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Collaborating with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer
Vicki and Jonny are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit today and boy do they know their stuff when it comes to folk instruments.

James Smith
Jan 191 min read


Charlotte Tilbury Covent Garden
Today marks a year since the opening of the Charlotte Tilbury flagship store in Covent Garden.

James Smith
Jan 101 min read


Preliminary Discussions; What Directors And Composers Need To Cover In Their First Meeting
The first introduction between a director pitching their concept and a composer who is trying to get the job can be filled with unknowns.
So what should be discussed?

James Smith
Jan 84 min read


Behind The Music: The Home County – Music For The Mines
We’re now ready to take you behind the scenes on our music composing process!

James Smith
Dec 4, 20254 min read


New Project Announcement: The Home County Video Game
Deer Park Studios had the great pleasure in composing the music for The Home County video game – now available to buy!

James Smith
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Case Study: The Home County Video Game
Deer Park Studios were delighted to compose the music for The Home County video game

James Smith
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Composing for Film: The Whole Process
Creating a soundtrack for a film is a fairly involved process that requires collaboration with a number of people at each stage. It is important to always keep in mind that a composer is usually the audio lead for the soundtrack but in the grand scheme of the project they answer to the director and producers of the film. They have the expertise but the final say can be altered at any point by the directors and leads. It is our job as composers to bring to life their vision. P

James Smith
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Budgeting Music for Your Film: A Guide For New Film Makers
This article aims to give new film makers a brief overview of how to budget music for your first film.

James Smith
Nov 19, 20253 min read


A Day In The Life Of A Media Composer
Working as a composer for films, TV and games can be exhilarating, enchanting and ever changing, with long days and ever changing requirements for music. It can be the best job in the world providing opportunities to create freely and work with the best musicians, filmmakers and developers all around the world from your own studio. The feeling of sitting down to watch a show and seeing friends, family and even strangers find happiness in what you have created brings such a wo

James Smith
Nov 19, 20254 min read
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