Program for Scoring?

[InternJesse]

Maybe try running a program like Reason thru rewire so the timelines match so you can navigate in sync with picture.

[Dan Smith]

Any particular reason you don't want to use cubase for scoring. Supports video and timecode, you must already be comfortable with it, seems like a good fit. Most composers I work with use Cubase, Sonar or Logic. Just depends on preference, so I think you are set. Get the video with timecode burn-in (imposed on the picture) so you can double check it against cubase's timecode and start composing.

[GearOnTheGo]

I also don't know why you wouldn't use cubase. I would not recommend Sonar as its video handling is horrible. I don't know how reaper is.

[andrebrito]

Cubase can import videos but scoring sucks...

if you are on OSX you can get Muse Score, cool software but not sure if it supports Rewire

[DrDoctor]

I had no idea Cubase supported any video. Problem solved, ha! Thanks all.

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by andrebrito

Cubase can import videos but scoring sucks...

Maybe you should call Hans Zimmer, Steve Jablonsky, Harry Gregson Williams, and a few hundred other composers who score films with Cubase and tell them it sucks at the job. I'm sure they'd like to know such great advice.

[oceantracks]

And don't forget Digital Performer, which has more than any of them in the way of scoring features.

[ThisIsSka]

I use PT for everything, works fine for me, can export MIDI directly into Sibelius too. (But I've not tried that, so don't know how well it works).

[TaiwanGuy]

cubase is fantastic for scoring. there is zero reason to switch to anything else.

have fun doing your score.