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Adrian Ellis
Канада
Добавлен 29 апр 2010
I make films about creativity and storytelling, and the life of the creative professional.
I've spent the last decade making a living writing music for film & TV. I love thinking about and experimenting with different ways of being an artist and human, and how we can live and express ourselves fully in all aspects of our existence.
I explore the art and craft of filmmaking, scoring for the screen, and the philosophies, tactics, and habits I employ to find success as a freelancer. I also share what I've learned from many the in-depth conversations I've had over the years with some of the top professionals in my field, including Trevor Morris (Vikings), Robert Duncan (Castle/Timeless), as well as Oscar winners Mychael Danna (Life of Pi) and Hans Zimmer (Inception).
I'm currently the 1st Vice-President of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada, speak regularly at the top film fests in the world (including TIFF, Hot Docs, Vancouver Intl, and more), and am a Creator's Rights advocate.
I've spent the last decade making a living writing music for film & TV. I love thinking about and experimenting with different ways of being an artist and human, and how we can live and express ourselves fully in all aspects of our existence.
I explore the art and craft of filmmaking, scoring for the screen, and the philosophies, tactics, and habits I employ to find success as a freelancer. I also share what I've learned from many the in-depth conversations I've had over the years with some of the top professionals in my field, including Trevor Morris (Vikings), Robert Duncan (Castle/Timeless), as well as Oscar winners Mychael Danna (Life of Pi) and Hans Zimmer (Inception).
I'm currently the 1st Vice-President of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada, speak regularly at the top film fests in the world (including TIFF, Hot Docs, Vancouver Intl, and more), and am a Creator's Rights advocate.
A LIFE IN BOOKS - A documentary
A documentary about Barbara Ellis, the joy of books, and the bookstore she has run in Edmonton, AB, for the last 30 years.
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Видео
QUITTING SOCIAL MEDIA - A Creative Professional's Perspective
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
As a creative person, should you quit social media? Can you even, or would it be social and career suicide? I went for 30 days without social media, and here's what I learned. Visit my website: www.adrianelliscomposer.com All music by Adrian Ellis “Restaurant Remembrance” Performed by: Adrean Farrugia, Piano Clark Johnston, Bass Lorenzo Castelli, Drums Images/Video courtesy of: Mikoto.raw ThisI...
Music is a By-product (Film/TV/Media Music)
Просмотров 1023 года назад
When you make music on commission for media (film/tv/games/etc), the music is not the actual product, and not what we're actually getting paid for. Visit my website: www.adrianelliscomposer.com Images from Pexels.com - thanks to: Pixabay Cottonbro Sora Shimazaki Cedric Fountleroy All music by Adrian Ellis “Waltz for Ada” Performed by: Adrean Farrugia, Piano Clark Johnston, Bass Lorenzo Castelli...
The DANGERS of using SONGS in your FILM
Просмотров 813 года назад
Songs have long been used in films to great effect, and can help tell the story and elevate moments. But often, especially in indie filmmaking, getting the rights to use a song can be difficult, and by that time you might already be more than a little attached to it. In this video, I explore some of the pitfalls of getting a composer to try and replicate a song, and offer up some ideas and oppo...
A Beautiful Mistake
Просмотров 1103 года назад
Sometimes, magic happens when things go wrong. Music by Adrian Ellis from the film Last Call, now available on VOD in North America, including Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08SBKWG9H/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Visit my website: www.adrianelliscomposer.com
How CREATIVE PEOPLE make themselves MISERABLE
Просмотров 4523 года назад
This is a BIG ONE. This is stuff I wrestle with, and I’m sure you do to. As artists, we all struggle with feelings of not being enough, of not being where we want to be. We feel like we’re behind, that the success we see others achieve eludes us, and that the progress we thought we’d see in our careers is just not there. We fall into traps of seeking external validation and status, and yet even...
My Daily Habits
Просмотров 1103 года назад
What we do on a daily basis reveals a lot about who we are, what we value, and contribute to the shape of our lives. I try and live pretty intentionally, and am always interested in how to shape the flow and feeling of a day. In this video, I take you through a “day in the life”, and talk about some of the routines I employ to get the most out of my creative work, mind, body, and spirit. Visit ...
CRYPTO ART - WTF is going on?!
Просмотров 2203 года назад
Welcome to the white hot, insanely speculative world of crypto, where digital artists are making small fortunes and collectors are betting bigtime Bitcoin on the hottest talent. Has art jumped the final shark? Is there any real meaning or value at all anymore? What does "real" even mean? The world of crypto art is so strange and seemingly irrational that I had to take a deeper look. Does crypto...
“Branding” for Creatives? Figure out how to tell your story (without feeling gross)
Просмотров 1063 года назад
I invite my wife Susanna Miles (@ohsusannamiles) on the channel for a conversation about branding and storytelling. She’s a digital marketer and serial entrepreneur, and she gives us some great ways to think about “branding” - a word that often makes creative people cringe. It’s really about effective communication: figuring out what your story is, and telling it in a compelling way. Susanna gi...
This was SO STUPID - Publicity Stunt - A Bad Idea
Просмотров 993 года назад
As creative people, especially in the entertainment business, we want attention. How to get it? There are good ways and bad. This is a story of a bad way. Enjoy, and thanks for watching. Visit my website: www.adrianelliscomposer.com All music by Adrian Ellis
My Creative Process REVEALED II - 1 hr of work in 15 minutes - The whole messy process
Просмотров 873 года назад
Continuing the journey from the last video, I now try and make something of the materials I collected and started working with. Now, the question is: what does this want to BECOME? The creative process is messy and awkward, full of fits and starts, questions and confusion, marked here and there with moments of revelation and joy. So, come along for the ride in this hour of work that I’ve compre...
My Creative Process REVEALED - making a piece of music from NOTHING (Creative Experiments Day)
Просмотров 1343 года назад
Today, I completely expose myself and document a day of free creative experimentation. Where will I end up? Will it result in beautiful music or epic failure? The creative process is a subject shrouded in mystery and secrecy, and you rarely find people who are willing to open up honestly, and pull back the curtain. I don't think there should be anything mysterious or secret about it, but it doe...
2020 in Review - Mental Health, Resetting Creativity, Pattern Interrupts, and Awesome Things
Просмотров 833 года назад
What a crazy year. There's so much to talk about, but I'm going to focus on a few things that really struck me in this strange time, that I hope will get you thinking. I open up about a mental health event that changed the way I do things, a couple of wonderful things that "reset" my brain and creativity, my "Awesome Things" document, and how I'm looking at what's coming in 2021.
The Screen Composer's Studio - a new podcast!
Просмотров 774 года назад
The SCGC is very proud to present a new podcast, The Screen Composer's Studio! They may not often bask in the limelight, but you’ve definitely felt the power of their work. Composers for the screen are the “hidden giants” who help breathe life into the stories you love. Join host Adrian Ellis and go behind the screen to hear about the fascinating journeys that led these musical magicians to whe...
"Strength" - For Mom
Просмотров 1484 года назад
"Strength" - For Mom Written, performed, and recorded by Adrian Ellis on the occasion of his mother's birthday.
Westworld Scoring Competition | Spitfire Audio | S3E5 Re-score
Просмотров 2124 года назад
Westworld Scoring Competition | Spitfire Audio | S3E5 Re-score
How to tell your STORY (#1 TAKEAWAY from Berlinale 2020 and European Film Market )
Просмотров 5044 года назад
How to tell your STORY (#1 TAKEAWAY from Berlinale 2020 and European Film Market )
1 Scene x10 Musical Approaches [Film Music]
Просмотров 6384 года назад
1 Scene x10 Musical Approaches [Film Music]
The BUSY FREELANCER SURVIVAL Toolkit (#Timehacks)
Просмотров 784 года назад
The BUSY FREELANCER SURVIVAL Toolkit (#Timehacks)
What ADVICE would I SEND BACK IN TIME to my YOUNGER SELF?
Просмотров 774 года назад
What ADVICE would I SEND BACK IN TIME to my YOUNGER SELF?
My End of Year REVIEW, Goal FAILS, and new SYSTEMS for 2020
Просмотров 464 года назад
My End of Year REVIEW, Goal FAILS, and new SYSTEMS for 2020
Do you have WHAT IT TAKES to be at the TOP?
Просмотров 714 года назад
Do you have WHAT IT TAKES to be at the TOP?
Using Triangulation for Creative Problem Solving and Originality
Просмотров 1844 года назад
Using Triangulation for Creative Problem Solving and Originality
Score Production Diary #01 [Last Call]
Просмотров 1715 лет назад
Score Production Diary #01 [Last Call]
GRAMMY Level Recording Tips from a Master Musician
Просмотров 965 лет назад
GRAMMY Level Recording Tips from a Master Musician