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  > Sony Introduces Cinescore - Claims Software "Generates Fully Composed 
Music" 

Sony has announced the release of its new Cinescore automated soundtrack
creation software, described by the company as "a breakthrough in professional
soundtrack creation, automatically generating fully composed, multigenre,
production music perfect for movies, slideshows, commercials, and radio
productions." The software retails for $249.00, with an academic version
available for $145.00.

According to Sony, Cinescore software includes a broad selection of musical
theme packs and styles that can be customized to match the mood and musical
genres of a project. Users select a theme pack based on keywords and more, and
the Cinescore engine "composes" music that can be shaped based on user input and
selections to fit a scene. Sony says each Cinescore theme pack can automatically
generate an unlimited number of custom arrangements and variations.

Features of the software include the capability to automatically generate music
to fit a specific time, 20 fully customizable theme packs in multiple genres,
16-bit, 44.1 kHz audio, user-defined settings enabling users to create unlimited
musical results, "hint" markers to control changes in tempo, mood and intensity,
multiple ending types, over 300 sound effects and audio transitions, video
scoring track and real-time preview window, audio sweetening track, audio track
markers, CD audio extraction to add in additional musical material, volume and
pan curves, and more.

Music libraries may be most impacted by the release of Cinescore - Sony markets
Cinescore as a way to avoid "clunky blocks of prearranged music" and
"complicated licensing fees to drain your budget." In addition, the music
generated by Cinescore is advertised by Sony as "royalty-free" which may give
the software an advantage over music libraries who charge sync fees or usage
fees for individual pieces of music. 

Filmmakers and television producers creating original music from musical
building blocks including loops and pre-recorded musical elements has been
happening for some time now. One of the most high-profile themes created in this
way is the theme to the hit ABC show "Alias" which was created by producer J.J.
Abrams entirely using "Reason" sample/loop playback software.

As filmmakers create custom music with Cinescore, it is expected that they will
claim lucrative ASCAP and BMI writer and publisher performance royalties on the
music they create, as they seek to enhance the financial return from films and
exercise more control over the creation of score music for their films. 

Related Links:
    Sony Media Software Cinescore site
    http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/showproduct.asp?pid=1013

    "Cinescore: The Director-Composer, Score Generating Software, and What
    it Means for Film & TV Composers"
    Inside The Business - http://www.marknortham.com




  
 



 Gabriel Monticello 
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