First, let me clarify that I'm based in Atlanta, so a lot of this discussion is very specific to the Southeastern actor. From what I've heard, self-taping is still very rare in LA. With that being said, the TV/Film audition seems to have evolved very quickly over the last few years. Now that 90% (or...
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Great advice Stephen!
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Thank you, guys! I really appreciate those tips! And such thorough tips, they were!
I agree, Molly...Some terrific and insightful info.
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My only comment on Stephen's post is that you need to follow the specific instructions of the individual auditions. Some clients want the head and tail slate like Stephen. Some casting directors WILL...
Expand commentMy only comment on Stephen's post is that you need to follow the specific instructions of the individual auditions. Some clients want the head and tail slate like Stephen. Some casting directors WILL NOT WATCH your tape if has a slate anywhere. Some clients like the YouTube/Vimeo link, but most (in the TV/film realm) will forbid it, even if it's password-protected. Your agent will prefer you to send your read via services like WeTransfer or Hightail (formerly YouSendIt), and they will upload to Actors Access or the appropriate site. All of his technical pointers are spot-on, though. I made a video over a year ago showing the different qualities of self-taping, and what has now become the standard for taping in Atlanta: http://youtu.be/GZoG3mFGIrc
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This is great! Thanks!