Expanding that pool I imagine I would’ve chosen something like “Remember Me As A Time Of Day” or another track from Explosions in the Sky. No lyrics to interfere with my thesis. Music that functions as emotional lubricant, strengthening your interpretation of the work instead of suggesting its own.

This is not to say that they won’t be helped by expert advice in the subject area (or even enthusiastic amateur advice), but students will focus on the areas that they want to improve first, whether that’s framing, lighting, sound, colour or whatever.

FWIW, I did enjoy the dy/av with the music, although I found it, as you said, a little sombre. If you had the chance to choose the track again, what would you pick now?

Isn’t that the same with every new medium that works its way into the curriculum? Audio production sucked when it was first widespread and cheap, and now it’s video’s turn. Powerpoints have arguable always sucked.

Not that I disagree with your premise, but I’m just happy to see people using the tools available. I think if we’re going to tell people it has to be at a certain level before they’re allowed to participate, we’ll lose a huge potential creative base. Yes, everyone’s first film sucks. Get past that, and once people are comfortable with the tools, then work on the artistry.

But seriously, how many awesome, emotional moments has that show seen? All without a soundtrack.