A temp track is an existing piece of music which is used during in film production during the editing phase. Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. Filmmaking is the process of making a Film, from an initial story idea or commission through scriptwriting shooting editing and finally distribution to an audience Editing Language, Images or Sound through correction condensation organization and other modifications in various media [1] It serves as a guideline for the mood or atmosphere the director is looking for in a scene. While some feel that that having to follow a temp track can be limiting for a composer[2], it can be useful tool in finding the right style of music for a particular scene and can be a time-saver for both the composer and director [3]. A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance
The temp track is sometimes also referred to as scratch music[4], temp score[5] or temp music. [6]
References
- ^ CJO - Abstract - The role of the music editor and the ‘temp track’ as blueprint for the score, source music, and scource music of films
- ^ 6/3/98: X-Files: Fight the Temp-Track
- ^ Epic Sound - music, sound design and voice acting
- ^ filmmaking.net | internet filmmaker's faq : What is scratch music/temp track?
- ^ Glossary: Temp Score | Sweetwater.com
- ^ What is Temp Music? : Glossary of Music Production Terms : Media Music Now
External links
- Definition of the term temp track
- The Relevance of Temp Tracks - a guide on how temp tracks can be a useful tool for finding the right music for a production
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