MOTU Artist Master Class: James Sizemore

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MOTU Artist Master Class: James Sizemore

James Sizemore is a composer and music editor known for his work on films ranging from “The Hobbit” trilogy to the Oscar-winning independent film “Spotlight”. This master class covers creating tempo maps, producing lead sheets, music programming, and 5.1 mix and stem configuration. Recorded on Friday, July 28, 2023.

0:00:00 Introducing James Sizemore
0:00:49 Musical background and getting into DP
0:03:14 Working with Howard Shore
0:03:49 First film with Howard: Mel Gibson’s "Edge of Darkness"
0:04:41 The Hobbit Trilogy
0:05:27 Working with Peter Jackson
0:06:06 Peter Jackon’s influence on the Lord of the Rings score
0:06:57 Challenges scoring the Hobbit
0:08:11 Rings of Power Main Title
0:09:05 Biggest lesson from working with Howard Shore
0:10:02 Music editing vs. composing
0:12:41 Album projects
0:14:32 Bullet points for masterclass
0:15:44 Music editing workflow in DP
0:16:20 Creating a tempo/meter map
0:21:36 Finding source music for scenes
0:23:47 Tempo and pitch analysis
0:26:43 Music programming with larger templates
0:29:42 Template overview
0:31:14 Plays the mockup
0:33:07 Same cue with different orchestration
0:34:13 Plays the temp score
0:36:19 Completed demo with new approach
0:38:00 Howard Shore’s orchestration workflow
0:38:33 Final studio recording (without dialog)
0:40:34 Working in 5.1 surround
0:43:07 Creating a unique score for a car movie
0:43:42 5.1 DP template overview
0:47:17 Score concept for the car movie
0:52:41 Exporting Standard MIDI Files vs. XML files
0:53:37 Question about Articulation Maps in DP11
0:54:06 Question about inputting automation and CC data
0:54:55 Chunks feature in DP
0:56:10 Question about timestretching audio
0:57:28 Question about using Atmos
0:58:58 Question about getting paid if score is thrown out
0:59:52 Question about keeping pre-records
1:01:08 Favorite VIs for orchestral scoring
1:01:54 Show LA Scoring Strings VI
1:04:13 Question about using the Clips feature
1:04:51 Question about hardware synths and external devices
1:05:40 Question about using VEP in 5.1
1:06:17 Question about using Liquidsonics plugins
1:06:36 Question about surround panning
1:09:01 Question about monitoring levels
1:10:19 Question about using analog tape
1:11:00 Question about Howard Shore using DP
1:11:45 Show how Howard Shore uses DP
1:13:03 Question about projects James would like to work on
1:14:23 Question about current project: Amy Schumer show (Life & Beth)

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