Film & game scoring
Composing music to fit scenes in films and games, timed to the action on screen.
Film & game scoring
- To start
- $100
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's built for the screen.
- There's always more to learn.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
Heads upMore screen time
What it feels like
Film & game scoringAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$100Costs more to start than 80% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$280About $1 an hour at 4 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Score a muted one-minute film clip with a free orchestral library, landing one big moment on the cut.
1 hour or moreAt homeFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does film & game scoring cost to start?
About $100 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does film & game scoring take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do film & game scoring at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is film & game scoring good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Score a muted one-minute film clip with a free orchestral library, landing one big moment on the cut.
Do I need other people for film & game scoring?
No. It works fine on your own.