Arts - Mark Slater

Tokyo Origami: Unfolding Japan’s Wonders in VR

Award-winning Tokyo Origami, a VR series consisting of 8 episodes, offers a unique and rich insight into life in this intriguing city and beyond.

October 7, 2023

By Mark Slater awards, film music, music composition, Virtual Reality

Mark Slater conducting Prague Metropolitan Orchestra at Smecky Studios

Music Composing

Mastering the Art of Film Music Composition: Expert tips to start your adventure

Film music composition involves a number of steps, including understanding the story and its emotional arc, creating themes for characters and events, and writing music that enhances the visuals and…

January 13, 2023

By Mark Slater Abbey Road, music composition, music education

Composing Music Reflection

Mobile Music Composition

I finally got around to setting up a small composing station in the downstairs living room. It's cold in Tokyo, and my wife and I were both working in separate…

December 27, 2022

By Mark Slater audio engineering, DAW, music

Music Audio Engineering Composing Education Filmmaking Reflection

Scoring Success: A Guide to Starting a Career in Film Music Composition

Building a career in film music isn't just about composing the perfect score, but navigating a path that intertwines creativity with commercial viability.

December 24, 2022

By Mark Slater Abbey Road, audio engineering, music, music composition, music production