What should be in a self tape audition?

Here are my Top 10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition!

Read the directions carefully.
Get off-book before recording.
Pick a good reader.
Choose a quiet, clean setting.
Be aware of your lighting.
Make appropriate clothing choices.
Film in landscape, not portrait.
Don’t record directly into the camera.

What are the pros and cons of self taping auditions?

The Pros and Cons of Self Taping

You control the edit.
You can create where you are coming from.
You can sometimes select your reader.
Your agents/managers can see what you created.
You can often hire an acting coach and then tape straight afterwards.
You don’t get to create the relationship.

Where should I look during a self tape audition?

Remember that one benefit of self-taping is that you have the room and time to make your audition perfect. Eye Line: Your eye line should be as close to the camera as possible. If possible, your reader should be at camera level, so you can create the to-camera eye line easily and naturally.

How do you nail an audition?

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Relax. Before you walk into the audition, take four deep breaths.
Know your lines so well you don’t even have to think about it. Own the words.
Make it yours. Put your unique fingerprint on the scene.
Visualize the scene.
Be confident.

What do you wear to an audition tape?

Clothing that’s free from very bright and busy patterns works best for self-taped auditions. Keep your clothing as simple as you can and try to avoid too many accessories or jewelry. Another thing that needs to be mentioned is that the camera does tend to add extra weight to your body.

What do you wear to self tape?

Grey, blue, and other neutral colors work best for auditions. Try to avoid white backdrops or any distracting patterns in the background. Also, take note of what clothes you’re wearing. If you’re using a blue backdrop, don’t wear a blue shirt (you don’t want to look like a floating head).