Pinky Miranda Productions

Whether you’re creating a music video or a short film, the music playing the background is more important than you think.

Quick tips:

• In the background of dialog, insert subtle music that doesn’t draw attention away from the dialog and to itself
• Sometimes blaring orchestral tunes aren’t the best choice for action sequences- subtlety is a beautiful thing. Just a simple low chorus or woodwind ensemble can highlight the action.
• Keep a theme throughout: find a mood you’re presenting and stick to that. Music that jumps all over the place tone-wise isn’t the best idea. Everything should have a relating element.

I take hours to decide on what music I want to include- sometimes I even create my own music if I still haven’t found the right piece.

**Note: Sound effects can really emphasize certain things in your movie. Keep that in mind when you’re creating your soundtrack; you don’t want your sounds to be drowned out by screaming trumpets.

More tips to come!

~Rika