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33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Not a bad book, but not what I expected Jan 11, 2007
By Vlad AGACHI
When I bought "The Complete Guide to Film Scoring", i wasn't expecting it to be so... complete.
Actually, being a music major i was expecting a much more musical approach to this subject. I was interested in examples and more detailed information about how to write music for a film. The book includes this subject in a chapter, but it is treated pretty generaly.
What I found, and in really detailed way, were the means of making money with your score, full of examples, different approaches and all the necessary data to take full advantage of your score. However, it didn't satisfy me too much.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
The perfect book for getting the big Picture... Mar 23, 2001
By Jerome Salyers
My partner and I are just starting to get into this business, but here in Switzerland, getting information on this industry is not so easy. Richard Davis' book was just what the doctor ordered for giving us a view into the different facets of the business; from who does what and when to what to be aware of when it comes to getting your pay. Be warned that the book is about the business and not about getting into the business. Although the author is very postive, and very constructive, there is no discussion about managers, or agents, or any specifics about where one might begin to make calls, send demos or knock on doors. But that wasn't what the author was aiming for, and the book does not lack because of it. The interviews with producing composers are fabulous, as well as the plethora of quotes from varied professionals in the business. If you're only going to get one book to find out about the film scoring business, this is the one to get.
20 of 23 found the following review helpful:
A Valuble Gem for the Aspiring Film Composer Dec 26, 2001
By Robert Pollock
Film composer Richard Davis's Complete Guide to Film Scoring is indeed complete. It is the only book I know that has all the fundamentals of composing the music for a film, from the spotting to the recording session and mix, giving fascinating facts and detail along the way. It even includes the financial part of the composing process and the agents, royalties copyrights, and contracts involved. As I first found my love for film composing, I knew nothing much of it and had many questions with no one to answer them. This book not only answered them but shed more light on vague parts of composing and even inspired me. The interviews of the various and rising new composers were delightful and the beginning chapter describing the development of early film music and its various developing styles and composers was very insightful and delighting to read. Richard Davis's book is a must-have for any aspiring film composer. Such knowledge that this book has comes only with experience but Richard Davis easily explains it so we don't have to learn it the hard way.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Good introductory guide May 17, 2004
By Lars Peder Kallar Devold
A great introductory guide to scoring films. Davis explains all the various film music jargon, the roles of music editors and producers (among others) and what royalties you are entitled to. Also covered is the history of film music, what techniques you use to synchronize the action, how to strike deals, the importance of personal relations, et.c. I found it to be an enlightening guide that gave me the answers I was looking for. The language is dry for the most part, but easy to read and learn from.
17 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Buy this book! Oct 25, 2000
By Jason Thomas
Composers interested in writing for film will find this book a very welcome addition to a field of education still in its infancy. With only 2 colleges in the u.s. offering degrees in film scoring (Berklee College of Music and U.S.C) and very little literature on the subject in print, it is difficult to learn the techniques involved in scoring for film and tv without actually being involved in the industry. Complete guide to film scoring is exactly what the title would suggest, COMPLETE. Those familiar with On the Track (another great title for those interested in Film Music which is unfortunately no longer as relevent to TODAY's industry...) will find the Complete Guide to be the only book on the market capable of replacing this title as the standard in film music education. The complete guide is an absolute must for those just beginning their careers, industry pros, or anyone with a love of the art of film music. It's packed with info without the atmosphere of a text book, covers every aspect of the industry, and is just an all in all fun read! Order it today and begin or broaden your knowledge of the scoring process.
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