MIDI in Film and Television
Using MIDI to compose for television: capturing the images and understanding the mood of a scene.
Capturing the Notes
Adapting the music to fit the editing. Different ways to input and look at music using MIDI.
Putting It Together
A composer gives a step by step account of how he put together music for the BBC's “Leonardo” documentary.
Delivering Results
The different formats for sending music, and why sending sound files rather than MIDI codes can be useful.
MIDI limitations and improvements
A composer reflects on the way MIDI works, and suggests areas for improvement.
MIDI: the challenge
Demonstrating what MIDI can do: making a general MIDI, then a dance, a synth and a jazz version of the same track.