Film Music Cliches
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Whether you're an experienced composer or someone who's just starting out on your journey, if you listen carefully you'll notice that the world of film music has its own language and conventions.
There are a set number of composition styles or cliches that almost all cinematic music falls into. Of course, every project will have its own direction but wouldn't it be nice if there was a place you could turn to get you started no matter what your director is asking for?
Getting Started - The Easy Way
At Cinematic Composing, we analyzed the different styles or cliches and presented them in one easy-to-follow course that gives you the jump-start you need to get going quickly and easily.
This course is incredibly helpful and lays out everything you're going to need to compose music for almost any type of cue.
Meet your trainer
Marc Jovani, Composer, Teacher, Cofounder of Cinematic Composing
- Based in Los Angeles. Has composed soundtracks for more than 50 movies
- Has provided music for major studios such as NETFLIX, Amazon, Lionsgate, Syfy, FOX.
- His movies have been distributed internationally on leading, nationally broadcasted television channels, including Lifetime (USA), TF1 (France), the Hallmark Channel (USA), Canale 5 (Italy), Antena 3 (Spain), HBO (USA) and more.
- His music has been recorded in major studios: Warner Bros (Burbank), EastWest (Hollywood), and others.
- Co-founder of Cinematic Composing (2016) with more than 10.000 students and growing
- Berklee College of Music: Composition & Orchestration teacher at Berklee (2010-2016)
Stories on Marc Jovani
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Thank you!
I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have gotten from Cinematic Composing.
Seeing Marc’s videos and hearing about the courses he has created kept my fire alive. The knowledge he shares is very motivating to me. I am excited to...
I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have gotten from Cinematic Composing.
Seeing Marc’s videos and hearing about the courses he has created kept my fire alive. The knowledge he shares is very motivating to me. I am excited to put the things I have learned into action and share my efforts with the community.
Thanks Marc!
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
I highly recommend it
I highly recommend it
Marc Jovani is a truly inspiring teacher. His coiurses rekindled my interest in composing music.
Marc Jovani is a truly inspiring teacher. His coiurses rekindled my interest in composing music.
Guitar player - Composer Zaragoza (España)
From Leipzig to L.A.
From Leipzig to L.A.
Hello Guys,
I´m a composer for film based in germany, leipzig. I joined CC because I like Marc Jovani's music very much and his way of narrating and communicating inspires me.
Hello Guys,
I´m a composer for film based in germany, leipzig. I joined CC because I like Marc Jovani's music very much and his way of narrating and communicating inspires me.
Filmcomposer Leipzig (Germany)
I learned a lot
I learned a lot
Before the course, I was impressed with the way Marc explained things. This impression grew even more as he progressed. I learned a lot about workflow and ways to increase my production speed. This has inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for...
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Before the course, I was impressed with the way Marc explained things. This impression grew even more as he progressed. I learned a lot about workflow and ways to increase my production speed. This has inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your experience! I am looking forward to getting through the other courses!
CN
Composer Fall River MA (USA)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
The courses are great. Marc give us great knowledge, He really know how to make great samples mockups. He shares with us all his knowledge and his tricks and tips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
The courses are great. Marc give us great knowledge, He really know how to make great samples mockups. He shares with us all his knowledge and his tricks and tips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Music Composer Montpellier (France)
What You'll Learn
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1. Edge of their seats.
Learn how to compose an edge-of-your-seat High-Intensity Action cue.
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2. Super Anyone?
Bring an Action Hero to life with a bold cue.
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3. Tap into the Dark Side
Uncover the secrets to getting an audience to fear and despise an Action Villain.
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4. Hold On To Your seats
Discover how to score an Action-Adventure blockbuster.
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5. Somewhere Out There
Help your audience lose themselves in the Fantasy world.
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6. Somebody Please Turn On The Lights
Keep your audience guessing with Suspense and Horror.
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7. Knee Slapping Fun
Uncover the tips for writing quirky Comedy.
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8. Things Just ain't Quite Right around Here
Keep the pot boiling with effective Mood and Drama cues.
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What I needed when I needed it
What I needed when I needed it
I'm so glad to have joined Marc in Cinematic Composing and was able to quickly get my little film scored using every last tip, trick, and tool in the fantasy music portion of the Film Music Cliches course.
Thanks
I'm so glad to have joined Marc in Cinematic Composing and was able to quickly get my little film scored using every last tip, trick, and tool in the fantasy music portion of the Film Music Cliches course.
Thanks
Facilties Director Sunnyvale (United States)
I absolutely love it.
I absolutely love it.
I joined in 2017, so I have been studying with Cinematic Composing since then. I absolutely love it.
I joined in 2017, so I have been studying with Cinematic Composing since then. I absolutely love it.
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I’ve been fortunate enough to be here studying and growing since the beginning, and wow, just an amazing group of individuals and instructors. You’ll receive the right tools and expertise to thrive in composing and the music biz.
I’ve been fortunate enough to be here studying and growing since the beginning, and wow, just an amazing group of individuals and instructors. You’ll receive the right tools and expertise to thrive in composing and the music biz.
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Very Happy with the course
The course is very good and helpful, the information is so detailed it makes it so much easier to understand.
The course is very good and helpful, the information is so detailed it makes it so much easier to understand.
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Very useful...
This course is important for musical analysis, for conducting orchestration and composition, and for improving musical performance in interpretation and execution.
It is also important for the musician to know how to interpret the general...
This course is important for musical analysis, for conducting orchestration and composition, and for improving musical performance in interpretation and execution.
It is also important for the musician to know how to interpret the general score of the orchestra.
Musician Braga (Portugal)
The curriculum
Explore Film Music Cliches
There are 5 main styles or cliches used in film and game music:
- Action music
- Fantasy music
- Suspense and Horror music
- Comedy music
- Mood and Drama music
Sometimes within each style, there will also be a number of sub-styles. For example, the Action category consists of High Intensity, Action Hero, Action Villain and Action Adventure which are similar in some ways but very different in others.
The aim of this course is to help you quickly and confidently get composing no matter what style is called for.
Modules includes in this course
Module 1.
Introduction
Introduction
Module 2.
Action
Action
Module 3.
Suspense and Horror
Suspense and Horror
Module 4.
Fantasy
Fantasy
Module 5.
Comedy
Comedy
Module 6.
Mood Drama
Mood Drama
What People Say About This Program
Thanks Cinematic Composing
Thanks Cinematic Composing
This course is awesome and extremely helpful for all composers. It has helped me a lot.
I am truly grateful to Cinematic Composing.
This course is awesome and extremely helpful for all composers. It has helped me a lot.
I am truly grateful to Cinematic Composing.
Music Composer Sidney (Australia)
It's a great place
It's a great place
Either if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Cinematic Composing is a great place to build on that knowledge and continue learning about music production.
Either if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Cinematic Composing is a great place to build on that knowledge and continue learning about music production.
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I recommend the course
I recommend the course
the course is very practical, direct, and clear. Above all, they are already helping me to create a model of work that I did not know, step by step
the course is very practical, direct, and clear. Above all, they are already helping me to create a model of work that I did not know, step by step
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I´m so grateful
I am very grateful to be in the Cinematic Composing courses.
It is a delight to see how I am starting to have skills where before I only had some basic ones.
I am very grateful to be in the Cinematic Composing courses.
It is a delight to see how I am starting to have skills where before I only had some basic ones.
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
I like the courses very much
I like the courses very much
I like the courses very much, because it explains very well and very detailed how to write specific music.
I like the courses very much, because it explains very well and very detailed how to write specific music.
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Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
If you are on the lookout for a great course on film scoring, look no further. All killer, no filler here.
Highly recommended!
If you are on the lookout for a great course on film scoring, look no further. All killer, no filler here.
Highly recommended!
Music Composer Oslo (Noruega)
Excellent course.
Excellent course.
Very detailed and informative and easily understandable for even a complete beginner with the use and explanation of theory vernacular.
My favorite thing about these courses is they get right down to the point of it; there's no fluff, it's...
Very detailed and informative and easily understandable for even a complete beginner with the use and explanation of theory vernacular.
My favorite thing about these courses is they get right down to the point of it; there's no fluff, it's just all content.
Music Composer Coquitlam (Canada)
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If you're just starting out in the field of cinematic media composition or want to improve your existing skills
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If you're just starting out in the field of cinematic media composition or want to improve your existing skills
take the course!
Music Composer Shangai (China)
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I'm already learning more than I ever could
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“This course has been a fantastic experience thus far.
It's far superior to just searching for online tuts.
This course is all a hit!.”
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
the best decision one can make
the best decision one can make
Deciding to take this course as an addition to a contemporary media composer's arsenal is one of the best decision one can make.
Deciding to take this course as an addition to a contemporary media composer's arsenal is one of the best decision one can make.
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Get Access to Film Music Cliches PLUS unlock everything else on Cinematic Composing. You get the catalog of courses unlocked for less than $2 a day
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