10 Tips For A Perfect Audition Self-Tape

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@sumonomaly4097 3 жыл бұрын

Tip 1- Background; don't use white. Use blue or grey. Don't match background color with attire color. Tip 2- Lighting; don't over it. Doesn't have to be perfect, but enough to see yourself without shadows. Tip 3- Audio; don't use camera mic. Avoid making your audience guess what you said. Tip 4- Camera; if using phone, record horizontally. Use mounting bracket if available. Tip 5- Eye line; follow self-tape instructions. Tip 6- Slating; rule of thumb- slate TO camera. Tip 7- Framing; midshot to medium close-up (i.e. from the waist up). Tip 8- Performance; take chances, make a choice, and be off book. Keep refilming until you nail it. Tip 9- Styling; Dress as if you've already been cast (i.e. hair and make-up done). Don't wear anything distracting. Dress for the part. Tip 10- Sending it in; pay attention to casting instructions. LASTLY- Don't Suck!

@sirongame 2 жыл бұрын

@moniqueamado3351 5 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, practical, well put together info. Thank you. I like Shasta -- straight shooter.

@vistek 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Monique! We all love Shasta!

@HiroSaint 4 жыл бұрын

Last Word: Don't Suck. Love it. Shasta, always so straight forward. Never beats around the bush. Amazing.

@sweetsnsalty 4 жыл бұрын

"So... please don't suck" that was the best!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@edouardfaucheur7757 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing someone else spotted that. That s a very patronizing way of speaking , especially given that this video is supposed to help or teach. Who wants to suck ? No one , what an idiotic way of talking, and my guess is that it says a lot about the person. Average frustrated CD

@yb4278 3 жыл бұрын

@@edouardfaucheur7757 I think it was just a joke lol its not a big deal

@sparklesapp6853 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, love the straightforwardness, but I have a question what if you are really new to acting, what kind of work should you have within your self-tape if it is not for a particular audition but for a site resume you can send out in general... should you do serious monologues or something funny? How long is the Perfect Audition Self-Tape? Still pretty new to all of this and a little nervous.

@michellecheckley 5 жыл бұрын

This are awesome tips thank-you Vistek and thank-you for taking the time Shasta!

@vistek 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment Meshell!

@-fantini84 4 жыл бұрын

I'm auditioning for a role in Warsaw, Poland - and when I saw Jigsaw, *Toronto!* I was like (:-o) ... Shout out to all my ACTRA Toronto peeps! Thank you Shasta!

@OliviaG 3 жыл бұрын

Hey hey fellow performer!

@ROGANSMITH 4 жыл бұрын

This was excellent advice. Straight to the point. Loved it and appreciate the upload!

@LeCrenn Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lots of good, helpful advice.

@vistek Жыл бұрын

Thank you LeCrenn!

@julianowade 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, so ready to rock my audition today!!! THANK YOUUUU

@OliviaG 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck at your audition

@stephaniejones2986 6 ай бұрын

Shasta, great job. I have done a few self-tapes in different international areas, and seen casting people include this link. It's so clear. Hope you and Jigsaw are well.

@vistek 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Stephanie. I'll make sure to relay to Shasta.

@kathyzielke6117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. One of the best and informative I have seen. My daughter is passionate about acting and learning what I can do to help her is so valuable!

@RaisingAChildStar 4 жыл бұрын

This was definitely great advice! Wishing you the best for your daughter and her acting career.

@OliviaG 3 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for more on camera tips I just started a series :) oliviag.tv

@sebthrelfall 3 жыл бұрын

Really good, clear and honest advice, thank you for your time to do this!

@marniebrunton2098 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shasta!! Watching this again xoxo Seriously so appreciative.

@Teresapicciano 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. One of the best videos yet on self taping.

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teresa!

@lisav.2678 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was very helpful.

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa!

@raisin39 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I stopped by, good information.

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ!

@supervisethis6947 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I have always loved the magic of television Keep sharing your knowledge Thank you

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ST!

@TheVanessaRamos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great tips!

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vanessa!`

@shannonbroadwell4403 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you for your clarity and insight

@spencena 4 жыл бұрын

I love it. Thank you!

@keenan544 4 жыл бұрын

Spectacular advice. Thanks so much for all these tips!

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keenan! Thrilled that you found it useful!

@schichter 5 жыл бұрын

Shasta rocks!! This is great!

@vistek 5 жыл бұрын

She certainly does! Thanks for the great comment, Matt!

@isaacc1394 5 жыл бұрын

Does the blue or grey backdrop also apply to dark skinned actors?

@vistek 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Isaac, I would say, yes - only in that white can be a bit overwhelming for the eyes. Having a more neutral shade like grey or a more neutral colour like blue allows the viewer to really not notice the BG and just focus on the actor.

@carmenmendez7896 4 жыл бұрын

You rock, Shasta!!

@limormarkovzki8451 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@RaisingAChildStar 4 жыл бұрын

This video was really informative! Right on point:)

@bayofplentyactorsstudio5436 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful - translates to us here in NZ - thank you x

@ginahill503 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very much indeed. I am working on it!

@nolidcreations 2 жыл бұрын

This is helpful.. Thank you so much 😊

@geetbhardwaj3879 3 жыл бұрын

thanks....good honest tips.... especially the last few words

@micheleburdetteelmore2162 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Super helpful!

@Raxietrini 3 жыл бұрын

This is SUCH GOLDEN ADVICE....Thanks sooo much for sharing.....YEAAAA!! I REALLY appreciate it!! :-)

@vistek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raxietrini!

@Ines1708 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this reallyy was helpfullll thank you so muchh this litterally made me undestand better and made me happy and confident that I can do it and it made me more happy when I saw that you posted this video, the day of my birthday😂😂

@kokomakwaku6590 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and down to the point

@vistek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Koko!

@lakeinredcalf9223 4 жыл бұрын

This really helps. Thank you

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great comment Lakein Redcalf. Really happy that it helped!

@hqcarpz1222 5 жыл бұрын

Hi could you give advice for doing self tapes when they ask for a 1min self tape and don’t give a script or anything to read . All you have is the brief ?

@vistek 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there - I wish I could, but that's outside of our area of expertise. In every case, it's up to your conversation with the casting director, or whomever is doing casting. They should provide you with all the instructions. If they don't, then it's sort of their error. Perhaps they are inexperienced at casting. Best of luck!

@armingivili 3 жыл бұрын

Really thanks, Very useful!

@jooyoung9418 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Im actress in Korea! Im getting requirements from oversea to send a selftape and your youtube is helping me alot!! Thank you so much :)

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! Best of luck!

@haseleyes1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@M3FERD 4 жыл бұрын

Quick question. What if you have a script with two people, should you have someone read the other lines, or should you pause for that line then continue with your lines?

@AshleighJessicaTaylor 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm an actor and producer in NYC. You need to have someone else read the other lines because they want to see you acting with another person.

@OliviaG 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Having a reader such as a friend or family member stand slightly to one side of the camera is best! I have a lot of videos coming out on this if you'd like to follow along oliviag.tv

@mit1487 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@vistek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitch!

@samuelsfranklinactor 4 жыл бұрын

Don't suck😂.. Love your video!

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samuel!

@kentmemories 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@CarlosMiau 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@vistek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

@rubykatie9292 4 жыл бұрын

An agent just emailed me asking if I could apply and now has asked me to send in a self tape!

@RaisingAChildStar 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it went well!

@moonlight-bb6qj 4 жыл бұрын

What can I do if I get a grey backdrop? Are there any alternatives? Thank you for the video!!

@Bella-wq7nu 4 жыл бұрын

You could use a white one. As long as you not wearing a white / grey top, as that may blend with the background.

@minhaj.khan.09 4 жыл бұрын

hello madam very presentable i wanna ask how to put the background you've used in this tape, and gow to give that text with blurr effect and that watermark in the right side bottom line thank you for responding

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Minhaj. Regrettably the comments section isn't the best place to address your questions. I would suggest you search on youtube for "setting up a seamless backdrop," "watermarking logo in video," etc. Best of luck!

@carmelssss 3 жыл бұрын

I love this especially the encouragement as well. Thank you

@lilymoyes2507 3 жыл бұрын

I was given a script that was mostly sides, not actual speaking lines to make a self-tape for (this is my very first self-tape and audition ever!!!). I have no idea how to read/act out the script that was given to me since the scene changes frequently and there's very few lines for my part. Someone please help me lol

@nkululekolusanda5578 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks 🔥 a lot mmm this video is old but so helpful because all i need it tips thank youuuuuuuu ♥

@munchie_mouth 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, and how much is all this equipment going to cost me? I would have liked to have seen some recommendations on the cameras and mics.

@OliviaG 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be making a video on this soon but I would say start off with your cell phone, shoot using natural light (go in front of a window) and invest in a tripod + an external mic that goes into your phone. That's the simplest and cheapest way to start. oliviag.tv

@isabelletremblay8309 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the tips! :)

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment Isabelle!

@Gabriellasmane Жыл бұрын

Is a cream backdrop ok as well?

@vistek Жыл бұрын

I'm not a casting director, so I can't say for certain, but I would guess that it would be totally fine to use. The goal is that you just don't have a background that is distracting. You should still be the brightest part of the image.

@rickleow736 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope to land my first lead role :)

@er-dm9nk 3 жыл бұрын

Did you? Im curious

@finished6267 2 жыл бұрын

I'm black. Should I use warm light so I don't look green?

@vistek 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Warmth or Coolness should effect tint (magenta to green). However, it usually standard practice to light darker skin tones with warmer lights to accentuate the melatonin in the skin and make the skin feel more lively. This is also true of caucasian skin tones, btw - but lighter skin tones have more of a tolerance than darker tones. If your skin is looking green, this is either because you are using a very low quality LED or fluorescent light - or you camera's white balance is not set adequately. You can still use a "cool" light if that's all you have (the sun is a cool light btw), but you just need to set your white balance to 6000K or higher and it will render that light warmer.

@arielathorn6356 3 жыл бұрын

So could I still do a self tape without a mic ? because I don’t have either one of those and my self tape is do tomorrow. If not, what other alternatives could I do?

@vistek 3 жыл бұрын

Sure - but the mic will pick up more noise and reverb in the room than your voice (likely, but not always). I'm sure if your performance is good, then it won't really matter. However, for future self tapes, you'd connect with the casting agent much better if your sound was clean and up front.

@redachaaban1286 4 жыл бұрын

Hi could u have a white back drop but wear darker clothes

@jbilotta 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree with the white background. I like other colors yes, but I like the way I look against a crisp, white background. With good lighting, you can do anything and it could look light grey.

@Gregg0Palmer 5 жыл бұрын

Should an actor avoid reading from the script? Does it reflect poorly on an actor to read from the script for the self tape?

@vistek 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gregg. Thanks for your question. Every situation may be different, and as such you should always follow the instructions given for the self tape. However, as a rule, it's always better and much more impactful to be off book for any of your auditions.

@PDXFilmmongers 3 жыл бұрын

Should an actor be capable of making his self tape on his own rather than having to find someone to help him film it? Seems that should be standard nowadays that an actor has that ability.

@vistek 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think it will help. You can shoot self tapes on your own, any time of day or night. So if a last minute audition comes in, you are ready.

@mansa8354 4 жыл бұрын

*dont suck*

@gaijinknight3250 3 жыл бұрын

50mb file 🤣🤣 1 second video then

@seanwebb605 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha ha ha. I work as a master control operator in Toronto. We receive show files for programs in tens of gigs. One of those talent programs running two hours or more can be over 80 gigs. 50mb file doesn't really even cover the lead recording time prior to the content.

@emnibob 4 жыл бұрын

This is unclear to me - is she saying it a good or bad idea not to slate at the beginning of the tape?

@vistek 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Emily, I get that it's a bit confusing. She's basically saying both. I would suggest that if the casting director specifically asks for a slate, then it would be a good idea to do it. Or perhaps if that agency has never seen you before. However, Shasta is really just saying there is a growing trend to not slate as a way of getting the attention of the casting agent or director. I'm not an expert in this area - so I would ask other casting agents or actors what they think. It's a risky move, for sure.