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PTN BRIEF ROOM – MONTH 2 - PROJECT: “THE PHONE CALL”
So we are pivoting from the trailer world and stepping into something interesting. BRIEF OVERVIEW Following last month’s Trailer Night with special guest Brandon Lau, we are shifting lanes entirely this month. This Brief Room focuses on restraint, emotional pacing, dialogue support, and cinematic storytelling built for streaming drama and prestige television. This is not about giant impacts or trailer drops. This is about emotional control. AND TO MODEL REAL WORLD TIME GAPS - The 2 weeks of creation time is Ideal, and plenty of more time than we often get when we get an opportunity! SO EXTRA PRESSURE TESTING IS NICE.. and WILL RAMP UP as we get better!! - PROJECT: “THE PHONE CALL” FORMAT: Streaming Drama Series TYPE: Emotional Underscore / Prestige TV SCENE CONTEXT A character receives a late-night phone call that changes the direction of their life. The audience does not yet know if the news is: • devastating • hopeful • dangerous • life-changing SO: The cue should support uncertainty while evolving emotionally over time. The music must feel connected to picture and respectful to dialogue. CREATIVE TARGET Along with the info above, we are also looking for cues that will also support the show. So cues that feel: • cinematic • human • restrained • emotionally intelligent • modern • visually supportive Think:• HBO• Netflix Drama• A24• Slow emotional reveals• Internal conflict• Quiet tension AVOID Please avoid:• trailer impacts• giant drums• EDM structures• overly busy melodies• excessive layering• hard transitions• cues that overpower dialogue The cue should feel like it belongs underneath a scene, not in front of it. STRUCTURE NOTES Your cue should include:• a clear emotional beginning• development over time• breathing room• dynamic movement• a purposeful ending or sting Even subtle evolution matters. -- ******* YOU WILL FIND THE BRIEF ATTACHED TO THIS POST **** ----- - CATEGORY OPTIONS Choose ONE category for your submission: • Emotional
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PTN LIVE LISTENING SESSION - TOMORROW 7pm (cst)
PTN Live Listening Session. Hosted by @Nate Michalic and @Gilde Flores - Focused on music for visual media, film, TV, trailers, and branded content. Submit purpose-driven cues built for picture. Email Submissions at: listenlive@paintthenoise.com by 12 pm (CST) Tomorrow. We go live @ 7pm - 8 pm (central/cst) LINK goes LIVE @ 7pm (cst) - JOIN US HERE BRING IT!
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A QUICK CHECKLIST WHEN CREATING MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA
ENSURE: • It serves the story. (if given a brief/script) • It fits the scene -(same as above) • It clears - (no unlicensed samples/loops, AI, AI, AI) • It has the right files -(technical specs per project - ex: Alt mixes, Stems, etc) • It has the right metadata - (writer info, Pub if any (PRO info), proper Splits, agreements, etc) • It fits the budget -(usually set on brief, - this is what was given) • It can move fast -(Be READY to make any adjustment/delivery - don't be unprepared/unorganized) • It does not create legal, editorial, or production risk - (CRUCIAL!!!) ---- SUBMISSION READINESS MATTERS The information above is vital. It can genuinely make or break a career opportunity. If you are working on a pitch, be prepared to make adjustments quickly. If you are leaving town for the weekend and have not heard anything back yet, do not assume you are clear. Be ready to access the session, project files, stems, alternate mixes, instrumentals, clean versions, and anything else that may be requested. If you cannot be available, have someone you trust on standby who can help. The worst move is leaving unprepared, then receiving an urgent request for stems, alternate versions, or revised files and having to explain why you cannot deliver. That creates doubt. It tells the person on the other side that you may not be ready for the pace of real opportunities. If you are working with collaborators, make sure the splits are confirmed and documented before submitting. Know who owns what. Know who controls the master. Know who controls the publishing. When pitching a work, include that information in the message area or attach it as a separate document. If you are submitting a full song, include the lyrics as well. These details help you look and feel professional when submitting. Before you send anything, review the brief carefully. Check every requirement, including admin details, cue naming, file types, versions, metadata, ownership information, and submission instructions.
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Thank you!
Hey everyone, just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this group. And thank you to all that have been attending an sharing their music in the live reviews! Every week it’s great to just sit down and listen to everyone’s music, chat and connect with everyone in the group. Y’all have been bringing heat consistently each week and I’m so honored to get the opportunity to listen and vibe with y’all! Wishing everyone much success and continued wins! Let’s get it!
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Looking for feedback
Hey PTN Community, I really can't express how honored I am to be in a community with such talented creatives! This is my very first post inside of the community and I'm being vulnerable by opening myself up to any and all honest feedback for a song I'm working! The record is called "When Darkness Falls" and the aim is to be a suspenseful trailer that captures the attention of listeners from inception to completion! I'm particularly interested in feedback on the production, song structure, and vocal performance. There is a disco link below and thank you to everyone who gives feedback! https://s.disco.ac/wdmtemgtejnr
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