Self taped auditions are taped by you and uploaded to the internet to share with casting. Most often, these auditions are done in your home, a friends home, at a SAG-AFTRA taping facility, or at a paid self-taping facility.
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Self Taping has never been more popular. Beware of industry standards to adhere too and some tips to succeed here.
1. Equipment for your studio
2. Acting tips
3. Slate effectively
4. Framing
5. Labelling
6. Multiple takes
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The quality of the reader you use in your self taped auditions is important - look at who you are using and assess whether they are the best reader you can find or simply the most convenient.
You want someone who will allow you the freedom to do the scene the way you want without any forceful in...
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What is the reason casting are asking for self tapes?
Why am I being asked to self tape?
What are self tapes for?
Why won't casting see me in the room instead of a self tape?
Is self taping norm...
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What is a cow boy shot?
What is the framing for motion capture self tapes?
How do I tape motion capture auditions?
What is important to show in motion capture auditions?
For motion capture audition...
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Why can't i self tape for commercials?
Can you self tape for TVCs?
I can't make it to a commercial casting, can I self tape?
If I'm out of town, ...
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Are slates necessary?
Do I have to slate?
What is the purpose of slating?
Does casting expect a slate?
Do I need to slate before my audition?
Can...
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Can you tell me how to do a slate?
What should I say in slate
Do I do profile in a slate?
What do I do with my hair in a slate?
Do I show my bac...
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Do I put the slate at the top or tail of my tape?
Where should I put my slate?
Does slate go after audition?
Does slate go before the audition?
W...
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Why don't casting want us to film our auditions like a real movie?
What is a self tape?
How should I ...
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Should I use a close up for my self tapes?
Can I do a full body frame for my self tapes?
How close sh...
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Horizontal or profile for self tapes?
Where do I look for shooting a self tape?
What frame size is required for a self tape?
What shot do I use f...
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Are there any upsides to doing self tapes over going into the room?
Can I create a set for my self ta...
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What's a good eye line for self taping?
Where should I place my reader off camera when self taping?
Should my eye line be close to camera on my s...
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Where should the reader be as the reader in my self tape?
Is my reader on camera with me for a self t...
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Where is eye line if I'm talking talking to more than one character?
Where do I look when there are multiple poeple off screen during my self tap...
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How many takes should my self tape include?
Two or three takes per self tape?
Does casting want multiple takes in a self tape?
Is there a need fo...
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How do I put together multiple takes of the same scene on my self tape?
What take do I put first?
How do I order multiple takes and scenes on my...
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Who can I get last minute to read on my self tape?
What is the downside of recording the other characters lines for my self tape?
Can I Skype a r...
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How do I avoid delay in a video call back?
Is there a way to not have video call backs have delay?
Do you have any advice on avoiding delay in vi...
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How do I self tape for motion capture?
What do I dress in for motion capture?
How do I show my body for motion capture?
What can I wear for motio...
