Learning from the professionals in any industry is of utmost value, that is, if you are serious about your craft. This is no different for film composers. While it may be relatively simple to add just any score to a film, the intricacies covered in Richard Davis’ presentation at the New Mexico Filmmakers Conference in 2008 have to be understood, assimilated and utilized in order to take any score to the next level.
Richard Davis teaches at the Berklee College of Music and at this presentation addresses the basic process and timelines, MIDI mockups, temp tracks, and a requirement for the composer not only to be a musician, but step into the mind frame of a filmmaker as well in order to understand the needs and process of telling the story through the score.
Jurgen is a passionate composer who enjoys adding a special musical touch to the films he works on. His passion and long musical experience have allowed him to contribute original scores to films that have gone on to win awards. 
Recognizing the need for quality music in digital media, here are valuable resources that will help you in your journey of honing your skills as a composer. As a filmmaker you may also find helpful information about working with your composer.
2 Comments
2:00 pm
Gabriel H.
Thank you very much for posting this. It was excellent. I especially needed to hear the bit about how it’s the DIRECTOR’s movie. I’ve known that, but I need to do it too- I’m too arrogant, and I should have had that more in focus with the first director I worked with.
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Jurgen Beck
Thanks, Gabriel, for your comment. There seems to exist a fine line between individualism and servitude in any field. As artists we need a healthy amount of individualism to create. On the flip side we need to stay sensitive to the needs of those who we create for – if we want to have repeat projects on the table.
Great to hear that this spoke to you. It takes maturity to recognize the need to serve as more important than the need do our own thing.