- Temp track
A temp track is an existing piece of
music which is used during infilm production during theediting phase. [ [http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract;jsessionid=AC7FDD50844F547CFE2091842F4E65DB.tomcat1?fromPage=online&aid=434747 CJO - Abstract - The role of the music editor and the ‘temp track’ as blueprint for the score, source music, and scource music of films ] ] It serves as a guideline for the mood or atmosphere the director is looking for in a scene. While some feel that that having to follow a temp track can be limiting for a composer [ [http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/articles/1998/03_Jun---X_Files_Fight_the_Temp_Track.asp 6/3/98: X-Files: Fight the Temp-Track ] ] , it can be useful tool in finding the right style of music for a particular scene and can be a time-saver for both thecomposer and director [ [http://www.epicsound.com/resources/temptracks.html Epic Sound - music, sound design and voice acting ] ] .The temp track is sometimes also referred to as scratch music [ [http://www.filmmaking.net/FAQ/answers/faq21.asp filmmaking.net | internet filmmaker's faq : What is scratch music/temp track? ] ] , temp score [ [http://www.sweetwater.com/expert-center/glossary/t--TempScore Glossary: Temp Score | Sweetwater.com ] ] or temp music. [ [http://www.mediamusicnow.co.uk/Glossary-music-production-terms/temp-music/ What is Temp Music? : Glossary of Music Production Terms : Media Music Now ] ]
References
External links
* [http://300monks.blogspot.com/2005/10/definition-temp-tracks.html Definition of the term temp track]
* [http://www.epicsound.com/resources/temptracks.html The Relevance of Temp Tracks] - a guide on how temp tracks can be a useful tool for finding the right music for a production
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