What is a Self Tape Audition?
- A self tape audition is typically when a casting director and/or producer would like to see you audition for a role in a project they are casting, such as a film, television show, or commercial. They contact your agent and/or manager and request that you record yourself acting out the scene, and submit that to them in the form of a video audition.
A self tape audition is a direct reflection of the auditioning actor, their representation, and the casting director submitting the tape to the producers. Given the competitive and unique nature of the entertainment business, poor quality self tape audition are known to often not make it through the submission process, let alone even be given consideration if the video quality it too bad.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Find a Self Tape Location” color=”primary” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fthecreationstationstudios.com%2Fcontact-locations%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space][ultimate_carousel slides_on_desk=”2″ slides_on_tabs=”2″ speed=”800″ autoplay_speed=”4820″ arrow_color=”#0000b7″ arrow_size=”60″ next_icon=”ultsl-arrow-right6″ prev_icon=”ultsl-arrow-left6″][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][/ultimate_carousel][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Ingredients for Self Tape Auditions That Book
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The “picture” is an industry term which refers a “motion picture” or “movie.” In this case, the self tape audition if the “picture.”
Great self tape auditions are just as important as a taking good headshots. Casting directors do not get to see how you take a note or respond on video like they do in a live audition, however, they do get a better sense of your movement, sound, and type from the self tape auditions you submit. Be sure to eliminate any distractions from your background and record against a neutral background, free of objects.
Frame:
The “frame” is the area that the camera captures while filming. Unless otherwise instructed to do so during the audition, it is industry standard to shoot in a “medium” to “close-up” frame. Remember, you want the casting director paying attention to you and your performance, and as a result should frame the audition to display just that.
Background:
The ‘background” is the area or scenery behind the actor. It’s important to ensure that you film on a neutral background, free of any distractions, so as not to distract from your performance in any way.
Good Picture, Framing, and Gackground:
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Bad Picture, Framing, and Background:
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Good Lighting” tab_id=”1529783203684-7208af38-d0d3″][vc_column_text]Good lighting ensures you casting can clearly and accurately see you absent any bad lighting, shadows, and/or distractions. Having bad lighting can cause an actor to appear differently than they do in real life and/or their headshot, which can lead to issues during the casting process. In order for casting to cast you in a project, they must able to accurately asses you, based on the self tape video you submit.
Bad lighting:
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Good lighting:
