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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · 2d

This looks super creepy and fun! Great trailer 🔥

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · 2d

@latestgaming.buzz in a little late on this but thanks for the repost!

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · 2d

Grab a coffee. Plan the day. Execute the plan. Love to process. Enjoy life.

Mornings are the best. ☕

#composer #filmscoring #gamemusic #filmmaker #gamedev

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · 8d

Adding depth isn’t about piling on track after track. It’s about choosing the right sound to echo, support, and expand what’s already there.

Go for clarity over clutter.

#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmaking #gamedev

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · 15d

These little guys have been put in some work lately! I've played more mandolin this week than I have in ages. Honestly mando is 20% playing and 80% tuning. Maybe I should just say I've been tuning more mandolin this week.

#composer #filmcomposer #gamecomposer

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · 26d

Testing some new libraries on a horror cue today. Halloween's next month! This is putting me in the mood. 🎃

#Filmmakers #FilmComposer

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 25

Somedays I think I need more plugins and sample libraries. Then somedays, today being one of those, I realize I might be a plugin hoarder.

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 22

In scoring I've learned less can often be more. A single sound, with intention, can bring weight and clarity to a moment without overwhelming it.

(Also, yes, I do stick my tongue out like that ALL THE TIME! I'm working on it. 😛)

#filmmusic #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmaker

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 19

No, I'm not quarantining. I'm just trying to cut this slide guitar part without breathing into the mic like a caveman. Nobody wants to hear that.

Keep on Keeping on

#composer #gottadowhatchagottado

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 17

The thoughts you repeat become the soundtrack of your life. Choose them wisely.

What’s one empowering thought you want to keep on repeat?

#mindset #motivation #selftalk

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 13

Trying out a new arpeggiator plugin and sparked some ideas. It’s not goofing off if it’s intentional goofing off right? Is “Purpose-Driven Goofing Off” a book yet?

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Progress is rarely dramatic. It’s consistent, steady, and built one note (or step) at a time.

#mindset #motivation

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 5

To be fair no production team has ever actually said this, at least in my presence. There are some scores that 10x the emotional impact of their film though. A recent example for me would be Big Robot. Get your tissues ready.

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Big hits. Whooshes. Booms. Perfect for trailers. Disastrous in a dialogue scene.

#composer #gamecomposer #filmcomposer

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Aug 23

Your audience won’t remember the lighting.

They won’t remember the edit.

But they will remember how your film made them feel.

That’s what music is for.

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Royalty-free music is great for setting the vibe, but mixing tracks from different libraries can break continuity. A smart approach? Use the tracks you love as a base, then have a composer expand on them for a cohesive, custom score.

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Aug 7

Another track for a video game that never got implemented. If anyone needs soundtracks for a game I've got quite a few of these across several genres. HMU!

#gamecomposer #composer #gamedev #indiegamedev

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Jul 28

This track was originally intended for a video game but didn't end up getting used. Thought I'd have a little fun!

#gamecomposer #composer #gamedev #indiegamedev

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Jul 25

What sort of imagery or scene does this make you think of? Wrong answers only!

#filmcomposer #composer #indiefilmmaker #filmmaker

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Jul 22

Mood: /mo͞od/ - "a temporary state of mind or feeling."

#filmmusic #filmcomposer #filmmaker #indiefilmmaker

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Jul 17

I was invited to pitch for a project recently. The brief asked for something in the vein of the lush romanticism of 60's soul. This is part of one of the cues. What a fun project! Not my normal thing at all.

#filmcomposer #composer #filmmaker #indiefilmmaker

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Jul 14

Telling stories. One note at a time.

#filmcomposer #composer #filmmaker #indiefilmmaker

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Jul 10

A little underscore I was working on for a drama. This is probably the only actual melody in the cue and it doesn't happen until the end. Short and sweet.

#keepitsimple #filmcomposer #indiefilmmaker #composer

Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Feb 12

Layering up some percussion for this cue. Big drums. Big sounds. Things that go boom. All of that. 💥 🥁

#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmusic #gamemusic

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Jonathan Rogerson @jonathanrogerson.bsky.social · Feb 10

Automating some bass movement for this tension cue. I don't always use Shaperbox for this but it sure makes things easy and keeps sessions tidy having everything in one plugin. Not a sponsored post btw.

#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmusic #gamemusic