Upskilling: An insight into the Composers’ process with Claire Batchelor

Throughout April WFTV will be hosting a special event series on upskilling, with talks, workshops and 1-2-1 clinics designed to develop your skillset. From focused insights on different fields and roles in the industry to how you can best collaborate with others and, get the most out of your project, there’s something for everyone whichever stage of your career you’re at.

Join TV composer Claire Batchelor for a fascinating look into her working process.

From discussions with a director to having a spotting session, learn how you can collaborate creatively with a composer and how to effectively communicate about scoring music for a project. In this session, you will gain an insight as to what a composer does once you've given them your brief, and how best to express yourself when giving feedback notes on music.

This session is open to all members who are interested in the role of a TV and film composer, no music knowledge is needed.

Claire Batchelor was a WFTV Mentee on the 2020 mentoring Scheme with mentor Lorraine Heggessey. Her music has been used by McDonald’s, Amex, BBC News, BBC Royal Wedding coverage, ITV News, Horizon, Panorama, Mary Berry’s Quick Cooking, Celebrity Masterchef, Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, The Apprentice, Big Brother, Neighbours, Hollyoaks and many more worldwide.  She has created Original Music for The Wonderful World of Puppies for Zinc Media / Channel 5 and a bespoke backing track for ITV’s The Masked Singer. Claire plays guitar, ukulele, keyboard, percussion and sings.  She is currently a BAFTA Crew participant, was part of the BAFTA Jury in the Original Music Category for 2019 and 2020, and sits on the IVORS Academy Media Committee.

Event Schedule:

17:55: Please join the webinar waiting room

18:00: Claire to lead presentation

18:45: Attendee Q&A opens

19:00: Finish

How will the online event work?

This event will be live streamed via Zoom.us. Viewing details below.

Attending participants will not be visible to others and will be muted throughout the session. After the talk, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask their questions to the panel by using the Q&A feature.

This event is for existing WFTV members only.

Members please log-in to your account and sign up below this listing.

If you are not a member and would like to join, membership costs just £100 + VAT/yr, please click here or email admin@wftv.org.uk

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