Filmscoring 101 (Part4): Setting Up Cubase for Scoring a Scene

In this video, we take a look at how you can set up a blank Cubase project to prep for scoring a scene from a film. We'll learn how to synchronize SMPTE codes, mark the contour shifts, and even tackle tempo mapping!

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[SoundandMelodies]

After not using Nuendo for composition for about 2 years, I had completely forgotten how to sync tempos and meters to the cuts. Thank you so much for this video. 🙏😇💕

[jeridwalters]

I am so glad you used Cubase for this tutorial. I can't seem to find many "beginner" videos on Cubase. Not even the Steinberg videos are any good. I feel they start in the middle, as if you already know how to use Cubase. Thanks again!

[Artur_Chernyavsky]

Thank you very much! Very useful info!!!

[simonslee]

You could use cycle markers for the dialogue and you’ll see a nice little bar from the in to the out, helps as a visual reference

[joansharp]

So helpful!! I'm sure I'm showing my ignorance with this, but how do you add the musical "sketches?" Just take an audio file and put it in?

[zhwanz.]

So if your score changes time signature halfway through, would it be better to just do it in a different project or is it ok to just change it halfway through?

[hansiochsenschwanz]

Why is Cubase better in Filmscore then eg. Ableton?