A good soundtrack can make or break a film. From crafting the perfect emotional swell to writing a fast-paced action track that packs a punch, film score composing is an impressive and somewhat elusive art form that plays a huge part in one of the world\u2019s most successful industries. So, with the Oscars right around the corner, we\u2019ve picked the brain of a real-life movie music maker to find out what it takes to become a film composer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Derek Palmer<\/a> \u2013 AKA palmtreep<\/a> \u2013 is a freelance film composer, musician, electronic music producer, and DJ from the United States. His work spans various genres, ranging from film scoring and trailer music<\/a> to electronic dance music. The talented Envato Author recently won Envato\u2019s 16th Birthday Competition<\/a> in the creative category, where he entered a thrilling movie trailer to showcase his journey to film score success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Derek has worked on everything from short films and promo videos to blockbuster movie trailers and feature films, bagging projects with some of the biggest names in the biz, including Universal Studios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n