A basic class intended for students or professionals in communication, film, production and music in which film music choices and creation process are analyzed.
Directed to Directors, Editors, Producers, Sound Editors and Composers.
Emphasis is placed in obtaining communication skills with a composer for requesting music specially developed for a project.
Diverse dramatic techniques and genres are explained end exemplified for better understanding and appreciation of Film Music.
All the process of adding music to a project from script, composing, recording to synchronization and mixing is described in every detail, as technically as needed with real life examples.
The class is also available for private sessions for interested parties of every speciality. It can be accommodated from a single talk into a full 12 session 2 hour classes with appropriate exercises for student level and interest area.

2018

4 4 hour classes

2014

5 2 hour classes

1997

2 3 hour classes

1994-2001

12 to 16 2 hour classes

1993

4 hour conference

1993

3 hour class

may 25th 2012 12PM

2 hour talk

October 8th 2010 11AM

2 hour talk

March 5th 2010 5PM

2 hour discussion

Burrito Western Soundtrack

A talk in english prepared for The 35th International Film Festival Rotterdam, in the Hot Spots Mexico City presentation, at the Off Corso Cinema, by invitation from Nuevos Ricos.

January 31st 2006

2 hour talk in english

Alejandro Giacomán born in Mexico City in 1964. He studied Electronic Engineering and Music. He has composed the soundtracks for more than 60 films from diverse genres. Also he has taught music on film at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC) in Mexico City. At the beginning of his career he worked for low budget films, many of which belong to the Burrito Western, NarcoFilms, and Sexy Comedy genres. In his talk he will discuss issues about the history of the soundtrack in Mexico and, along with anecdotes and examples, he will give some recommendations about how to realize a Burrito Western film, or how to do to avoid it.