I’m moving to LA for acting next year and your videos have been so helpful. Thank you!

This was so helpful! I am just beginning and you have kept this real. Other KZfaqrs seem to have an unlimited budget for all this stuff, but this is manageable. Just subscribed!

Got my first audition from my casting agency oml thank you for this, was litterally having a midlife crisis

I am so happy you kept ALL budgets in mind! Most people give 2 options and their “affordable” option would still be a bit pricey! 🎉🎉🎉 Definitely keeping this video saved!

as an aspiring actress, I can tell you that your videos are very helpful and insightful ✨ thank you for that and also, good luck on your journey! hope to see you win an academy award someday :)

Hey man, friend of mine told me about your KZfaq channel. Glad she did. Admire your hustle and consistency ✊🏼 Super inspired. Really enjoying the art you’re making. Just wanted to reach out 🔥 The grind don’t stop, keep it going!!!

It is crazy how helpful you are

Loved the vid also thanks for advice tomorrow I’m going to print out my headshots and resumé so thank you and I’m also gonna film a video

I just started my channel and in sifting through youtube for inspo, your videos are next level!!

That room tho.. yawss love it!!

Hey, Will. James here. I'm so grateful for your videos and acting info and advice. I'm checking out equipment now as I'm typing this.

Thanks and here’s to you landing your next audition!

Do you have instructions on how to mount wall mount backdrop thing? Thanks for this video. It's really helped my husband and I set up our self tape studio.

Thank you for all your great tips ! Since Covid, self-tapes are a must but thankfully getting better and better at it through researching videos like this. I do however, have an issue when casting needs a full body shot and/or a 360 turn. Really hard when your doing it alone and can't pan out on a self- timer. I also don't have a window to stand in front of and the lighting needs to be pulled back as to not get it in the shot. This makes this portion of the slate a bit dark. Any suggestions to in order to avoid this? Thanks you so much !

I'll work hard to get these stuff ... All the way to Yemen 😊 Congrats 12k bro 💙😊

!!!!! Best self tape vid. Also make sure Apartment Therapy comes to your house!!!!!

Amazing video Will. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for the video! Love the way you shot and edited it as well. Re setup - your house is beautiful and spacious, however in a tiny 1bdr apartment where some non-acting work and living happens I find it hard to even find a place for a convenient setup (Vancouver is dark in the winter, my umbrella set is weakish in brightness and to use backgrop stands would take up a lot of space. I meant it might be possible with some effort but would have get it on and off each time to setup). For my wellness channel I do not use any backdrop yet although it might beneficial to improve the lighting setup. Also mics like Rode micro and even Deity duo do not seem to pick up sound well at a distance. Lav mic is what I usually use but it has a cord.

Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks that you have uploaded! You are a huge inspiration to me as I try to start a career in acting. I really think you would do a great job as Spiderman!!! So you should try that! Thanks again💯🔥💖🔥💯

Your self tapes 📼 🎥 are always bomb 💣

Smiles from the sun thankyou 😊

This was very helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge

I plan to do self audition tapes soon, I have just a android phone, but hope to get a smartphone sometime early next month.

and with this vid you earned a follow. good intel. much appreciated.

Could you please post the link to the backdrop rolls? And the mounting hardware for them? Thank you!

Great content as always will!

I have an android, tripod, and a ring light; I want to know do I need a lens for my phone to do self tape

Have you done a voice over for a commercial recently? I think it was for postmates but the guys voice sounds EXACTLY like you!!

Nice video! Interesting to see how people do things differently out there.

Great tips 🌟 I like your blue backdrop too.

#2 was the best

Amazingly helpful video

good info will, def things that I am using now for my channel

Great info. Will be checking your other videos. Thanks

Why don't you try Marvel Cinematic Universe? I would like to watch you as a next Avenger?

This is very helpful!! Thank you!! Should I used softbox lights or umbrella lights? In your opinion, what's your preference and why?

Thank you for the great tips and your high energy.

Was watching Vas Saranga's recent Webinar and he put this video in the chat!! :)

great video my friend I am currently working on getting some equipment the number to version that you mentioned I wanted to ask in your personal opinion would a vloggers kit be good to use for self taping?

Really enjoy your videos. Very informative! And thank you for sharing the equipment you use! I love the backdrops. Is the gray color that you have the same as the link you provided? ‘Fashion gray’ looks a little darker. Just curious. :)

I guess I might need a second person to start and stop my cell phone while filming or is there a way to do this on my own ? Thanks for your advices. The are awesome!

Thank you So much this is LA surviver

Hi Will! I have a quick question. Do you put some basic make up on your face when you do self tapes? Thanks to the latest innovation aka iPhone, it shows all the pores, acnes, blemishes, cars and everything. Or do you have just perfect skin by nature?

can we ask, are you usinf soft light ? or daylight bulbs

Hey Will! Thanks so much for the information. Is the size of the paper rolls 53x36 ft because I see a few different sizes on amazon?

Could you tell us more about the back drops your using

Hey im 15 right now and im planning on auditioning for a tv series in the Netherlands but im a bit scared ill stress out and ruin my audition. Do you have any tips? (Its a live audition not a self tape)

Sweet

love your channel!!

What is that color of your backdrop?

First from America maybe

Where did you find the vinyl roll rack for the backdrops?

I love this channel

I'm recording my self-tapes on my android phone. This is not the issue. My question is I look so far away. Your body looks like a normal size. I move my camera closer to get a short from my waist up, but my head looks smaller. My camera won't allow me to zoom in or out.

Hi! Your Canon digital camera is currently sold out on Amazon- do you have another model that you recommend?

Do you ever have an issue with file size when emailing an audition submission video?

This is so helpful! What camera do you use for KZfaq (not self tapes)? I’m just curious.

Do you have a clip how should I find an agent?

Yes ✊🏾 Black Lives Matter ✊🏿

Can I use my greenscreen instead of a background paper?

Nicely done, I've wondered about green screens and editing- I'm not a fan of editing- is there a easier way to do this?

I've got the lighting stuff; now I want to know how to actually shoot it - a close-up look at which buttons you push - how to edit it, how to post it. I'm a baby boomer - this stuff does not come naturally.

Did you say get a tripod that pans you up and down? Tripods cannot do what you showed, can you be more specific?

Hey Will! What type of background paper did you purchase? Did you get it from Amazon?

very helpful.. thank you :)

Hiii! I’m young, and trying to become a young actor. Do you have any advice?

First from Romainia

Hi! I have a question, do you recommend union or nonunion, Im trying to get into acting and dont know which one to chose. And also paid or not paid?

Thanks for this, Will!! How can I connect the Rode mic to my iPhone?

Why is there a disclaimer about the murder of George Floyd? I don’t see how your self-tapes and his death are connected.

Can I use an external mic?

What's your backup job ?

Yooo are you from Columbus?

do u ever reply to fan emails coz I wrote you one

THe RODE videomic link is dead and the mic is now $50 more.....

I am returning to your videos. The first rule doesn't include the tripod or coatrack thing you have. Just saying being a wiseacre.

Why is everyone calling their audition tapes "Self Tapes"? I'm flattered, but why not use your own name?

Hi, Will! Thank you so much for this video, it's really helpful, especially for someone like me who has glasses and is concerned about ring lights reflecting off the lenses. I have a question for you: I recently bought a phone tripod with a cold shoe mount so that I can record self-tapes with the IVISII G2 Pocket RGB LED Light (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKqnkqmmt8q4o6c.html) to keep my self-tape set-up very small. However, I'm realizing that the light is quite harsh. Have you ever used a light like this? If so, do you have any tips on how to use them effectively, or would you say that an umbrella light set-up is definitely better?

Filming on 500$ equipment is not filming on a budget...Sorry, but someone had to say it, not all aspiring actors are as financially adequate as you are. Just something to consider next time you put the word BUDGET in the caption of your video. I'd be interested in how artists can do self-tapes without the expensive equipment. That's more useful. Best Regards .

Jesus loves you will. I don’t know what it is you are experiencing right now but I am sent here to let you know Jesus loves you and wants to bring you out of it. Just call on his name and ask for help and WATCH THE CARES WASH AWAY