The picture editing process can be similar to the workings of a Rubix Cube. Having worked with almost every piece of film from dailies to locking picture, the editor is intimately aware of the rhythms and nuances of the project. The Director may have heard the same piece of music 100 times in a scene while the Editor cuts the picture on an Avid workstation. Consequently, those privy to this process may have been afflicted with the dreaded temp love. While this may or may not be the case, it is extremely helpful to have information about the temp music.
Picture editors are also a good source for production audio if applicable.
The scoring stage can be a scary place to preview music-the Director, Producer, or Studio Executive may call for changes on the stage during the recording process. On the dub stage where all the sonic elements are merged and balanced, any of these individuals or the Post Production Supervisor may ask for changes in the music. It is the Music Editor's responsibility to make sure that these changes are handled musically according to the Composer's intentions. The answer might be the studio, the Composer, the production company, the music editing company, the music editing department, the post production house, or the library music house. The list is quite long.