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Cinesamples meeting to discuss the future of music scoring work in LA

By Stellita On November 8, 2012 · Add Comment · In General, SCOREcast

If you are in LA on the 15th of November and your work involves working in the LA music scoring scene, then this is a meeting you must attend :

If you would like to understand more of this issue, you can listen to the SCOREcast podcast between Deane Ogden-Brian Ralston [...]

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The Final Moments of Karl Brandt

By Stellita On November 1, 2012 · Add Comment · In General

I am proud to announce that I am currently writing the music for the science-fiction thriller The Final Moments of Karl Brandt, written and directed by M.F. Wilson and starring Paul Reubens.

In this wonderful and innovative project I have the opportunity to work alongside multi-talented composer  Deane Ogden!

More updates to come soon!

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Woodwinds : Orchestrating your Harmony

By Stellita On October 25, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

Following the strings article series, Stellita Loukas now tackles woodwinds in a three-article series covering ranges, registers, characteristics, special techniques, how to orchestrate the melody and harmony within the woodwind section. This is the third and last article of the series, discussing ways in which the harmony can be orchestrated within the woodwind section.


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Woodwinds : Orchestrating the Melody

By Stellita On October 18, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

Following the strings article series, Stellita Loukas now tackles woodwinds in a three-article series covering ranges, registers, characteristics, special techniques, how to orchestrate the melody and harmony within the woodwind section.


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Woodwinds : The Underused Gems of the Orchestra

By Stellita On October 15, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

Following the strings article series, Stellita Loukas now tackles woodwinds in a three-article series covering ranges, registers, characteristics, special techniques, how to orchestrate the melody and harmony within the woodwind section. This is the first article presenting all the basic information you need to start writing music for woodwinds.


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Audio Spotlight Interview

By Stellita On July 11, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized

If you would like to learn more about how I work and what kind of tools I use, head over to http://theaudiospotlight.com/in-the-spotlight/stellita-loukas/ where fellow composer/sound-designer Zdravko Djordjevic has just published my interview!

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Strings : Orchestrating your Harmony in the Strings Section

By Stellita On May 10, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

In this second article about orchestrating for strings, Stellita Loukas looks at ways in which harmony can be orchestrated within the string section with or without doublings in other orchestral sections.

 

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Strings : The Backbone of the Orchestra

By Stellita On April 26, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

Following the promises made in SCU’s Orchestration 101 article, this first installment on string writing looks at important instrumentation information every composer should be aware of, as well as the various ways in which the instruments of the string family can be combined to play the melody.


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Sonokinetic Demos

By Stellita On April 19, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized

I am very proud to share that I have been asked to join Sonokinetic as a demoing composer/beta-tester. It is a great pleasure and honour working on a team with incredibly talented composers and a fantastic production team that brings fresh and unique elements to each of their productions.

Their latest product is “Nevel”, a [...]

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Sonokinetic Feature “Women in Film Music”

By Stellita On March 17, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized

The wonderful Sonokinetic team has just published a feature about women in film music.

Hooray for our growing presence in film music! And thank you Sonokinetic!

http://www.sonokinetic.net/women-in-film-music/

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Thank You!

By Stellita On March 14, 2012 · Add Comment · In General

I know I am a bit late for Thanksgivings but there’s never a better opportunity to say thanks than NOW! Everything I have accomplished in my life is a result of a lot of personal effort, granted, but also of the help I received from a lot of wonderful people I have had the [...]

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New website launched!

By Stellita On March 12, 2012 · Add Comment · In General

Thank you for visiting my new website! Check back often for updates. The blog page will be used mostly for news about current and upcoming projects as well as quick tips and techniques related to Logic Pro and film scoring techniques and practices.

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SCOREcast University : Orchestration Series

By Stellita On February 1, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

SCOREcast University has been launched with an article explaining a few basic principles of orchestration. More to follow…

Mastering the art of orchestration takes a lifetime of study, research and application. But, we all have to start somewhere, right?


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SCOREcast University announced!!

By Stellita On January 9, 2012 · Add Comment · In SCOREcast

I am proud to announce that SCOREcast Online CEO and composer Deane Ogden has appointed me Director of Resources! In February, we will be launching a new channel at the SCOREcast website called “SCOREcast University”.

With all of your composing resources in one spot, SCOREcast University rushes to the rescue. We are launching our new [...]

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      Cinesamples meeting to discuss the future of music scoring work in LA - The Final Moments of Karl Brandt - Woodwinds : Orchestrating your Harmony - Woodwinds : Orchestrating the Melody - Woodwinds : The Underused Gems of the Orchestra - Strings : Orchestrating your Harmony in the Strings Section - Strings : The Backbone of the Orchestra - SCOREcast University : Orchestration Series - SCOREcast University announced!! - New website launched!