Record Makers handycam (2020) by KopetoLe Mila
1 > Song composition
> Writing: creation of music and texts
> Maquettage (raw recording) : choosing and reworking the songs
> Search for a producer (label) or self-production
Laurence M. (2020) by KopetoLe Mila
2 > Artistic Direction
> The artist and the producer define the project and choose the pieces.
> Pre-production: reflection on the arrangements, the tempo, the colors of the song
> Filing of titles at the SACEM (for French artists)
Tricatel's front door (2020) by KopetoLe Mila
3 > Budget & planning
> Planning of the next steps and construction of a budget which foresees all the expenses (salaries, technical and communication costs) and the possibilities of financing (private, subsidies, partners etc.)
Bigger en studioLe Mila
4 > Recording
> Choice of studios (according to the musical style or the desired rendering), additional musicians, director if necessary.
> Sound recording (several possibilities, for example: track by track or in live condition)
> Mixing (balancing sounds, giving unity to the track)
> Mastering (balancing the tracks against each other, giving a global tone to the album, adjusting the sound quality)
Acid Washed Record Makers 2Le Mila
5 > Visual universe
> Creation of graphics: cover, photos, typography, logos, merchandising
> Creation of promotional material: Press photos and video clips
Records making by SNA GZLe Mila
6 > Fabrication
>Demultiplication or mechanical reproduction = Pressing of the support (vinyl, cd, cassettes) and setting on line for the digital distribution.
Records making by SNA GZLe Mila
7 > Distribution
> The distributor is in charge of selling the album in record shops and on digital platforms. The Mila has notably hosted the company Idol between 2007 and 2009. Idol was one of the first digital distributors, specialized for independent labels.
Recording Motion by Société GénéraleLe Mila
8 > Use of the work
> Live exploitation (concerts, tours)
> Exploitation of the works via music in images (advertising, film music...)
Skopitone SiskoLe Mila
9 > Revenus
> Once the CD/album is sold, the distributor pays a share of the revenues to the label
Aude Merlet
