From the brief to the final mix

Behind the Sound

Practical guides to commissioning original music, briefing a composer and choosing sound for film and advertising.

How to brief a composer

Define the role of the music, references, edit, deliverables and budget before commissioning a score or advertising cue.

Compare custom composition and library music for advertising, short films and brand content through timing, dialogue, versions and scope.

How music licences work for advertising and film, what a licence should cover, and why using a composition does not require owning it.