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At DreamWorks, Todd Homme is responsible for all live action film and television music matters. He works closely with filmmakers to determine music needs, and coordinates with his staff to fulfill their requests by contracting a composer, securing a previously recorded or original song, or procuring a sound track deal. He is also involved in the financial aspects of music use. To succeed, you shou…
These executives are charged with supervision of the music in both production and post-production phases, with an emphasis on pre-existing music. Some also supervise the scoring and mixing process. “Being organized, responding properly, and keeping my word,” are skills Celest Ray cites as keys to her success. “Knowledge of the music business and a good business sense is import…
A music supervisor is hired to oversee all the music that is used in a production, whether on film or television. The supervisor works closely with the director in selecting songs, choosing a composer (if one is used), and acquiring the rights for the production to use the songs. If there is a sound track, the supervisor secures the record deal and works with the appropriate parties …
The business affairs office is responsible for obtaining clearances for all music used in film, television, trailers, and other media produced by the company. A background in publishing or knowledge of music licensing is required. “You have to be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time,” say Julie Butchko. “Literally, you're talking on the phone, researching a so…
These executives handle film and television music supervision, clearance and licensing of songs, invoicing and bills payable, and oversee the day-to-day company operations. To succeed, you should have a broad knowledge of music genres, the ability to negotiate, people skills, and an understanding of music publishing and master licensing. “You have to have a pretty thick skin. You might thin…
A music editor coordinates the technical aspects of film scoring between the production company and the composer. To succeed, you should possess musicality, and technical knowledge of, and skill using, music editing equipment; you must be highly motivated, and have the ability to deliver on schedule. “Being diplomatic; able to listen carefully to what people are trying to communicate and th…
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