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Events - Technical Master Class - Desktop Mixing for Screen Composers


  • Date: Thursday, Feb 21 2008
  • Time: 16:00 - 18:30

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Overview

The first in a series of master classes for professional film and television composers run in partnership with Apple at the Apple Conference Centre in Hanover Street.  These events are exclusive to Screened Music Composers and Events Members only.  They are aimed at those working professionally in the arena of film and television composition and so a high level of technical competence is assumed.

All master classes will be presented on Logic 8 by Apple Distinguished Professional John Moores. They will focus on universal production techniques rather than any specific platform, drawing on real world examples of noteworthy film and television music. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

A note from John Moores

"Modern trends mean that, as composers familiar with harmony, melody and orchestration, we need to have skills in music production techniques, sound design and mixing. This series of workshops aims to bring together the technical considerations, creative possibilities and aesthetics of modern music production, directed towards the 21st century film and television composer."

John will be joined by Special Guest Speaker David Lowe. David’s work includes the themes for BBC News, BBC News 24, BBC World Service, The One Show, Panorama, Wildlife on One, The Really Wild Show, Grand Designs and 5th Gear.

Master Class Details - Desktop Mixing: Painting a Picture

This master class will focus on the following techniques:

  • Sound, space and a sense of direction
  • Dynamics management
  • Frequency management
  • Loudness and hearing
  • Space
  • Mixing for surround

John Moores Biography

An Apple Distinguished Professional, John works for Apple Europe as the Train-the-Trainer Mentor and as an Apple Certified Trainer (Advanced Logic Pro). He provides quality training for several Apple Accredited Training Centres in the UK and runs a Music Technology Consultancy, offering technical/training support for a number of professional film/tv composers, music studios and corporate clients including Trevor Jones, Rob Lane, Martin Phipps, Mike Trim, Philip Appleby, Paul Dakeyne and Rick Wilde.

John has written and produced music for television, radio, film, corporate and multimedia, and provided a sound design service for industry leaders in these fields. Recent TV credits include BBC TV ‘Crimewatch’ theme (2006). In music publishing, John has created transcriptions and programmed/produced the music for over 40 books, including the award-winning “Play Guitar with...” series for Music Sales Ltd.

John is also an accomplished guitarist with over 25 years performing experience in a broad range of jazz, rock and pop styles. He has featured in performances and gigs across the UK and Europe, including the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Session credits include recording for Boy George, Edwin Starr, Paul McCartney, Brothers in Rhythm, and worldwide top 40 act Tinman. Television sessions include 40 Something (ITV) and Hero to Zero (BBC).

  • Author: Steve Molesworth
  • Category: Events
  • Sub-Category: Seminars & Workshops
  • Posted: Thursday; Dec 20 2007
  • Last updated: Wednesday; Sep 30 2009

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