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“I don’t care if you’re using the back up camera on your Toyota prius. Put that on a tripod.” Hilarious.

1. Follow taping instructions 2. Non-distracting background 3. Horizontal video 4. Use a tripod 5. Camera at eye level 6. Actor should be well lit 7. Actor should be louder than the reader 8. Quiet on set 9. Small file sizes 10. Submit ON TIME

I should have looked at this before my last audition submission. SO...here are my additions to this: If you are auditioning as a HOST or Newscaster, DO NOT record in selfie mode. You are acting, not directing or critiquing. Do this so you look at the lens and not yourself that is off the lens to the left or right. Also: Let the camera roll. Don't go back and forth to the camera to delete the last take. Just stand there and keep trying until you get 1-2 great takes. Then just edit out all of the previous mess ups.

You absolutely nailed it!! I had the first class of the last course of my acting school and we talked A LOT about this. At some point my professor, a guy who has being living thanks to his art for the last 20 years, said a few laws, sort of speak, that we should all follow to deliver a profesional quality self tape, and it's like he saw your video before that class. Thank you so much for being a trustworthy source of knowledge of this beautiful craft. See you at work!!

great tips, I think 'sticking to the audition lines' should be somewhere within this list

Thank you for this very clear video. My 12 year old son was asked to audition for a role in a film and I was terrified of screwing up his audition video. This made me feel much better! I really like the suggestion for using an external microphone!

Awesome info! I'm doing my first monologue for my agent so that she can see my abilities and range. I'm a pro photographer, so luckily I already have some of the tools needed for a great audition self-tape!! Love your videos, they do help a lot!!

Great advice. I always try to submit early. One, for that time buffer you mentioned. And two, because there’s always a chance that my agent will want me to redo something. Or shoot it in a different style. This happens on commercial auditions more than film or tv.

I had an open call audition for nickelodeon sent to me once and I followed all of these rules except my mom was holding the camera. Funny thing is this was before I knew I wanted to be an actress

Omg that picture of Val Kilmer as Holliday is absolute fire!!! One of my favourite Westerns, and I'm a huge Westerns nerd. If you're ever considering selling that photo I would be interested. Oh yeah the tips were helpful too ;)

This is perfect! I'm a newbie to all of this, & this was exactly what I needed!

I love that you covered the on time thing. I just blew it with a huge companany because my dog ate rat poison and had to take her to the vet. If I had given myself that differant deadline I would of had it in well before that happened. I’ll definatly be doing this from now on

Thanks for the great info, and the Sanford Meisner on Acting is a must, along with the follow up book by William Esper

Very valuable & vital information. Thank you so much for the link to the quality equipment! Researching which equipment is best suited for self-taped auditions can be so time consuming, super convenient to have it all consolidated on one page. I look forward to your future videos! 🎭

Am not an actor but a singer-songwriter and definitely a storyteller! Very interesting & valuable clip! Thank you for sharing your awesome advice! A pure coincidence that I found your channel (or maybe not a coincidence??!) Thumbs up 👍 and subscribed! 😇

Thank you so much!! I am currently an actress heading into teaching acting and am needing a lot of tips on how to pull it off! 🌟

Thanks as always Kurt, great info!

Love this great stuff Kurt, Thank you so much...:))

4:13 is sending me😂😂😂😂😂😂 my humour is down the drain but thanks for this!!

This video gets right to it and is very informative. Most excellent! The recommended tools are affordable and available; I've already ordered some. Thank you!

Ok, I already know all this from vlogging and stuff! But never hurts to get reminders!! Awesome!

Your channel deserves so much more...👏👏👏

Doing my 1st self tape, you have been extremely helpful....can't wait to see you on set someday!

Nice video. If you happen to see this question I'd love your opinion. I have been doing this a little over 3 years and have lived by "it's better to not turn in an audition tape then to turn in a bad one". I realize "bad" definition can have many variables, so I'm speaking of one that has nice parts, but there is a line or two of delivery that you'd love to change, but for whatever reason, you cannot. ( Lets say after your last take that lightening struck and your recording device suddenly stops working, but you are still able to send it out which needs to be within the hour ). Thanks for any feedback. ( Also, I know this entire scenario has tons of variables, so the core part of it is "generally" should it be sent out.)

Thank you for the tips!

This guy is a legend he is funny and he also teaches me to be great for my dreams

This info is rlly helpful especially for my auditions! Thanks Kurt!

Thank you so much, this video helps a lot, I'm going to have a second call and it's in video, seriously, thank you

Thank you for the tips. I think you could add looking "presentable" for audition videos. Such as cleaning yourself up (hair, dress up, etc).

Amazing. It is the best to help me in my audition. Thank you and God bless. I've get a lot of ideas.

Thank you Kurt for those important information. You've brought me lots of confidence about everything that stands with acting.

Meisner always looking over your shoulder

Sir your every tips I remember for auditions thank you for give best tips

Thank you 😃 this was one of the best how to prepare for a self tape audition videos I've watched. Very helpful 👌 👌

Thank you so much for this information. It is very helpful while auditioning for roles.

Acting has been a passion of mine since I was a small child. I am now 13 years old and I am trying to make that passion a reality

I was literally just about to do a video on this, but quite honestly you summed it up great! Well done!

I will pursue my acting career.

this is so helpful! thank you

I enjoy all your videos. They are very informative and I've used them. Thanks.

Love the doc holiday pic of tombstone

Nice Tombstone ref in the back!

Hmm interesting I always have issues with my file sizes being too big but I never knew it was because of the 4k feature. Thanks for that I’ll being doing that from now on.

Thank you Kurt yue for the 10 Commandments 😁for self taping rules.

Great commandments thank you. I screwed 2 up already. Better luck next time!

Great tips and info in all your videos. Very clear, concise, and practical. Thanks so much for sharing… so helpful!

Great simple advice. Wish I'd watched this years ago.

One question I always have is where should I be looking in a self tape?

Handbrake is a great tip! Can’t wait to try it.

Thank you for your help! Take care!

Helpful

This video convinced me to subscribe. The content is fantastic

Thank you. Very useful

Thank you for your great information, God Bless!

I love ur lessons Mr Yue thank u so much

Got an audition for two characters (same project I wanna try for two parts) and this has been great advice! I've already made a great impression just need to do the tape Edit: I got one of the parts! It was so fun to film I can't wait to see the results

Thank you so much. This really mattered

You’re hilarious😂 Very helpful info!

Actually 720p is ok, still very clear.. But one of the Most Important aspects of self tape, GOOD AUDIO!! get a mic that works with your camera and use it..Audio quality is a key point

Filming an audition tomorrow. Great advice. Thank you! What do I do when there is a lot of movement during my lines, and when other talk to me my character is moving. Any help helps!

Really appreciate your videos! Thank you :)

Great video as always!

''the back up camera on your Toyota Prius.'' hahah

Great info! What is the best lens for the canon 80D when doing a selftape?

Can you make a video on how to approach casting directors on social media

Very helpful, as always! Thank you!👍🏽

Great video, very clear!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I always shoot 4k though, I should relax about the quality of the image I guess... 😅 Otherwise I totally agree on everything, all this advice applies to European castings too! 👍🏼

I love love your channel it’s so helpful

Kurt this is awesome! Your videos help me out a lot, thank you so much for posting. I do have a question though. Some casting directors here in Florida say to self tape waist up and others don't give you direction. Do you have a video on how close your shots have to be for a self tape audition?

last fall/winter my cousin gave me her iPhone/ apple watch so I can film. The watch because that back cam is stronger than the from camera, with the watch I can look at the frame from my wrist.

Great job! I learned well!

Thanks for the info on, resolution and file size been wondering about that.

Great advice thank you.

Thanks, Yuey. Much love.

Thank you!

The part 4:12 ain’t got me dying on the floor but in the earths core

I just got an audition self tape for a Disney movie

Like your Venom figure on the shelf

Thank You Kurt..

Thank you ❤

Hi, I have a question. If you are playing a shy, quiet person who is over powered by people, do you have to still be louder if the character is never louder than anyone they’re talking to? (Example)

This is great stuff thanks

I love your videos, they're always so informative! I have a question that hopefully you'll answer. Do we have to purchase a monologue before using it for a self tape monologue (if sending it to an agent)? I constantly see monologues online that say "to read the full one-act eplay, purchase it below."

Thank you! Xx

Kurt, I like the gray backdrop but it looks as if auditions are moving towards the blue backdrop instead (you mention blue as an option). At least this is what I'm seeing. I did find on Amazon a backdrop (I already own the frame/stand) that is reversible blue and green{screen}. In your experience, do casting directors prefer one over the other? Also, I think a blue background will be less distracting for my thinning hair 😃!

I am from India. It is very helpful brother.

Very helpful, thank you!!

This was very insightful.... Can we share this on our page?

Thank you.

Thank you

"Nobody needs to zoom in on your face and see every single pore in your audition video" 😂

Great job Kurt!

What about walking in and out while turning on or off your camera in a truely self tape?

You are fantastic!! Thank you thumbs all the way UP UP UP

Now I know why my monologues can't get me movie roles. Thanks for the tips.

Thank you; I appreciate your guide. I want to notify you of an issue - I purchased the Takstar mic and the Ulanzi phone mount recommended on your list. Unfortunately, they are not compatible. The mic attachment part is too wide to slide in to the attachment on the mount.

Amazing video! Helped me so much. My son has an audition in New York for a series tomorrow. But he has allergies red eyes. What do i do?

Superb sir

REALLY GOOD INFORMATION!