FILMMAKER SECRETS: 20 Must-Have Music, Media, Animation Tools
I used each of these tools and sites for the production of Libertaria, which took over two and a half years. Lots of work, but practically impossible without these tools. Most are affordable or free, which is always great for those on a budget!
ANIMATION and MEDIA TOOLS
MoviestormEasy-to-Use animation software. Has several packages, plus free trial to test it out. Libertaria was created entirely using this software.
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| Libertaria was created entirely in Moviestorm |
Create a comic book or use comic book graphics in your media project. Affordable and fun to use with silly sound effects.
Photoshop
Needs no introduction. Top of the line software for graphic design and media.
Bryce
Very, very affordable, with stunning results for realistic and fantasy landscapes! A bit slow on the animation side, but an excellent way to make original textures and backdrops.
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| Landscape created in Bryce |
MUSIC
Logic StudioTop of the line Apple Music production suite. Broken was created using Logic Express and ends out the credits for Libertaria. (Download for free).
Vocal Writer
Easy vocal synthesis. Warning, a little buggy, so be sure to save and export often. Shareware. I used Vocal Writer as a secondary male voice in the number Pilar of the Underground.
East West Symphonic Choirs
Incredible sample suit that allows you to input your original text for the choir to sing back. I love this software. Be sure you have an up-to-date computer. My computer had some trouble with samples. Pricey.
TypeitReadit
Free. Reads back text with computer voice. You can export the text as well as control vocal quality and speed.
Finale
Noteflight
Easy to use notation software online. Free and paid options.
Switch
Easy Audio File Converter. FREE.
SCRIPTWRITING
CeltxWriting and pre-production studio. Free and paid options. I used this to create the fifty-page screenplay for Libertaria. You can check out a sample screenplay below:
SOCIAL MEDIA and ONLINE COLLABORATION
KickstarterEarn money for your project through crowdfunding and rewards.
Music Xray
As a music producer you can find talented musicians to participate in your project. I conducted virtual auditions using Music Xray by posting excerpts and accepting music files through Music Xray. Seattle-based Indie Rocker Matthew Meadows auditioned through Music Xray and landed a lead role.
Reverbnation
Great one-placeshop to set up a bandpage and share your latest endeavors with the world!
Wreckamovie
Crowdsource your movies, music videos, and operas on this site.
Official Movie Trailer Libertaria: The Virtual Opera
Bandcamp
Set up album downloads for free. Include extra bonuses like graphics, scores, and more in your download. For Libertaria, we set up Cast Rehearsal Albums with click tracks, song sheets, instructions, audio tips, and more for each cast member.
Amazon Turk
Crowdsource any project through Amazon.
Fiverr
Inexpensive graphic design and marketing options for only $5! Videos, graphics, music, editing, and more available on this site.
Elance
Find and hire talented musicians, artists, animators for your media project, or sign up and start earning money in media. We found mastering engineer Patrick Rundbladh through elance. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, he did the final mix/master of the Libertaria soundtrack.
Thank you for stopping by and checking out the blog. I know it's a little messy right now. Trying to fix up the design some, and haggling about the overall look. Anyways, hope you find some tools to help you out on your next media project. And if you have any other questions or suggestions, then write them in the comments below!
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