Creating Epic Cinematic Compositions
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5:44 What is an Epic, Cinematic Composition?
Gary welcomes you and gives a short introduction on what epic, cinematic compositions are and a play through of the track you'll be working on together.
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5:39 Software
Gary now covers the software requirements and gives recommendations on what you'll need to write for a Cinematic Composition.
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7:29 Creating String Ostinatos Pt. 1
Gary begins by showing you how to write an ostinato pattern with the 1st violins.
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5:32 Creating String Ostinatos Pt. 2
This video takes the ostinato further to the 2nd Violins and how you can use Step Input recording when creating the part.
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7:43 Adding Extra Strings
Now learn how to build up the rest of the string section by recording parts for the Viola, Cellos and Basses.
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5:54 Introducing the Horn Melody
Gary shows you how the Piano melody sketch is moved across to the Horns, and how the MIDI data is edited to create a realistic performance.
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7:16 Accompanying Brass Parts
The rest of the Brass parts are now recorded in for the Trumpets and Trombones.
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3:28 Using Pads for Ambient Drone Soundscapes
Gary now demonstrates how a synthetic pad is recorded in to add a certain mood to the production's intro.
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6:50 Emotive Piano Motif
See how an emotive piano motif is recorded in the introduction section over the pads, adding more depth to the soundscape.
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4:22 Using Pulsing Instruments
Gary reveals how to record a pulsing / sequenced sound to create tension and add pace to the arrangement.
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8:45 Adding Risers for Effects
Now see how to add in riser effects to build up to the big impact moment in the arrangement for dramatic effect.
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10:07 Building Up Epic Percussion Pt. 1
Explore constructing the rhythms for the different percussion parts in the arrangement.
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8:30 Building Up Epic Percussion Pt. 2
Gary continues to build up the percussion parts for the percussion section, adding some final elements.
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8:12 Extra Flourishes with Woodwinds
Woodwinds are now added in to add some extra interest and detail to the production.
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3:25 Adding Choirs to the Mix
Gary now experiments with Choirs to add a human element to the arrangement.
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10:17 What is a Braam?
Gary explains what a Braam is and how you can create it with the Brass and Percussion sections.
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12:14 Braams with Strings & Choirs
See how to add more complexity into the Braam by adding some strings and choirs to the mix.
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5:46 Reiteration of Piano Theme for Outro
Explore how to repeat the Piano motif played in the intro, and add it to the outro of the songs as well, including the pads over it for more impact.
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11:17 Checking the Mix Pt. 1 - Levels & Automation
Follow along as Gary starts working the mix by balancing the different levels of the tracks, plus adds in volume automation for more precise control.
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9:52 Checking the Mix Pt. 2 - EQ, Compression & Reverb
Now explore how you can use EQ, Compression Effects and Reverb Sends in your Cinematic Compositions for an even bigger, more complex sound.
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10:03 Exporting Out Your Song & Audio Stems
Wrapping it up, Gary shows you how to Export out your song, as well as how and why to print audio stems of your different sections of your epic, cinematic composition.
Product Overview
Orchestral wiz Gary Hiebner shows you how to create an epic cinematic composition from scratch, which can be used for a film, game or TV soundtrack. You also get the Logic Pro X project file containing the associated MIDI files allowing you to experiment with your own virtual instruments, as well as the audio stems, so you can compare your sounds against Gary’s!
Gary begins by welcoming you and goes over what you’ll be accomplishing in the video series, as well as plays you the cinematic production you’ll create together. He also goes over the software needed to produce this type of arrangement.
You’ll then jump right in, starting with creating string ostinatos, adding extra strings, horn melodies, brass parts, as well as how to create ambient drone patches to support and mystify the composition.
Crafting the piano motif is next, followed by how to use pulsing instruments to create tension and add pace to the arrangement. Gary then shows you how to add riser effects to build up to the big impact moment in the arrangement, for dramatic effect.
You’ll then continue on and see how to build up percussion parts, add woodwind flourishes, add a choir for a human element, what a Braam is and how make it more complex with strings and a choir, and how to bring back the piano theme at the end of the arrangement to tie it all together.
Concluding the series, Gary demonstrates how to mix it all with proper level setting, automation, EQ, compression and reverb, as well as how to export your creation as a stereo file and as individual stems to give to other audio and film professionals.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you have ever wondered what goes into creating an epic cinematic composition, or want to start composing your own, this is a great place to start. Begin your journey into this awesome production genre and watch “Creating Epic Cinematic Compositions” now!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 day ago
This did show a lot. Helped no end.
Lately been playing about with orchestration this really gave me some good answers to achieve what I was looking for. Thank you
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 month ago
Very Valuable Knowledge Great Teaching
I am excited to watch this in Logic X . My new DAW with insights how to use VI layered from various libraries. The techniques and step by step work flows are very good and easy to adapt. This will be easily adapted even into more Harmony and Composition oriented works.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 months ago
Excellent
This course is so much fun and so helpful -- it's been a great experience to go through the videos and apply the ideas to my own composition. My own result is quite different from the sample provided in the course, but by following along I've learned a ton about my DAW, MIDI editing, orchestration, the characteristics of my own orchestral libraries (I'm using NI's Symphony Series instruments), as well as having explored the capabilities of some of the NI instruments I hadn't yet had the opportunity to learn or use, like Evolve. This is top-quality content. Well done and thank you.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 months ago
Perfect Walk Through
The exact kind of tutorial Like, very informative and thorough, yet moved quickly.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 months ago
Amazing and helpful
Excellent guide to demonstrate how to carry out an epic orchestral composition.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 months ago
Almost perfect!
Very well organized! The only thing I would like on the course is it to be more detailed on orchestration technics (anyway the examples are very good)
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
Very profitable for me
It is a course that addresses many aspects of the cinematic composition and from which you can extract a catalog of resources to compose songs of this type.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
Great course but a bit misleading
The course is amazing in everything. However, the course title is a bit misleading as it's not a composition course. The course is more of instruments arrangement and orchestration. Composition is a different story that shows what scales, chords, modes, etc. to be used in an epic project. Despite the instructor slightly covered a small glimpse of Composition by offering certain chord progressions, most of the material was talking about arrangement. Hence, the four stars. Other than that, the entire tutorial was carefully prepared and properly delivered. Well done.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
I find it very helpful.
I am truly enjoying the video training on creating Epic Cinematic Composition. You have an outstanding method of teaching. Very few provide detail style of instructions and illustrations as you do. Thanks
I am a: Professional, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 7 months ago
Comprehensive and well presented.
Just a brief mention in the beginning on writing a piano sketch so a beginner will need to have that to get started but covers just about everything else. I felt like I came away from the series with a blueprint for orchestrating this type of music.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 day ago
This did show a lot. Helped no end.
Lately been playing about with orchestration this really gave me some good answers to achieve what I was looking for. Thank you
Submitted 1 month ago
Very Valuable Knowledge Great Teaching
I am excited to watch this in Logic X . My new DAW with insights how to use VI layered from various libraries. The techniques and step by step work flows are very good and easy to adapt. This will be easily adapted even into more Harmony and Composition oriented works.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 months ago
Excellent
This course is so much fun and so helpful -- it's been a great experience to go through the videos and apply the ideas to my own composition. My own result is quite different from the sample provided in the course, but by following along I've learned a ton about my DAW, MIDI editing, orchestration, the characteristics of my own orchestral libraries (I'm using NI's Symphony Series instruments), as well as having explored the capabilities of some of the NI instruments I hadn't yet had the opportunity to learn or use, like Evolve. This is top-quality content. Well done and thank you.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer
Submitted 3 months ago
Perfect Walk Through
The exact kind of tutorial Like, very informative and thorough, yet moved quickly.
Submitted 3 months ago
Amazing and helpful
Excellent guide to demonstrate how to carry out an epic orchestral composition.
Submitted 3 months ago
Almost perfect!
Very well organized! The only thing I would like on the course is it to be more detailed on orchestration technics (anyway the examples are very good)
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Reaper
Submitted 6 months ago
Very profitable for me
It is a course that addresses many aspects of the cinematic composition and from which you can extract a catalog of resources to compose songs of this type.
Submitted 6 months ago
Great course but a bit misleading
The course is amazing in everything. However, the course title is a bit misleading as it's not a composition course. The course is more of instruments arrangement and orchestration. Composition is a different story that shows what scales, chords, modes, etc. to be used in an epic project. Despite the instructor slightly covered a small glimpse of Composition by offering certain chord progressions, most of the material was talking about arrangement. Hence, the four stars. Other than that, the entire tutorial was carefully prepared and properly delivered. Well done.
Submitted 6 months ago
I find it very helpful.
I am truly enjoying the video training on creating Epic Cinematic Composition. You have an outstanding method of teaching. Very few provide detail style of instructions and illustrations as you do. Thanks
I am a: Professional, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Submitted 7 months ago
Comprehensive and well presented.
Just a brief mention in the beginning on writing a piano sketch so a beginner will need to have that to get started but covers just about everything else. I felt like I came away from the series with a blueprint for orchestrating this type of music.
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