Built for · Self-tape
For the self-tape that absolutely cannot wait until your friend texts back.
You don’t need a reader. You need a partner who hits the cue every time, in the voice you asked for, without a coffee. Actry’s self-tape mode pairs your camera with the AI scene partner so you can submit on time, every time.
Why it works for self-tape
- Pre-locked eye line - your reader is virtual, so the camera stays clean.
- Take as many shots as the scene needs, no apologies.
- Switch the AI’s pacing if your scene partner is reading too fast.
- Save and review your tape before you upload.
A workflow you can run today
- 01
Set up the room
Soft front light, neutral wall, phone at eye level.
- 02
Run the scene once
Use voice-only mode first to nail rhythm without the camera in your head.
- 03
Tape the takes
Switch to self-tape. Record, watch back, re-record the lines you’d cut.
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Make Actry the rehearsal room for self-tape.
Free to start. iOS and Android.