Actor self tape set up: 59 Photos
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6 Tips for Making a Self-Tape
- Memorize the sides. ...
- Frame and light the shot. ...
- Mark where to look. ...
- Use neutral backdrops. ...
- Inform your reader. ...
- Wear a solid color.
Place a neutral backdrop – like a grey bedsheet – behind you. Ensure it's lit with the same light and sit closer to the backdrop. We've found that a neutral 18% grey backdrop helps set the automatic exposure to the perfect level, whatever your skin tone.
Soft lighting is the best choice for a taped audition, and you should choose from a large source which casts soft, diffused shadows.
A self-tape is a specific kind of acting audition in which an actor records their performance at home and submits it to casting directors and other industry professionals for later viewing.
If you've filmed a self-tape on your phone then the file will already be in the correct format. However, if you've downloaded the file from another camera type and it's a MOV or AVCHD file then you'll need to convert it to a video file that can be watched by the casting director ie an MP4 or M4V file.