Logic for Film Scoring, advice for new guy

[Lane]

Well I am new to the DAW world and am looking into Logic to use

mainly for film scoring.I like the UI and have gotten ringing endorsements

of the program from film guys like Marteen Spruijt . So I was wondering

if I could get some feedback or advice from anyone using the app

predominately for scoring. My concerns arise from forum posts (ie. problems

with tempo changes and syncing , bouncing to QT movie) and frustrations

I hear about the implementation of the scoring features. I'm not sure if

these frustrations should point me in another direction since I am new

and don't quite know the challenges that lie before me. So, any feedback

would be much appreciated.

[David Baeck]

Hello, here are a few links to excellent (free) articles in Sound on Sound :

 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar04/articles/logicnotes.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr04/articles/logicnotes.htm

 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Aug02/articles/logicnotes0802.asp

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Oct02/articles/logicnotes1002.asp

 

These articles were written before the release of Logic 7, but are still higly recommended to learn a few basics how to set up Logic for working to picture.

[steveH]

Logic, historically, has been a DAW of choice for those of us who score to picture.

It's flexible, powerful and allows for some amazing creativity. However, there is no doubt that the latest release has been somewhat buggy. Because of my years of Logic scoring experience, I know how to compensate. For a newby, it may be much more difficult.

 

I love Logic for scoring... that said, it will take any newby a bit of time and practice to accumulate to skills, techniques, and the bug work-arounds in this latest incarnation of this amazing tool.

[medusaproductions]

I have used logic to score a couple of projects and I absolutely love it. One of my favorite features is the detect cuts and convert cuts to marker. THis is a great way of laying out your thematic and musical changes in time with the editing.

 

Good luck.

[Lane]

Thanks to all for your feedback. The Sound on Sound articles are a great resource.

[David Baeck]

Hi David, maybe it's a good idea to add a scoring sticky to the section 'Logic tips & tricks'? I'd also appreciate a sticky on surround in Logic. Thx a lot for your help!