The Reel World: Scoring for Pictures (Paperback)

~ Jeff Rona (Author) "Every film score needs a primary thematic element that makes it unique, identifiable, and memorable..." (more)
Key Phrases: John Williams, Los Angeles, White Squall (more...)

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Product Description

This how-to guide takes you inside the world of creating music for film and television, focusing on key concerns such as: ensuring musical aesthetics, using the most effective technology and techniques, and understanding the business side of things. Packed with case studies and insiderÕs tips, this book lets you learn by example. Also teaches how to nurture positive relationships with music editors, directors, producers, recording engineers, musicians, music executives and more.

About the Author

Jeff Rona is a composer whose scores include the film White Squall and the television shows "Homicide: Life on the Street," "Chicago Hope," "Profiler," and "High Incident."

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Miller Freeman Books (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879305916
• ISBN-13: 978-0879305918
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #149,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most well written book on the subject., September 29, 2002

By	Michael Perkins "derfantastischermike" (Munich, Bavaria Germany) - See all my reviews

This book not only gives you the information you were after when you bought the book in the first place. It is also joy to read. There is a perfect balance between raw information, interviews with the biggies (John Williams, et cetera), and tips on how to think about film music. This is NOT just another fluff book that the author wrote simply because his last three scores were rejected and he needed the money. If you do not find this book to be incredibly helpful then you have either been making film music for 30 years already (even then I find it hard to believe that you didn't find it helpful), or you are just nutts!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit to broad?, July 17, 2006

By	K. Skaarberg (Oslo, Norway) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

At first, I was very pleased with "Scoring for Pictures", but after having read the whole book I am somewhat disappointed. The book covers so many different aspects, ranging from composition and conducting an orchestra to setting up your studio, professional conduct and building a career, it's destined to be a bit shallow in each area. It certainly makes good points in each area, but I would prefer more depth in the areas specific to film scoring, and less "general advise".

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Packed with Informational Goodness, October 24, 2002

By	J. Caylor "coloradocrim" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not much to say besides, I love this book. Had it not been so jammed with great info, I would have been more turned off by the typos and somewhat disjointed nature of the read. However, if you're trying to learn the basics of film and tv score, check it out.