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Apr 2023
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80. Behind the Music: The Art of Film Sc...

XYLO ARIA
About this episode

Soundtracks that accompany the visuals from a film help capture emotions and enhance scenes, but have you ever wondered how this music is created from the initial concept to the final product? In this episode, Xylo chats with film and visual media composer, Adele Etheridge Woodson, on the process of creating a film score, her go-to techniques in producing her compositions, and tips on how to improve your skills as a film score composer.

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