Award Sounds Music, Photography and Consultancy

In Page 1, I introduced a few organisations structure and my thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Preference  read more »

I mentioned some ideas about setting up a production company in order to complete the Side Project that I want to do.

In this article, I'll expand on those ideas and document a few issues that will have to be handled at some point in the organisation's lifetime.

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Science-fiction is heavily laden with context rather than plot. Those series that feature good plot and good, well-thought out character stand out from the crowd, even when the cinematography and set are not up-to professional standards.

I like the idea of something that stands out. Think BSG (either actually, but more the reimagined series), Lexx, Firefly, Red Dwarf.

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I've been starting up a Space Opera side project; it's part hobby, part ambition, part potential company. I haven't figured out how I'll set the body up, I'd like it to be close to a co-operative whatever the formal structure is. The principle is that everybody can get a share based on what they put into it. I've using the phrase "production company" loosely since it may not actually be a company.  read more »

I'd figured that with the amount of people trying to get into the movie industry as animators, compositors, etc plus those who are just involved as a hobby, there must be many sites about 3d modelling. Expect to find me on a few as I look to recruit members to my current Space Opera side project. The side project is becoming more major the more I think about it. Ideally I'll find a site or two that I can become a longer-lasting, active member on rather than the type of visitor who only registers in order to leech people away.  read more »

I've been thinking a bit more about the Space Opera side-project. Although I expected to have to leave this for a few months while I'm completing a consultancy project instead, I've found my mind playing around with a few ideas.  read more »

This is the second part of the list, part 1 is in an earlier article.

21. There's always someone else
The good guys kill the evil overlord and/or dismantle the evil operation. If a sequel is required, then the following are the usual results:  read more »

Top 20 features of a Space Opera.
Bit of fun today. Here are the top 20 features of a Space Opera as I see them.

1. Spaceships  read more »

I've written about wanting to write some more music for a Space Opera. I've done what I've said and there are now some rough ideas that I've been working on.

Two versions:

1) Orchestral - short
This is what I envisage for an opening title sequence. The music changes theme on a regular basis to reflect changing scenes Think of a typical title sequence where each character/actor is introduced or where the sequence reflects different parts of the story, some already shown, some still to be released.
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I like to have a few projects on the go at any one time. Apart from those I'm contracted to do, I also like to have a more fun side-project. The current side-project is writing music for a Space Opera. I'll post any articles on this under the Side Project heading.

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