Hey there, slugger, how big is your music budget? Oh, is that kind of a personal question? Well, don't worry: finding that perfect track for your next video project doesn't require Hollywood-sized resources.

Just because you can't afford John Williams to write your music doesn't mean you have to settle for anything less than great. There are numerous sites online (like us, Tunefruit) that can help you find the appropriate track (and license fee) for your project.

We might be a little biased (okay, we are), but to us, music can either make or break a film. Whether it's a 30-second ad or a three-hour long feature film, the music is just as important as anything folks see on screen. Actually, we've pored over the scientific literature and we know that the music is just as important as the script, or the actors.

Music is a form of communication: a different part of the brain deals with music than with verbiage. So if you slave over writing your script and you storyboard each shot, shouldn't you give the music the same attention?

Sure, it's crazy to try and write the music yourself, but a basic understanding of how music is interpreted by the brain will really go a long way in working with your composers. Or if your budget is closer to $500 than $500,000, knowing the science will help you choose the perfect music for your project.