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This PCAM series of podcasts features discussions with industry experts PCAM - https://www.pcam.co.uk/ Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 09/27/2024

    The Minefield That Is … Soundalikes Part 1

    This episode explores the science and art of creating Soundalikes, the perils and pitfalls to avoid, tips for managing client expectations, the role of the musicologist and the potential impact of AI. Participating in the conversation are composer and producer Simon Elms (Eclectic Sounds), PCAM director, composer and producer Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co) and Greg Owens (Creative Director, Gas Music). This episode is hosted and moderated by PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music). Resource References include PRS For Music:  htpps://www.prsformusic.com PCAM: htpps://www.pcam.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Minefield That Is … Soundalikes Part 1

  2. 08/30/2024

    Show Me the Money Part 2

    In this PCAM podcast we discuss the important subject of how to construct, negotiate and justify a music budget, how to interrogate a fixed budget to ensure it is sufficient to do the job and the framework that PCAM provides to enable a detailed budget to be properly calculated and presented to client. Taking part in this conversation are freelance composer & sound designer, Bankey Ojo, Sam Heath (Exec Creative Producer at Sounds Like These) and PCAM director, composer & producer, Chris Smith (MD, The Barbershop Music Co). This episode is hosted and moderated by Greg Owens (Creative Director at Gas Music). Resource References include: The Musicians Union - https://musiciansunion.org.uk PCAM - https://pcam.co.uk PRS Member Services - https://prsformusic.com Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com SCOREcast - Facebook/SCOREcast: London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show Me the Money Part 2

  3. 07/26/2024

    One Bite of the Cherry

    In this episode of the PCAM Podcasts we explore the briefing process for both short form and long form projects, how briefing has changed over the years, how to get the most out of the briefing process and the benefits of forming collaborative creative relationships with clients. Taking part in the conversation are PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music), Sam Heath (Exec Creative Producer, Sounds Like These) and Bankey Ojo, composer and sound designer. The host and moderator is PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co). Reference resources PCAM - https://pcam.co.uk Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    One Bite of the Cherry

  4. 06/28/2024

    Show Me the Money Part 1

    This episode of the new series of PCAM podcasts explores the subject of music royalties and publishing, how income is derived and how to manage your copyrights, in a conversation between legal and publishing expert, George Hyde (Music Affairs) and PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music). This episode is hosted and moderated by PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co). Resource References include: PRS For Music:  https://www.prsformusic.com/ PCAM: https://www.pcam.co.uk/ Musicians Union: htpps://www.musiciansunion.org.uk The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS): https://www.prsformusic.com/ Broadcast Music Inc (BMI): https://www.bmi.com/ American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP): htpps://www.ascap.com Forever Audio:  https://foreveraudio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 05/31/2024

    Can You Hear Me Knocking?

    This PCAM podcast episode features a discussion with three industry experts - Rachel Menzies (BMG), Greg Owens (GAS Music), and Sam Heath (Sounds Like These) - who share advice for aspiring media composers trying to break into the industry. Topics covered include building relationships, creating a strong portfolio, understanding contracts, pricing work appropriately, dealing with criticism, and continuing to develop your craft. Host - Paul Reynolds (MassiveMusic)   Resources mentioned that can provide further guidance include;  PCAM - https://www.pcam.co.uk/ PRS for Music - https://www.prsformusic.com/ Ivors Academy - https://ivorsacademy.com/ Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can You Hear Me Knocking?

  6. 04/21/2024

    There & Then to Here & Now

    This introductory episode of the new series of PCAM podcasts explores the origins of the organisation, what it has achieved in regulating the Applied Music industry, what it offers its members, and the challenges it faces in dealing with an ever-changing and evolving professional, industrial and technological landscape. The contributors are PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music) and PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co). The host and moderator is composer and sound designer, Bankey Ojo. Resource references include: PCAM - https://www.pcam.co.uk/ The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) - https://ipa.co.uk The European Composer & Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) - https://composeralliance.org PRS For Music - https://www.prsformusic.com Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    There & Then to Here & Now

  7. 08/02/2016

    2016: Contracts

    An introduction to contracts in applied music work, covering the kinds of terms composers should look out for before agreeing to a job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2016: Contracts

  8. 08/02/2016

    2016: How to Get into the Industry

    Guidance for composers starting out, covering practical routes into the media music industry and what helps early on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2016: How to Get into the Industry
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This PCAM series of podcasts features discussions with industry experts PCAM - https://www.pcam.co.uk/ Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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