Temp track

A temp track is an existing piece of music or audio which is used in film production during the editing phase,[1] to serve as a guideline for the tempo, mood or atmosphere the director is looking for in a scene.

The track is usually replaced before release by an original soundtrack composed specifically for the film. While some feel that having to follow a temp track can be limiting for a composer,[2] it can be a useful tool in finding the right style of music for a particular scene and can be a time-saver for both the composer and director.[3]

The temp track is sometimes also referred to as scratch music,[4] temp score[5] or temp music.[6]

References

  1. ↑ CJO - Abstract - The role of the music editor and the ‘temp track’ as blueprint for the score, source music, and scource music of films
  2. ↑ 6/3/98: X-Files: Fight the Temp-Track
  3. ↑ Epic Sound - music, sound design and voice acting
  4. ↑ filmmaking.net | internet filmmaker's faq : What is scratch music/temp track?
  5. ↑ Glossary: Temp Score | Sweetwater.com
  6. ↑ What is Temp Music? : Glossary of Music Production Terms : Media Music Now
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