Date:
First Name:
Last Name:
Company Name:
Website:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Project Title:
Project Type:
Film
Documentary
TV Series
Commercial
Web Series
Podcast
Game
Other (Please specify):
Project Stage:
Concept
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Completed
Other (Please specify):
Project Deadline:
Budget (if known):
Please provide a brief overview of your project, including its purpose, target audience, and key messages.
Do you have any existing visuals or content (e.g., video clips, storyboards, scripts, website links)?
What is the tone and mood of the visuals/content? (e.g., emotional, energetic, suspenseful, comedic)
Do you have any specific musical genres, styles, or references in mind? (e.g., orchestral, electronic, jazz, pop, specific artists)
Are there any specific instruments or sounds you prefer or dislike?
Do you have any reference tracks that reflect the desired sound?
How will the music be used in the project? (e.g., background score, theme song, transitions, sound design elements)
What is the intended length of the music? (e.g., total duration, individual track lengths)
Will there be any specific moments in the content that require musical emphasis? (Time codes are helpful)
What file formats are required for the final music delivery? (e.g., WAV, MP3, AIFF)
What bit depth and sample rate are required? (e.g., 24-bit/48kHz)
Do you require stems or individual instrument tracks?
What type of license are you seeking? (e.g., exclusive, non-exclusive, buyout)
What is the intended usage of the music? (e.g., broadcast, online, theatrical, internal use)
What is the territory of use? (e.g., worldwide, specific countries)
What is the term of use? (e.g., in perpetuity, specific number of years)
(Please select all that apply)
Full Score Composition: (Complete original score for the entire project)
Theme Song/Main Title: (Creation of a memorable theme or main title)
Background/Underscore: (Creating subtle and supportive background music)
Cue/Sting Composition: (Short musical pieces for transitions, emphasis, or branding)
Recording: (Professional recording of live instruments and vocals)
Mixing: (Balancing and processing the audio tracks)
Mastering: (Finalizing the audio for optimal playback)
Sound Design: (Creation of sound effects and atmospheric sounds)
Adaptation of Existing Music: (Re-arranging or editing existing music)
Music Synchronization: (Precise timing of music to visuals)
Creative Direction: (Providing input on musical direction and style)
Collaboration with Filmmakers/Directors: (Working closely with the creative team)
Music Supervision: (Overseeing all music related aspects of the project)
To ensure we fully understand your vision and deliver music that exceeds your expectations, please provide a detailed description of the emotional and functional role you envision the music playing within your project. Consider the following:
How do you want the audience to feel during specific scenes or moments?
What key messages or emotions should the music convey?
How should the music interact with the visuals or other audio elements?
What level of prominence should the music have in the overall mix? (e.g., subtle, dominant)
Describe your ideal working relationship with a composer, and what kind of feedback process you are looking for.
Are there any non-musical elements of the project that will heavily influence the music (e.g., dialogue, sound effects, etc.)?
Please be as specific and detailed as possible in your response. This will help us create a truly unique and impactful musical score for your project."
Please provide any additional information or comments that you feel are relevant to the project.
Please attach any relevant documents or files.
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Client Signature:
Thank you for choosing [Your Company Name]. We look forward to creating exceptional music for your project.
Client Intake Form Insights
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This client intake form is designed to be comprehensive and gather all necessary information for an original music composition project. Here's a detailed breakdown of its insights and potential impact:
1. Client Information Section:
2. Project Details Section:
3. Service Options Section:
4. Comprehensive Question Section:
5. Additional Notes and Signature Section:
Overall Insights and Strengths:
Potential Improvements:
By implementing this comprehensive intake form, a composer can ensure a smooth and successful collaboration with their clients, leading to exceptional musical outcomes.
Mandatory Questions Recommendation
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While the ideal answer might slightly vary depending on the specific needs and workflow of the music composition business, the following questions on this client intake form are highly mandatory to gather the absolute minimum information required to even begin understanding the project and providing a meaningful service:
Absolutely Essential for Initial Understanding & Contact:
Crucial for Understanding the Creative Direction:
Essential for Practical Delivery:
Key for Defining the Scope of Work & Legalities:
The "Comprehensive Question":
While framed as a single question, the information it seeks is mandatory for truly understanding the client's expectations. Without these detailed insights into the emotional and functional role of the music, you risk creating something that doesn't align with their vision. It's not just about what kind of music they want, but why and how it should function within their project.
In summary, these are the minimum mandatory fields:
While budget information is highly recommended early on, a project can technically be discussed without a concrete budget initially, although it will become a necessary point of discussion very soon. The "Service Options" are less mandatory initially as the client might not know exactly what they need until discussing the project further. However, understanding their needs in relation to these options will quickly become essential.