Tool · Self-Tape Studio
A self-tape studio that reads the other part for you.
The hardest part of a self tape is not the light - it is the reader. Actry gives you an AI scene partner that delivers every cue off camera at the pace you set, so you can record a clean, submission-ready audition tape alone, whenever the sides land.
What it does
- An AI reader speaks every cue line off camera, so you never wait on a friend to tape.
- Set the reader pace and pauses to match how the scene should breathe.
- Drill the scene and record in the same place - no switching apps mid-session.
- Framing and setup guidance so the tape looks like casting expects.
- Retake any line without re-reading the whole scene.
How it works
- Set up the shot. Eye-level phone, window or ring light in front of you, plain background. The app walks you through framing.
- Load the sides. Import the scene and assign the reader part to the AI voice.
- Rehearse off the cue. Run the scene a few times with the AI reader to lock timing before you roll.
- Record. Tape your takes with the AI delivering cues off camera at the pace you set.
- Pick and submit. Choose the strongest take and export a clean file ready for the casting portal.
Why not just…
Roping in a friend to read
Friends are busy, uneven, and audible on the tape. The AI reader is free, consistent, and stays off camera.
Reading the other lines yourself
Self-reading kills your eyeline and your take. Let the AI carry the cues so you stay in the scene.
A separate camera app
Rehearsing and recording in one place means you tape while the scene is still hot, not after you have lost it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I record a self tape without a reader?
Yes. The AI reader delivers every cue off camera at the pace you choose, so you can tape a full scene alone.
Will the reader voice be on my submission?
The AI reads the other part the way a live reader would. You control pace and pauses so the cues support your take rather than step on it.
What do I need for a good self tape?
Even light in front of you, a plain background, your phone at eye level, and clean sound. The app guides the framing; you bring the choices.
What does it cost?
Free to start on iOS and Android. Premium unlocks unlimited scenes and practice history.
Go deeper
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How to Prepare for an Audition: A Working Actor’s Workflow
A repeatable, step-by-step audition prep workflow used by working actors - from the moment the email lands to the moment you submit.
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How to Memorize Sides on Short Notice (Same Day, Few Hours)
Sides at noon, tape at six. The protocol that gets the lines in your body in three hours.
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Self-Tape Studio, free in your pocket.
Actry gives every actor an AI scene partner, self-tape studio, and voice coach. Free to start on iOS and Android.