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Recording Orchestra and Other Classical Music Ensembles, 2nd Edition
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Recording Orchestra and Other Classical Music Ensembles, 2nd Edition

by Richard King
August 2024
Intermediate to advanced
278 pages
8h 45m
English
Focal Press
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Chapter 29Film Score Recording and Mixing

DOI: 10.4324/9781003319429-36

An entire book could be written on recording film scores, as there is such a vast amount of detail and so many variables to discuss on the subject. This chapter will provide a full overview of the process, including logistics, microphone positions, DAW preparation and a breakdown of all personnel involved. While the basic principles of classical music recording still apply to orchestral film score recording, many adjustments and adaptations are required in order to achieve certain specific aesthetic requirements of the discipline. The musical score resides in and among various sound effects and ambiences and will always be overshadowed by dialog, which is the most important ...

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