{"id":16023,"date":"2019-01-15T12:26:13","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T12:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/?p=16023"},"modified":"2023-10-11T10:39:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T09:39:21","slug":"how-to-self-tape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/how-to-self-tape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Self Tape"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-16023\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-16023-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-16023-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-16023-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c4f6304fc136-16023\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape-150x67.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape-330x147.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-self-tape-690x308.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" title=\"how to self tape\" alt=\"how to self tape\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-16023-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Self tapes are a way for actors to audition for a role or opportunity without attending a casting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/self-taping\">Learn how to do a good self tape<\/a> by following our simple <\/strong><strong>how to self tape<\/strong> guide below.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Production quality<\/h2>\n<p>You want your self tape to look professional so consider these things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camera - record your self tape on a camera or phone that has a high enough resolution so the quality is not grainy.<\/li>\n<li>Sound - sit near to your camera\/phone to make sure the audio quality is good.<\/li>\n<li>Lighting - make sure you are lit, natural lighting is best, and you can see all of your face. There should be no obvious shadows.<\/li>\n<li>Filming - make sure the camera is still, the best way to do this is to mount your camera on a tripod.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Filming your self tape<\/h2>\n<p>A self tape is a virtual casting, it's your opportunity to impress, so make sure you are centre stage and visible at all times. Remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a script, or part of a script, that is no longer than 1 minute in length.<\/li>\n<li>Always film in landscape (not portrait).<\/li>\n<li>Face the camera but never look directly into the camera lens at any point.<\/li>\n<li>Be in a close up (head and shoulders)\u00a0throughout the self tape.<\/li>\n<li>Sit or stand, whatever feels more comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-16023-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-wire-25e9c5fff62e-16023\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/self-taping\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBROWSE SELF TAPING CLASSES \u00bb\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-16023-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>3. Picking the right script<\/h2>\n<p>When recording your self tape you may already have been asked to read a particular script. If you do have to choose your own script, we recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a script that is only from TV or film.<\/li>\n<li>Research scripts that suit your casting type.<\/li>\n<li>Use a reader. If you aren't reading a monologue, ask a friend or fellow actor to read the other part in the script.<\/li>\n<li>Want some inspiration - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filmsite.org\/bestspeeches63.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out this website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Prepare in advance<\/h2>\n<p>Rehearse your performance before filming. Learn the script, and know what you're trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set up the room. Choose what your backdrop will be.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your clothing is appropriate for the character.<\/li>\n<li>Only use props if they are essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>City Academy is a creative and performing arts company in the United Kingdom. We offer a range of acting classes, taught by professional actors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-16023-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-wire-25e9c5fff62e-16023\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/acting-classes\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBROWSE ACTING CLASSES \u00bb\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self tapes are a way for actors to audition for a role or opportunity without attending a casting. 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