don't necessarily agree on some of your points, like not  
arguing with a director. Some of the greatest composers in the world  
are very confrontational. While of course the director has a viewpoint  
of what the score should sound like and yes he ultimately controls  
your status, you are paid to be the ultimate expert in translating  
emotion and ambience into music. So you GOT to have balls enough to  
stand up for what you know is right. You have to know when to accept  
the directors judgement also and not get fired, but its up to you to  
understand how to verbalize why you feel something at a certain time  
with the director and not just be a kiss-ass "yes" man. Of course you  
need to accept critique as well and be willing to bend but not always  
especially when you feel strongly about it. I think you should be  
teaching kids to have more balls today, how to discover a self worth  
that is high enough to know you deserve to get paid well, to know you  
are the expert and should be driving the conversations about the music  
portion of your project ;-)

Thanks tho George, as much as a am critical I also enjoy your youtube  
sessions, good luck with it!

Christopher Kennedy Alpiar
Cinematic Composer
937.294.0900 (Dayton Studio)
310.339.9603 (Los Angeles)
877.294.0912 (Toll Free)
www.alpiar.com








On Jul 16, 2008, at 5:08 PM, George wrote:

> Hi Gang...
>
> I just posted a video tip on building a reel for young
> composers with bullet point info -
> http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=ypD-yZ27SN0&feature=email
> I would love it if my fellow seasond vet composers
> would check it out and leave thoughts or comments if I
> missed any important info.
>
> Best,
>
> George
>
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