New technology in the world of filmmaking in Hollywood. Ian talks about the newest innovations that help composers get from Spotting to Delivery.
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Composing for Chinese Instruments:
With the increasing number of games made in China and for the Chinese market, it is becoming more and more essential for composers to learn the ins and outs of writing for Chinese traditional instruments. Using his score for Blue Callisto game Fantastic Creatures, composer Ian Chen offers a quick walkthrough on writing for traditional Chinese instruments, and how they may be applied in a Western symphonic setting. The session will cover everything from the introduction of instrumental family groups, to orchestration techniques, to the tools used in the recording and production of Chinese traditional instruments.
Presented by Patrice Rushen, Kwame Holland
Conversations with musicians and composers about scoring for film Patrice Rushen, Kwame Holland, Ian Chen, Moderator Greg Bridges
SDCC 2020: Behind-The-Scenes of Your Favorite Film & TV Shows
Entertainment creatives discuss on how they bring your favorite film and television projects from script to screen!
The 18th Independent Music Awards winners have been revealed. Los Angeles based Taiwanese composer Ian Chen won Best Film / TV / Game Score with his original soundtrack for video game Fantastic Creatures. CNA nabbed an exclusive interview with Ian Chen, talking about winning the IMA award and COVID-19's disruptions in the film industry.
Read full interview in Chinese here.
Fantastic Creatures Composer Ian Chen Discusses the Game’s Enchanting Score
One aspect that both gamers and critics are buzzing about is the game’s original score by Ian Chen.
Read full interview here.
Composer Ian Chen Discusses Score for Netflix’s ‘Green Door’
WON nabbed an exclusive interview with Ian Chen who worked on Taiwanese horror-thriller Green Door.
Read the full interview here.
In an exclusive interview with Flickering Myth, Ian talks about everything from the Chinese mythology of the game to what instruments were crucial to him while creating the game’s score.
Read the full interview here.
Ian chatted about media scoring and his life as a film and TV composer with journalist Hans Lin from CNA. Full article can be found here.
