... time. While some composers can allow their creativity to flow naturally, film composers must jump start the creative process, and to do this it is important to "[have] a foundation of craft and knowledge... [know] what you want to say dramatically, emotionally, and psychologically; and [to know] your own strengths, weaknesses and capacity to produce" (P.131, Davis, R. (1999) Complete Guide to Film Scoring, Berklee Press). In film music has many aspects. It can be used physically to set the location and time period by using appropriate instruments and styles, and to intensify the on screen action. It can be used psychologically to create a mood; or reveal some unspoken thoughts or feelings, or unseen implications. It can also be used technically for creating continuity, over scene transitions, and over the whole film by returning themes and texture. A good example of this is in the score to 'E. T., The ...

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