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Reinhard Kungel—who has worked as a documentary-film director for ARD for fifteen years—explains in his practice-oriented book how film music can be used deliberately for film, television and video. The book gives media professionals a concise introduction to theoretical foundations and practice-oriented tips, illuminating all genuinely decisive aspects.
This covers music’s sensory perception:
- physiological and psychological aspects
- the world of emotions
- physical reactions
the factual subjects:
- history of film music
- fundamentals of film music
- musical composition
and the functionality of music in film:
- levels
- illustration
- expression
- space and time
- scene music, silence and quotation
The practical section is rounded out with information on:
- commissioned composition
- stock music
- GEMA
- film music on location/in the editing room
- editing
This book is packed with information and written in a very appealing way. The theoretical discussions are not boring, while the content is extensive. “Film Music for Filmmakers” is certainly not a book for a quick read, but it is a valuable addition for anyone involved with film who wants to engage consciously with music for film.
Film Music for Filmmakers
Reinhard Kungel
Publisher: dpunkt.verlag/Edition Mediabook
244 pages
ISBN 978-3-89864-531-7
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