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How To Shoot A Perfect Self-Tape & Win That Audition
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How To Shoot A Perfect Self-Tape & Win That Audition

By Bradley Watt & Joseph Mclaughlin
Last updated 11/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • You'll be able to shoot amazing self-tapes
  • Do the best performance you can possibly do
  • You'll learn how to do valuable acting exercises
  • You will be able to prepare for roles effectively

Course content

5 sections21 lectures54m total length
  • Introduction1:49
  • Self-Taping Equipment2:42
  • Setting Up The Filming Space2:03
  • How To Do Lighting0:55
  • How To Film & Set Up Your Shot1:26

    Set up your shot in front of a backdrop, head below the frame. Place the subject left, right, or center to create visual space and stay close to the lens.

  • Sound2:20

Requirements

  • Very little to no knowledge. Perfect for beginners!
  • A basic knowledge of acting concepts and techniques

Description

This course is given to you by your instructors Bradley Watt & Joseph Mclaughlin, who have trained at one of Australia's most esteemed acting schools, full time for 3 years. They are going to give you the tips and tools you need to shoot the perfect self-tape & win that audition. It's broken down into 4 major modules:

  • Getting Started

  • Preparation

  • Acting Exercises

  • Post-Produciton

With more lessons being added constantly !

In today’s industry, your self-tape is your first (and sometimes only) shot at booking the job — so it needs to be exceptional. This online course is designed to teach actors exactly how to create self-tapes that stand out, showcase your talent, and get you through the door.

You'll learn how to professionally set up your shot at home — from lighting and framing to sound and background — using gear you already have or can get affordably. We’ll dive deep into script analysis, character choices, and on-camera acting techniques that translate powerfully through the lens.

This course also covers how to rehearse efficiently, handle last-minute auditions, edit your footage like a pro, and avoid the most common self-tape mistakes that cost actors the role.

Whether you're a beginner or a working actor looking to sharpen your edge, this course gives you practical, step-by-step guidance to help you deliver your best work — every time.

Your self-tape is your audition room. Let’s make it unforgettable.

Who this course is for:

  • All actors auditing for roles or aspiring to be a working actor.