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Epic, Cinematic Composing with Studio One

Name: Epic, Cinematic Composing with Studio One
Rating: 4.6 (81 reviews)

Learn how to compose in an epic, cinematic way in Studio One

Created byGary Hiebner

Last updated 1/2022

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to Compose with Orchestral Instruments
How to Combine Orchestral Instruments with Other Types of Instruments
Learn how to build up a Motief or Theme Idea up to a full Orchestration
How to record, Edit and produce Cinematic Compositions in Studio One

Course content

10 sections • 27 lectures • 2h 57m total length

Introduction0:47
In this video I go over what is going to be covered in this course
Starting with a Chord Progression and Melody4:59
Starting off we begin with a 4 chord progression, and I show you how you can elaborate on the chord progression with chord voice leading and adding a melody idea.
CORRECTION: on the Chord Progression used0:31
This is a correction to the chord progression I mentioned in the previous video. This is the chord progression I am going to be using for the remainder of the course.
Assignment 1: Write your own Chord progression and Melody

Strings to Spell Out the Chords8:15
Here we take a look at how to take the chord progression piano sketch and map it out across the Violins, Violas , Cellos and Basses
Creating a String Ostinato7:59
Here we take a look at how you can create a string ostinato passage with the 1st and 2nd Violins
Building up to the Main Motief9:11
Now with the string section built up, we take a look at how we can create an Intro section leading up to the String Motief.
Assignment 2: Convert Chords to String Section

Using Pads for Ambience5:22
This video goes over how you can use a synth pad to create a build up and interest and tension in a cinematic composition.
Creating an Emotive Piano Part6:50
This video builds on the Pad section by adding an emotive Piano Part
Using an Ambient Sounding Piano3:48
Here we create a call and response part with the main Piano, using a more heavy processed ambient sounding piano part.
Adding the Melody5:12
Here we expand on the Piano part and show how to incorporate the melody into the production.
Assignment 3: Expand on your Piano and Try use some Synth Pads

Articulation Switching6:04
In this video we will take a look at how to switch between different articulations on the orchestral Presence Instruments
Modifying the Theme or Motief6:12
Here we will take a look at how to alter the original theme, so that it sounds different. Yet still has memorable elements from the original theme.
Modifying the String Section7:33
From what we have learnt in the last few videos, here we will take a look at how to modify the string section
Modifying the Ostinato5:42
Here we will modify the String ostinato for the alternate Motief
Modifying the Brass7:46
He we move over onto the brass section and modify this for the adapted motief.
Modifying the Percussion6:32
Also in this video we take a look at how to adjust the percussion section for the adapted motief
Assignment 7: Now Modify your Theme

Braam Design: Brass Section6:21
In the following videos we will explore how to create a Hans Zimmer-Style Braam. Starting off we'll see how to take a piano sketch and transfer it across to the Brass section
Braam Design: Percussion5:20
Following on from the last video, here we will look at the Percussion section for the Braam.
Braam Design: String Section10:33
Next we will explore how to use the strings in a Braam section with the use of different articulations across the strings.
Extra Braam Sound Design9:43
This video looks at some extra elements we can add to out Big, Braam section and how to make it feel even bigger.
Assignment 9: Design a BRAAM

Requirements

Studio One Artist or Professional Software
A basic knowledge of the application
A basic knowledge of the instruments in an Orchestra
An interest in Epic, Cinematic music

Description

Are you interested in the types of compositions and productions you hear in Film, Trailers, Movies, TV Series, and Games?

Often this is a type of Hybrid Orchestral Compositions, and requires quite a unique composition and production techniques. From the the types of chords and melodies you use, through to the instrument choices you make.

And these types of compositions and productions are possible in Studio One and if you follow the steps I show you in this course, then you too can write your own Epic, Cinematic Compositions

In this course I will show you how you can take a simple piano sketch idea of a chord progression and melody and expand it out into the orchestral instrument, plus other instruments to create your own Unique, Hybrid, Epic Composition

I'll be using the stock instruments and effects in Studio One, plus will point to some free tools that you can use as well to take your compositions and productions further.

So, if sounds like something interesting that you want to learn, then this is the perfect course for you!

Learn the tips, tricks and techniques to create your own Epic, Cinematic Compositions in Studio One

This course will take you step-by-step on how to use the stock tools within Studio One to compose and build up your own Epic, Cinematic Composition

With easy-to-follow tutorials and a real-world example to follow, you'll enjoy learning while taking action.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Chord Progression and melodies to use
Transferring these Chords and Melodies to the Strings and Brass sections of the Orchestra
How to Build up a Motief/Theme and String Ostinato
How to create an introduction which is emotive and builds up tension
Create an Epic, Style Percussion section with Impact and Tension
Adding Other instrument to the Orchestral Mix, like guitars, synths and sound effects
Creating Hans Zimmer-style Braams in your productions!
Mixing Tricks to use in your productions

WHY USE STUDIO ONE 5?

Studio One is a packed with a ton of tools and features to use in your productions

Using the included tools and features to take your Studio One songs to the next level

WHY LEARN FROM US?

This course will go through the steps on how to take your chord progression and melodies ideas, and convert them to Epic, Cinematic-style compositions using the stock instruments and effects in Studio One.

My goal with the course is to gives you the tools and tricks that you need within Studio one to create these types of songs.

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN THE COURSE!

Cheers,

Gary Hiebner

Who this course is for:

Studio One users wanting to learn how to write and compose in a epic, cinematic style
Studio One users who want to learn a new style and genre of composing to add to their skillset

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 6min

The String Section3 lectures • 25min

Using Pads and Pianos4 lectures • 21min

The Brass Section2 lectures • 12min

The Percussion Section1 lecture • 15min

Adding Hybrid Elements1 lecture • 11min

Modifying the Motief/Theme6 lectures • 40min

Woodwinds1 lecture • 15min

Sound Designing a BRAAM4 lectures • 32min

Conclusion2 lectures • 1min

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