Tag: music for film

What Is Cinematic Music?

Firstly, cinematic music is a very broad term that can potentially encompass just about all music ever composed and produced. A little more specifically the term generally applies to the kind of music you would hear in a cinema production, movie, documentary or even short films and indie films. If you think back over all…


How To License Music For Your Projects

Licensing music isn’t difficult in the modern era. The internet is full of music sync licensing websites and they make this process a breeze. Gone are the days of battling legalities and trying to comprehend the entire process of rights and different rights holders. Today, these websites handle all that for you. In many cases…


Is Music Licensing a Scam?

I’ve seen and heard this question being asked on occasion from those who perhaps don’t understand the legalities of using music that doesn’t belong to them. “Is music licensing a scam?” It’s certainly no scam whatsoever, but is sometimes misinterpreted by those who don’t really know what music sync licensing actually is.   The Music…


What Makes Great Cinematic Music?

Music is extremely subjective in nature. One person can love a song while another detests the same song. We all like different things and have a variety of tastes. It’s what makes life – and us as human beings – more interesting. But what about when it comes to the music in movies? Will everyone…


When and Why You Need to Buy a Music Sync License

Music licensing and sync licensing have been around for a long time now, but more recently these terms have been coming into prominence thanks largely to the internet and many more people having the software, equipment and ability to make their own films and videos. It’s no longer a case of only the big Hollywood…


What is Music Licensing for Film, Movies and Trailers?

What is music licensing for film, movies, trailers and cinema-type productions? What does the license mean and why do you need to purchase one? If you are new to making movies and trailers, then you possibly may not be aware of music sync licensing or the legalities behind it. Unless it’s your own composition or…


How To License Music For Film

If you are working on your first film and have never gone through the legalities of sync licensing music for film and cinema before, then the process could sound daunting. Depending on the kind of music you want, which artist and where you license the music from , the process can be arduous and time…


Where To Find The Best Music Download For Film

  A film without music is like life without emotion. Music sets the scene, the tone, plays on the emotions and really brings everything to life. Whether it’s the next potential blockbuster, a small independent film or a documentary, all films sound better with music and SFX. So, where to find the best music download…