REQ: Studio.com Music & Sound Design for Sync The Complete Process for Scoring TV Commercials

Scoring TV commercials is one of the most lucrative ways to monetize your music. In this class, learn the step-by-step, professional process for creating custom music and sound design for advertisements. Follow along as acclaimed composer Kenneth Lovell shares his start-to-finish method, from understanding a creative brief to scoring to picture, adding sound design, mixing, mastering, and delivering a commercial for broadcast.

Taught by
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Kenneth Lovell
Acclaimed producer, Composer, Sound Designer and multi-instrumentalist. Has worked with artists like The Weeknd, Katy Perry and brands like AFLAC, Fedex and Home Depot.

What you’ll learn
How to use Kenneth's method of "Harmonic Surprise" to captivate viewers.
How to read and understand a creative brief to deliver what the brand wants.
How to use simple plugins to create compelling soundscapes.
How to create drama though harmonic choices and instrumentation.
How to add sound design to picture to create an aural environment.
How to compose, mix, master and deliver a commercial for broadcast.
How to choose the tempo for music to picture.
How to combine music and sound design to create an emotional response.

Class Overview

Learn to create custom sound tracks for sync
In this class, using simple tools and concepts, you will learn exactly how to compose music, sound design, mix and master commercials for sync.

During class, Kenneth Lovell brings you into his studio and shares with you his entire creative process from start to finish. Follow along with Kenneth as he scores, sound designs, and mixes a real, brand new commercial for Kia's new electric car.

Along the way, Kenneth explains everything that he’s doing and thinking in detail — every idea, decision, tool, and technique. By the end of the class, you’ll know everything you need to pursue commercial projects with confidence.