Self-Tape
Self-Tape (12)
Light, sound, framing, and the take that books.
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Self-Tape Pre-Submit Checklist
A 12-point checklist to run before you upload a self-tape - format, framing, sound, slate, file name, portal.
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Ring Light vs Softbox: What’s Better for Self-Tape?
A practical comparison of ring lights and softboxes for self-tape lighting - when each works, when each doesn’t.
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iPhone Self-Tape Setup: Pro Output Without a Camera
A complete self-tape kit using just an iPhone - apps, settings, mounting, lighting, and audio.
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How to Self-Tape Without a Reader
No partner, no problem - the workflow for taping a strong self-tape with no one to read opposite.
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How to Edit a Self-Tape (When You Should and Shouldn’t)
When self-tape edits help, when they hurt, and the minimal editing every actor should know how to do.
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Self-Tape Slate Format: What to Say and How to Say It
The standard self-tape slate format - name, height, agency, location - and the personality details that make a slate work.
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Self-Tape Eye Line: Where to Look (And Why)
A simple explanation of self-tape eye lines - where to place them, when to break them, and why they matter.
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Self-Tape Background: What Casting Wants Behind You
How to choose a self-tape background - colors, depth, distance, and what to avoid.
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Self-Tape Sound Quality: The 80% No One Talks About
Why sound matters more than picture in self-tapes, and the cheap setup that fixes 90% of audio problems.
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Self-Tape Framing Tips: The Frame Casting Wants
How to frame self-tapes - head room, lead room, eye line, and the rule of thirds for audition tapes.
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Self-Tape Lighting Setup: Cheap, Soft, Flattering
Three-light, two-light, and one-window self-tape lighting setups that work in any apartment.
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How to Record a Self-Tape That Books
A complete walkthrough for recording self-tape auditions - sound, light, framing, eye line, and the take-selection rule.
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