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Does anyone know if there are videos for making music cues? I'm still new to producing, and I want to start creating music for movies and TV. Also, how do I know what they are looking for? Is there a website with updates on information about what kind of music they are looking for?

Another one worth everyone's attention. This isn't an AI story or a copyright battle. It's a reminder that the music business still runs on one thing above everything else: trust. - 📍 SIGNAL A former Nike employee who managed music licensing, along with an outside music licensing consultant, has been charged over an alleged $1 million kickback scheme involving music licensing work for the company. Here's what prosecutors say happened in simple terms: Nike hired the consultant to help secure music for advertising campaigns and other creative projects. According to the indictment, the consultant allegedly submitted invoices charging Nike more than the actual cost of the music licensing work. Prosecutors allege the former Nike employee approved those inflated invoices even though they knew the costs had been artificially increased. After Nike paid those invoices, investigators say part of the extra money was secretly routed through another company and eventually paid back to the former Nike employee and the consultant as kickbacks. In other words, Nike believed it was paying legitimate business expenses, while prosecutors allege a portion of that money was quietly diverted into the defendants' own pockets. If proven in court, this wasn't simply accounting fraud. It allegedly exploited the trust built into the music licensing process, where companies rely on internal decision-makers and outside vendors to act honestly. For creators, this story isn't about AI or copyright. It's about one of the most valuable currencies in this business: Trust. - 📂 PATTERN Every successful licensing relationship is built on trust. Brands trust music supervisors. Music supervisors trust vendors. Vendors trust composers. Composers trust collaborators. When someone inside that chain allegedly abuses their position, the damage extends well beyond one company. Cases like this often lead to tighter approval processes, additional compliance requirements, more procurement oversight, and increased scrutiny for every legitimate vendor trying to build relationships.

👋 🎬 No-Cost Way to Practice Scoring to Picture Using Canva Canva is an underrated goldmine for composers. You don’t need access to a short film. You don’t need a director. You don’t need permission. You just need initiative. Step 1: Create the Visual Scene Inside Canva: 1. Create a new Video Presentation. 2. Search for cinematic footage (example searches): 3. When you find a clip you like: Now you’ve got a cohesive 30 sec – 1:30 short film. Step 2: Export the Film - Export as MP4 - Keep it clean (no text overlays unless you want to add a title card) Step 3: Bring It Into Your DAW - Import the MP4 into your DAW. - Spot it like a real film. - Identify: Compose like you were hired. Treat it seriously. Step 4: Finalize Your Score - Mix it properly. - Master lightly for clarity. - Export as WAV. Step 5: Recombine in Canva - Re-upload the WAV into Canva. - Replace original audio. - Export final MP4. Now you have: ✅ A fully scored cinematic piece ✅ Something for your reel ✅ A practice project ✅ A sync-style portfolio piece For $0. I have used this personally to create reels and grab the attention of directors. Try it out 🫡