Create FEAR with STRING INSTRUMENTS! Writing music to a HORROR CUE

In this episode of Virtual Orchestration, Berklee’s Assistant professor Jungmin Lee gives us an insight into her work on the Korean horror film "The Closet" (copyright by CJ ENM).

She explains in detail orchestration choices, finding the right pace and rhythm for the scene, and how to build tension. Moreover, she takes a deep dive into how to use the string section of the orchestra to create eerie sound effects, and how to layer these sounds for maximum scary impact!

A big thank you goes out to CJ ENM, production company of "The closet" which gave us permission to show and use the scene from the closet in this video.
Also a big thanks to the other production companies involved "Moonlight Film" and "Perfect Storm Film Inc." as well as the Music Director of "The Closet" Jo Yeong-wook.

More info on CJ ENM : https://www.cj.net/

More info on "The closet" : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11727052/


Virtual Orchestration is a collaboration between Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA) and Orchestral Tools (Berlin, Germany).












































Video creation credits:
Video idea and Script 📜 : Jungmin Lee
Script Consultation 🔍 and Director 📣 : Eduard Flemmer
Camera 🎥 and Editing ✂️ : Fabián Barba Hallal
Lighting 💡 and 2nd Camera 🎥 : David Kudell
Motion graphics 🎨 : Michael Logar