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Guide to Choosing Your Speeches and Preparing Your Self-tape Audition
Audition Tips from the Panel
Tips for Recording your Self-Tape
- Watch the short film clip offering advice and tips on recording your audition video.
- Stand away from the background which should be plain and not distracting.
- Pick a quiet room with some space to move and no background noise.
- Be aware of your distance from the camera/mic and speak up (project) when further away.
- Make sure the room is bright and you can be seen clearly – lit from the front rather than above.
- Do not place yourself in silhouette – be careful of the position of windows.
- Try and use a tripod – not handheld. If you don’t have a tripod, spend a bit of time experimenting to ensure that your smartphone is secure.
- Your eyeline should be to the side of the camera when you are performing your monologues, you may find it helpful having someone standing just to side of the camera, out of shot, for you to talk to.
- Avoid props, costume and make up. We are interested in you and your ability.
- Please ensure that you check the video for any audio issues etc before you upload the link to the application form.
- Please also ensure that the settings are not set to “private” and that there is no expiration date on the video.
