Introduction to Soundtrack: Music for your Animation Project

A course by user11612310 surname11612310 , Music producers

Music producers. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined November 2022

Learn how to create amazing soundtracks and bring your creative vision to life.

100% positive reviews (9)
517 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to create amazing soundtracks and bring your creative vision to life.

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of music and soundtracks in this online course guided by Rubén Feffer and Gustavo Kurlat, renowned musicians and soundtrack producers with extensive experience in animation. In this course, you will learn how to develop soundtracks for audiovisual projects, with a special focus on the exciting field of animation.

Rubén and Gustavo will share their creative process with you and guide you through the fundamental steps of composing music that complements and enriches the visual narrative. You will explore the functions and types of tracks, learn how to relate sound to animation phases and discover the use of digital audio software.

During the course, you will analyze scenes, work with summaries, make suggestions and learn about decoupage and visual narration. You'll learn techniques for organizing your ideas and developing main themes, as well as the importance of interacting with dialogue and sound design. In the end, you will have acquired the necessary skills to create unique soundtracks in harmony with all the elements of each scene.

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What will you learn in this online course?

19 lessons & 14 downloads

Soundtrack functions and moods
12 minutes, 34 seconds
Tools
10 minutes, 33 seconds
Briefing: analyzing the scene
8 minutes, 4 seconds
The research process
5 minutes, 6 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (9)
  • 517 students
  • 19 lessons (2h 44m)
  • 14 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

In the final project of this course, you will have the opportunity to apply everything you have learned and create music for a film fragment. Using your newly acquired skills and knowledge, you will bring the scene to life through a soundtrack that enhances the visual narrative and transmits emotions to the viewer.

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at musicians, composers and anyone interested in developing soundtracks for audiovisual projects, especially within the scope of animation. Whether you are a beginner or have experience in the field of music, Rubén and Gustavo will guide you through the process of creating soundtracks, providing you with the tools and techniques necessary to enhance your creativity and musical expression in the audiovisual field.

Requirements and materials

To make the most of this course, it is recommended that you have basic knowledge of musical language and experience with audio production software. Furthermore, you will need to have the necessary materials to compose and produce music, such as musical instruments and digital audio software.


Reviews

517 Students
9 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

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Rubén Feffer and Gustavo Kurlat are renowned musicians and soundtrack producers with a broad trajectory in the audiovisual industry. His experience includes collaboration in award-winning films and animation series, from which he has produced his musical hue in productions such as "Tito and the Birds", "El Niño y el Mundo", "Vivi Viravento", "A Jugar" and "Seninha in la calle de los locos".

These talented artists on the ground are composers, but also translators of ideas from directors and scriptwriters, bringing their intuition and sensitivity to conceiving impactful works that remain in the memory and heart of the public. Through this course, Rubén and Gustavo will share their knowledge and experience, guiding you through the fascinating process of developing soundtracks for audiovisual projects.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Prior concepts

    • The soundtrack
    • Soundtrack functions and moods
    • Different types of tracks and animations
    • Steps of an animation and creating its track
    • Tools
  • U3

    Analysis and study

    • Briefing: analyzing the scene
    • Self-briefing
    • Decoupage of a scene
    • The scene map
    • The research process
  • U4

    Track creation and production

    • The theme
    • The arrangement
    • Commenting on the choices: the scene map and arrangement
    • Sound draft
    • Project track: performance
  • U5

    Other possibilities

    • Adjustments, recording and finalizing the track
    • Songs
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to Soundtrack: How to create music for your animation project

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Introduction to Soundtrack: Music for your Animation Project. Music, and Audio course by user11612310 surname11612310

Introduction to Soundtrack: Music for your Animation Project

A course by user11612310 surname11612310
Music producers. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined November 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (9)
  • 517 students