Essential for anyone interested in the business process and procedures of writing music for film or television this book teaches the Berklee approach to the art covering topics such as: preparing and recording a score contracts and fees publishing royalties copyrights and much more.Features interviews with 21 top film-scoring professionals including Michael Kamen Alf Clausen Alan Silvestri Marc Shaiman Mark Snow HarryGregson-Williams and Elmer Bernstein. Now updated with info on today's latest technology and invaluable insights into finding work in the industry.