Portfolio :: Jack Missed His Flight

This was the first full piece I’ve scored since splitting my processing workload across two machines. Something felt slightly off in the timing when I reassembled the pieces. Might just be me, might not. Let me know if you see/hear it too. Aside from that, this one was a lot of fun. I’ve been digging Read More …

HIPAA – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

In the realm of information security, particularly in the healthcare sector, one of the most important regulations to understand is HIPAA, which stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This legislation plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive patient information and ensuring that healthcare providers maintain the privacy and security of health data. Read More …

Portfolio :: Cyberpunk Demo

Channeling Vangelis for a Blade Runner-Inspired Soundtrack Building my film score demo reel; one genre at a time. This one’s cyberpunk. When I first opened this project, it was labeled “Cyberhuman.” One word, and I was instantly in Blade Runner territory. That means only one thing: Vangelis. Lush analog synths, that slow cinematic wash of Read More …

Book Report :: Insights into Film Scoring and Digital Audio Workstations Introduction

This book serves as an excellent foundational introduction for anyone new to digital audio workstations, particularly those working with Logic Pro. While the hands-on instructions rely heavily on Logic and Apple-specific shortcuts or system behavior.  This means Windows or Linux users will need to translate or bypass certain technical sections, the underlying principles of film Read More …

Portfolio :: Western Wasteland

A foray into a wasteland of sound and space, somewhere between Ludwig Göransson and Ennio Morricone.  Göransson has scored many of Ryan Coogler’s films, Tenet and Odyssey for Christopher Nolan, and all the Mandalorian we’ve seen on TV and the big screen. Morricone needs less introduction — most Americans know him from the spaghetti westerns, especially Read More …

DOI – Digital Object Identifier

In the realm of digital content management, one term that comes up is DOI, which stands for Digital Object Identifier.  While it may sound technical, and a little bit made up, understanding DOI is essential for anyone involved in research, academic publishing, or even digital content management.  This article will break down what DOI is, Read More …