Should I do one of these for a self-tape that didn’t book? 😅

@electricenemymusic

2 ай бұрын

Yes! It would be really interesting to see!

@aelhnnh

22 күн бұрын

Yesss

As someone on the hiring side of this, there are soooo often such small reasons why someone isn't hired that I regularly feel bad knowing they're going to leave and invent things to feel insecure about. Remember, after you know the lines and the part 200% (no small thing in itself) then it's a random lottery of a million small things that are often meaningless in themselves, based on stuff you will never know and never realize how coincidental they were. THIS is the numbers game you're trying to overcome when constantly auditioning. Also, for parts with accents, I'd recommend you save the slate for the end, otherwise while you're speaking during the audition for a French barista (for example) if you have a believable accent they will believe it, but if you're from down-south Louisiana and sound like it, and have the slate first, without realizing it on some level they will be focused on how well you cover your accent and not how well you play the part. Also for a new KZreadr you're doing something right the way you're dealing with the algo- I only clicked on this because this video was recommended to me multiple times in the past few days. 👍

@violetverigo

14 күн бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! And yes, I always try to put the slate at the end (unless they’ve specifically asked for it at the beginning) 😊 I have no idea why the algorithm has decided to push this video now haha, I’ve been too busy to post this past month, so it’s probably trying to lure me back in 😅 Working on more content today 🤓

So often we are told to have a sense of urgency and keep the pace moving, but your tape and others that I have seen that booked took their time and didn’t burn through the moments. The silences need to be lived out truthfully and you did that. You were engaged the whole time, not just waiting for you cue to say your line.

@violetverigo

11 күн бұрын

Thank you!

"...It was just my face." Yes, laughed et yes truth in why I don't want to know.

Wow the audion sounds really complex - your expertise is this area is amazing - again well done for gaining the part in the Anatomy of a scandal, which as a great drama series 😍

Love this!🎉

I love this!!!

Love videos like this. Thanks 🎉

Thank you so much for these videos! I’m learning how to improve my self taping skills. It’s nice to have a reference point for work that led to booking. 🙏🏽

Smashed it

You’re really good!

@violetverigo

15 күн бұрын

Thank you!

So happy I came across this video! I’m currently self-taping for a role and rapidly trying to improve my self taping skills😅 your set up looks amazing! Can I ask what I it consists of?

@violetverigo

Ай бұрын

This was actually an old temporary set up haha! I might do short video of the various set ups I’ve had before my current one, but you really don’t need much! Just a light source (which could be a window) and a plain background (I use a collapsible backdrop). Good luck with your tape!

Congrats🎉😊 I love it, HONESTLY. ❤ I’m an actor from Ghana,West Africa. Just subscribed to your channel and hit the bell as well. Imma recommend your channel to couple of actors down here. Meanwhile would you like to teach me a few things about how the system works up there? I mean; from agents to auditions and finally booking a jobs etc…will be finding my way up there soon. Would love if we could chat in your DM but how tho,please? Congrats on booking the job🎉❤

@violetverigo

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊 In terms of learning how it all works, you can do some research (google/youtube), there’s lots of information out there. I’m also gonna be making more videos this week. But I would say film some monologues, do some student films to get footage for your showreel, then you can start applying to agents with that showreel, and they will submit you for bigger projects. Good luck!

what is the best backdrop (color) in your opinion?

@violetverigo

22 күн бұрын

I’d say if you had to pick one, go with grey. The one I have is double sided (blue/grey)

Did you had a reader with you during the self-tape?

@violetverigo

18 күн бұрын

Yes

Can you suggest me some resources to find auditions please ?

@violetverigo

Күн бұрын

Spotlight is where most legitimate professional casting calls are posted. That’s what my agent uses to submit me, and you can self submit if you’re unrepresented. If you’re just starting out, you can use websites like Backstage, Mandy and StarNow (all owned by the same company), they are a bit hit and miss, but you might find some nice jobs on there. Other than that, follow casting directors on social media, they sometimes post casting calls for specific roles. You can also try approaching your local film school to see if they need actors for their final projects, or join an am dram group near you. You can find all this info by googling it :)

@benvederslerim4729

18 сағат бұрын

@@violetverigo thank you so much. I appreciate it. 🤗