Dark Thriller
Learn to create dark, tense music for thriller and horror trailers.
Dark, organic thriller and horror trailer music: signature sounds, atmosphere and builds. Taught by Richard Pryn, an award-winning trailer composer who has been writing for film trailers since 2011 and teaching since 2017.
You'll check out securely on Richard's course site, courses.richardpryn.com.
Was $197.
Richard's music has been used in
- Mother! (TV spot)
- The Pale Blue Eye (official trailer)
- Diablo II: Resurrected (street date trailer)
- Yellowstone (multiple trailers)
- The Nun II (official trailer)
What's inside
Over 4 hours of content and 5 walkthroughs of tracks used on real trailers.
Introduction to the course
What you'll learn, then an analysis of dark thriller references to understand what works in the genre.
Tools & tricks for organic sound design
How Richard creates unique sounds, with walkthroughs of several of his tracks that have been used on trailers.
Creating a dark thriller track from scratch
The whole process step by step: recording sounds, designing atmospheres and crafting a build that keeps the listener on edge.
Bonuses
- Ritual: dark thriller sample pack
- Spiritus: breath and vocal sample pack
“This is THE course you need to make spooky sounds and music!”
“Get inspired by Rich's passion for teaching and sharing his composing tips!”
Questions
Do I need to be able to use a DAW?
Yes. You need to be able to use a DAW so you can follow along with the videos.
Do I have to use Logic?
No. Use whichever DAW you like, as long as you know how to use it.
How much music theory do I need?
Very little. You'll be at an advantage if you can harmonise major and minor scales, but beyond that the course avoids heavy theory.
How long do I have access?
For life, including future updates and new lessons. It's a one-off purchase, not a subscription.
Can you guarantee I'll get a placement?
No. The composers who go on to get work are the ones who put the hours in.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: a 30-day money-back guarantee, provided you haven't accessed more than 30% of the course.