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EP 53: Film Music in Flux: Royalties, AI & the Streaming Shakeup
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EP:53 - Film Music in Flux: Royalties, AI & the Streaming Shakeup
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Is streaming saving film—or sabotaging musicians?
In this eye-opening episode of Sync Riffs, host Charles Levan sits down with composer, producer, and UCLA film scoring professor Brian Ralston for a candid conversation about the new realities of the entertainment industry. From shrinking royalty checks to the rise of AI, they unpack how the post-COVID landscape, globalized production, and tech innovation are changing everything for composers, filmmakers, and music professionals.
🎵 Brian pulls back the curtain on:
The real math behind streaming residuals
How AI is reshaping creativity—and the copyright chaos it's leaving behind
Why education + entrepreneurship are now essential for success in sync & scoring
What aspiring composers need to know about work-for-hire, licensing, and protecting their work
Whether you're a film buff, sync artist, or just trying to understand the business behind the music, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and takeaways that could reshape your career.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Current State of the Industry
02:39 Streaming Models and Their Impact on Residuals
05:36 The Shift from Traditional to Streaming Revenue
08:32 The Evolution of Film Production and Distribution
11:12 Challenges in Hollywood: Strikes and Market Changes
13:58 The Rise of Micro-Budget Films and Global Production
16:46 The Role of Technology in Film Production
19:44 Tax Incentives and the Globalization of Hollywood
22:31 The Future of Movie Theaters and Audience Engagement
25:16 AI in Film and Copyright Issues
36:21 Navigating Copyright in the Age of AI
39:44 The Limitations of AI in Creative Expression
43:14 The Business of Film Music Education
55:43 Understanding Work for Hire Agreements in Film Music
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