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Cinescore

Professional Soundtrack Creation

Precise Control, Profound Results

Cinescore software introduces new levels of customization, performance, and accuracy to the world of professional soundtrack creation. Automatically generate an unlimited number of musical compositions using royalty-free Theme Packs in a wide array of popular styles. Discover the true potential of your video by taking full control over your soundtrack.

A Custom Soundtrack in Five Easy Steps

Unlimited Results

Cinescore generates an unlimited number of fully orchestrated compositions that custom fit to your video by precisely matching the time duration you specify. Adjust parameters such as mood, tempo, and intensity to create anything from complex songs to short and sweet stinger tracks. Cinescore software gives you the tools and flexibility to create highly customizable songs every time for full control over your soundtrack.

Royalty-Free Themes

No loops to stack up and no complicated licensing fees to drain your budget. Multigenre, royalty-free production music is just minutes away. Cinescore software includes one DVD featuring 20 complete Themes perfect for action sequences, weddings, corporate presentations, family vacations, and much more. Each Theme automatically generates an unlimited number of different arrangements and variations.

Multiple Editing Capabilities

Don't fumble with clunky blocks of prearranged music. Gain full control over your media and create a custom fit for your soundtrack with precise adjustments to volume, panning, pitch, and tempo.

Multiple Media Options

Cinescore software imports a wide range of file formats for easy project creation, including AVI, AIF, BMP, JPG, MP3, MPEG 1 & MPEG 2 video, PCA, PSD, QT, SWF, WAV, and WMV. Arrange your media on the timeline, then create dynamic and effective musical tracks for movies, slideshows, commercials, and radio productions with a single click. Export to popular formats such as MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG-4 for portable media players.

What is a Theme?

A Theme is a completely self-contained universe of music that has been engineered exclusively for use within your Cinescore software. Each Theme contains multiple Variation presets that can be fine-tuned by adjusting settings like mood, intensity, tempo, and more. The result is an unlimited number of unique, royalty-free compositions that fit perfectly to the length of your video clip

Fundamentals

Cinescore software is a breakthrough in professional soundtrack creation, automatically generating fully composed, multigenre, production music perfect for movies, slideshows, commercials, and radio productions.

Multiple tracks with functional editing capabilities ensure the most accurate fit for your media, while highly customizable, user-defined settings yield an unlimited number of musical choices.

Control and Customize

Professional projects rely on precisely synchronized music and agile transitions. Switch up tempo, mood, and intensity by positioning Hint Markers to correlate with the changes in your video. These Hint Markers can be placed on the Cinescore timeline to designate a particular time when a musical change should happen. Typical changes include tempo, mood, and intensity. Hint Markers allow you a virtually unlimited number of variations on each Cinescore Theme.

CD-Quality Sound

Cinescore software works in a true 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz audio quality space. This provides you with the bit processing headroom and professionalism to provide consistent quality and clarity for all of your scoring needs.

External Monitor Preview

View your project on an external monitor or display during the workflow process so you can ensure everything looks and sounds just the way you want it.

Tutorials and Help

In-depth tutorials give you single-click access to various topics, from basic project creation to variation settings. Interactive text dialog boxes and guides walk you through step by step so you can learn as you go. See how they work by watching our video demo of Show Me How tutorials.

Cinescore Themes

Cinescore software ships with 20 Themes in a wide array of categories, musical styles, and tempos that can be easily adjusted to fit perfectly with your video project. Below are descriptions and samples for each Theme that will help familiarize you with the endless soundtrack creation possibilities that lie within Cinescore software.

Please note: Each sample has been treated with short, intermittent beeps that are not a part of the actual song. The samples demonstrate different variations on each theme so the 15, 30, 45 and 60 second audio clips are unique styles, not just different lengths. Click the sample links listed for each theme below to preview.

The Monaco Diamond

The crown jewel in our collection, The Monaco Diamond is a treasure trove of styles, variations, and Moods all rolled up into one special Theme designed make any video project sparkle. From hard-edge guitars and spacey synths to funk bass and '80s drums, The Monaco Diamond has an arrangement that will work for you, whether you're cutting an action sequence, a crowd scene, or your kid's first soccer game.

Genre: Multi-Genre

Tempo: Medium Slow

Moods: Hip and Jazzy, Lite Drums, Urban Flava, Rhythm Box, Hard Edge

Number of Variations: 60

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

High Adrenaline

High Adrenaline is an up-tempo, drum 'n' bass styled Theme perfect for scoring high energy scenes. Dial up the Hard Edge Mood to keep your score rough and rugged, or select a variation that calls up walking bass lines, flashy keyboard solos, and blistering sax arrangements to lend a jazz feel to your composition.

Genre: Drum 'n' Bass

Tempo: Fast

Moods: Groovin', Softly, Hard Edge

Number of Variations: 23

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Klezmerada

Klezmerada is a rich, authentic embodiment of this historic musical tradition that will fit all your celebratory needs. With separate violin, flute and clarinet Moods, it's easy to get the proper arrangement to compliment your video. No wedding is complete without a little klezmer thrown into the mix.

Genre: Klezmer

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Klezmer Jam, Violin Version, Flute Version, Clarinet Version

Number of Variations: 17

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Night Clubbing

Bring the dance floor to your desktop with this high energy blend of popular electronic music styles. From bangin' house music to special "live" variations well suited for crowd scenes, Night Clubbing is just what you need to bring a sleek, dynamic sound to all your production music needs.

Genre: Electronica

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Deep Club, Deep Club (Alternate), Deep Club (Live), Discothèque, Discothèque (Live)

Number of Variations: 31

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Pink Adrenaline

With 36 variations and a wide selection of Moods, Pink Adrenaline is your ticket to creating high-impact dance music soundtracks for your project. Cue up your video, dial in your intensity levels, push the tempo, and let Cinescore software instantly generate a track that's right for you.

Genre: Electronica

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Industrial Touch, Chill Out, Ethno Ambient, Nu Elektro

Number of Variations: 36

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Really Fine Day

Smooth Rhodes piano, effective bass notes, and lush, dreamy pads give Really Fine Day a trip-hop feel, but subtle electronica and percussion variations give it just enough attitude and punch to hit all your high points when the situation calls for it.

Genre: New Age

Tempo: Medium

Moods: Modern, Driving, Minimum

Number of Variations: 20

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

High Voltage

True to its name, High Voltage cranks up the amps with screaming guitar riffs, rough synthesizers, pulsing bass, and rock 'n' roll drums. Bombastic and edgy, this Theme is perfect for all your action and adventure needs.

Genre: Rock

Tempo: Medium

Moods: Heavy Guitar, Tech Metal, Bigger Than Big

Number of Variations: 26

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Fourth World Surge

Fourth World Surge is a premiere global groove, replete with worldly percussion and delicately processed electronic strings that are sure to mesmerize listeners into a dream state. Call up this pensive, slow tempo Theme and one of its many variations for a chilled out, surefire soundtrack.

Genre: Ambient

Tempo: Slow

Moods: Arpeggios, Full, Worldly

Number of Variations: 21

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

The End of High Tech

Orchestral arrangements are tough to come by in the soundtrack creation world, but The End of High Tech delivers with flying colors. Choose from wind and string variations to set the tone, or select one of the vinyl variations for a little contemporary flavor.

Genre: Symphonic

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Whole Orchestra, Strings & Percussion, Winds & Percussion, Vinyl - Whole Orchestra, Vinyl - Strings & Percussion, Vinyl - Winds &Percussion, Sound of Bristol

Number of Variations: 23

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

The Speed of Light

The Speed of Light encompasses a multitude of electronic music styles, from frenetic techno and heady glitch electro to slower piano-inflected variations, making it your go-to Theme for action sequences, news clips, and corporate presentations.

Genre: Techno

Tempo: Fast

Moods: Subtle Glitch, Trippy, Trippy Glitch

Number of Variations: 18

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Wildfires

A mid-tempo electronic Theme with a bit of a sinister side to it, Wildfires blazes with noise beat, house, four-to-the-floor, and melodic trance variations. Turn up the heat on all your projects with this intricately constructed Theme.

Genre: Trance

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Full On, Glitch, Minimum

Number of Variations: 23

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Blizzard of Sparks

Blizzard of Sparks is bursting with elasticity. With 29 unique variations and three killer Mood settings, this Theme covers all the bases, from relaxed funk to Afro rhythms and back again. Another great electronica composition for your arsenal.

Genre: Electronica

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Live Rhythm Section, Epic Dance, Massive Party

Number of Variations: 29

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Slow and Sincere

Turn down the lights and set the proper mood with this pop ballad arrangement. Slow and Sincere provides guitar, flute, organ, and full band Moods to give you the right amount of passion and emphasis, as well as solo instrument variations for that minimal effect.

Genre: Pop Ballad

Tempo: Slow

Moods: Guitar Emphasis, Flute Emphasis, Organ Emphasis, Full Band

Number of Variations: 21

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Slow Motion Bloom

Light and delicate, Slow Motion Bloom is rich with emotion and discovery. Exquisite arp touches and basic percussion allow your scene to breathe, but electronic and expansive Moods are available for a little extra embellishment when necessary.

Genre: Ambient

Tempo: Slow

Moods: Smooth, Electronic, Expansive

Number of Variations: 20

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

The Forces of Evil

If tension, suspense, and mystery are what you need to achieve perfection in your project, then join with The Forces of Evil. Creeping glitch ambience and foreboding strings are only the beginning of this multifaceted composition, which also features variations with sax, bells and piano.

Genre: Cinematic

Tempo: Medium

Moods: Tension, Ominous, Slightly Off

Number of Variations: 21

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Spring Break Rock

Have some fun in the sun with this free wheeling rock Theme. Spring Break Rock has everything you need to get the party going, including big rock drum variations, wah guitar interludes, and special vocal and non-vocal arrangements.

Genre: Rock

Tempo: Medium

Moods: Rock Guitar, Wah Guitar, Laidback, No Vocals

Number of Variations: 17

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Rock 'n' Roll Reception

Feels from the '60s, '70s, and punk eras give Rock 'n' Roll Reception an authentic dynamic you won't find anywhere else. Dial up one of the 20 included variations, or adjust your hint settings to highlight different instrument solos and really get busy.

Genre: Rock 'n' Roll

Tempo: Fast

Moods: It's Only R 'n' R, Organ Version, Trumpet Version, Heavy Guitar

Number of Variations: 20

SAMPLES (click to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Progress

Melodic and effective, Progress is a warm electronic Theme that speaks volumes without crossing over into hardcore dance territory. Its light drums and multiple synth variations make it especially pliable in Cinescore software, where it can be used for a wide variety of video backdrops.

Genre: Techno

Tempo: Medium Slow

Moods: Crystalline, Warmth, Dance Club

Number of Variations: 20

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Polka Time!

Latin, techno and club polka?! This tried and true favorite gets an extreme makeover in Cinescore software with Polka Time! Stick with the classic arrangement, or try your hand at creating an entirely new cross over Theme. The choice is yours!

Genre: Polka

Tempo: Medium Fast

Moods: Yer Basic Polka, Small Group, No Vocal, Club Mix, Latin Mix

Number of Variations: 19

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Many Rivers

Graceful and majestic, Many Rivers is a heart-stopping Theme that calls to mind the old ambient electronic composers of yore. Light percussion variations add just a touch of forward motion to these evolving textures and patterns.

Genre: Ambient

Tempo: Medium Slow

Moods: Pure Drift, Subtle Percussion, Percussion

Number of Variations: 20

SAMPLES (click links to preview) :

| 15 sec | 30 sec | 45 sec | 60 sec |

Mixing and Editing Features

Using Cinescore software you can create instant soundtrack music for any length using presets, or modify settings using Cinescore mixing and editing features to further customize the final song. You can also create and save your own preset variations to use in future projects.

Video Scoring Track and Real-Time Preview Window

In addition to a real-time preview window for video scrubbing, Cinescore software offers a dedicated timeline with functional editing capabilities for your video and images—apply crossfades or time-stretch video events. The video scoring track can contain a single video, multiple video clips, or still images.

Audio Sweetening Track

Cinescore software includes over 300 sound effects and audio transitions to enhance your soundtrack. Layer musical hits, comedic effects, and sonic textures across multiple tracks to achieve maximum impact.

Multiple Ending Types

Cinescore software provides multiple ending types for generated media, so you can designate how your song ends. Ending types include fade out, loop, and abrupt. Using ending types is an easy way to tailor the audio for your specific application. For example, a radio spot that might be played for hours at a time would use looping.

Unlimited Media Clips Per Track

Cinescore software does not restrict you to using a single loop, one-shot, or media event per track, but can use multiple instances of media on the same track. For content creators who wish to dive deeper into the customization capabilities of Cinescore soundtracks, this feature allows for the efficient creation of more complex compositions.

Track markers and regions

Use track markers and regions to mark important points of reference in your soundtrack, making customization faster and more efficient.

Volume and pan envelopes

Insert volume and pan envelopes on Cinescore audio tracks to more precisely control a song's parameters over time.

Audio time stretching

Cinescore music can be shortened or lengthened over time without modifying the pitch.

CD audio extraction

Extract songs from your own CDs to use in your Cinescore projects. Music elements can be imported and combined with Cinescore Theme music to create dynamic compositions.

Import / Export Options

Cinescore software imports a wide range of file formats for easy project creation, including AVI, AIF, BMP, JPG, MP3, MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 video, PCA, PSD, QT, SWF, WAV, and WMV. Arrange your media on the timeline, then create dynamic and effective musical tracks for movies, slideshows, commercials, and radio productions with a single click. Export to popular formats such as MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG-4 for portable media players.

Supported Formats

Extension	Description	Opens	Saves
AIF	Macintosh® AIFF (uncompressed)
AVI	Microsoft® Video for Windows®
BMP