The Self-Tape Audition Book: Camera, Sound, Light, Backdrop, Slate, Character Work, Camera Acting, Eyelines, Framing, Dos and Don'ts, 250 Photos, Costume, Props, Make-Up (SCHAUSPIELER WERDEN) Kindle Edition

"This is THE BOOK about self-tape auditions on the market! Go, get it! " Eva Math, AgentHow do you feel about self-tape auditions?It feels like you’re recording about a hundred takes but still not satisfied?Are you overwhelmed by the tech?Are you frustrated?You don’t know how to get started?Is the answer YES? Then this book is exactly what you need. My name is Bernhard. I’m an actor and acting coach, and I will show you how to give your self-tapes the boost they deserve, step by step. If you practice these simple steps, you will be able to do the following within just ten days:Getting self-tape auditions done in a jiffy;Knowing what matters in a self-tape (no, it’s not about the most expensive camera);Taking your chances.This book has but one goal: making you love self-tape auditions. Why? So that you’re getting well-paid acting gigs. And that’s what we all want in the end, right? So, get started. Right here, right now.What to expect?250 photos: Dos and Don’tsYou will actually SEE what works in a self-tape and what doesn’t. You will learn about the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. This is pure gold for taking your self-tape audition game to the next level.Keeping the right mindsetThe deal we signed up for as actors is a really mean one: We audition for multiple jobs every week, but hardly ever get cast. And very quickly, we start spiraling. This happens at the speed of light. And this will be visible in your self-tapes. But we will change that. Pinky promise.Why you should always be ready. Why having a team is important. If you get a self-tape audition and only then start to look for scene partners and a costume rental for that corset, you’ve already lost.You’re sick of doing your slate? How do you feel when you stand in front of your camera in your living room saying: “Hi, my name is Tom Miller and I’m an actor…“ Is it fun? Nope? Well, it’s just too understandable. But that doesn’t serve you. We’ll change that, too. Pinky promise.Backdrop, lighting, camera, sound If just one thing is slightly off, your entire self-tape will be off. It’s just like with ski jumping: You give a great performance, but then don’t stick the landing. And this can get uncomfortable.Costume, props and makeup ... can completely screw up your self-tape or give you the necessary boost.Character preparation It’s essential. You’ll get the most important tricks in order to make the most of your scene.The basics of camera acting and how to master itSome things are extremely important in front of the camera. It simply won’t work without them. And there are things that can really push your camera acting game. And you’ll learn about all of them. Sounds like a deal, huh?File size, resolution, aspect ratio, file format Yikes, this is the least fun part. But important. I’ll explain it all. I got you!Height of camera, eyelines and frame Even more Yikes! But to be honest, this is where the gold is buried. So, all you need is a map guiding you to that gold. No worries, I’ll hand it to you.Amount and selection of videos, deadlines You do one take after the other. Because take one: The beginning was great. Take two: Middle part was awesome. Take three: That one expression was lit. Take four: You really nailed the ending. And now you try and redo all of this with every take. Already notice something here? This won’t lead anywhere.Trimming beginning and ending, improving sound, new framing, compressing, file name Phew! There is just so much you can do in postproduction. But what is really important and what isn’t?free Bonus: eBook: Equipment & Apps, 7 Popular Self-Tape Audition Checklists Read more