How to Self Tape from Start to Finish | Self Tape Audition Example Step by Step

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I have a question, I'm ten years old and its my dream to become an actress but I live in Scotland, so if I signed up for a Scottish talent agency, then would I still get audition requests from American casting directors

[@SophiaHawk]

We always wanted to see a self tape of an actor/ actress who is booking consistently. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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you are actually a fucking legend, I really hope running this channel is gratifying for you because you are doing a great job and really making a difference. keep it up!

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Hey there Kurt! I’ve been following your channel for a few months and it’s one of the best gems I’ve discovered as I begin my acting journey. I sincerely appreciate the thoroughness of this video but of all your videos in general. Thank you for providing your audience with valuable insights. I hope to see you on set one day 😉 🎬

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You can also hire him as your acting coach, i will soon ♥️ also starting! Wish you the best

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SMOOTH TRANSITIONS! Definitely appreciate all the advice and effort you put into making these videos! P.S. Can’t wait for your workshop this weekend!

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It’s cool to know that you’re using a video editing program that I’m using very similarly to! I’m starting my acting class recruitment process within 2 weeks and I can’t wait!

[@nolo_doe]

You couldn't have made it look a lot more easier than this, thank you Sir... Hope to see you on set one of the good days.

[@ccbred]

Im planning on going to acting classes right now so not even doing auditions yet but your videos really are helpful and you explain everything very nicely. Thank you!

[@donnakwok]

This is so helpful! I’m about to do my first self tape ever. Now I know how, thanks Kurt!

[@hayanaamani2428]

how did it go??

[@pavloko]

This is super helpful. You’re so organized and really strive for quality in everything you do. Thanks a lot!

[@NicoleTrizia]

You are a blessing to us rookies. I hope you book all your dream roles! Keep shining!

[@DarranRobertson]

I got a request for a self tape just the other day and I was not prepared. I am an amateur performer and I work as a SA, and I'm relatively new to this game. The audition was for a TV commercial. I was flattered that I got asked to self tape for it, but angry with myself for not being better prepared for it. I have since bought some equipment and have started to do some research. I just wanted to say thank you for these videos, they are really helpful. Thank you.

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It must be nice working with u because u seem to be professional.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

TBH, if he lived in a second tier city, I think he'd be working all the time. Super professional, super prepared.

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[@rinamorgan8795]

Thank you for going to the trouble of showing us this process. I felt pretty intimidated by the idea of creating a professional self tape in the future, but that software looks user friendly.

[@miyoshiumeki]

You must be known as a very generous scene partner. Thank you so much for your tips and your generosity to your fellow actors by sharing your experience. You are very much appreciated!

[@justinkroehler9318]

Could you make a quick video explaining the temperature you set your lights to and also the camera setting to fit that?

[@neokalitychi7586]

Yo Kurt you are so inspiring it is so insane you have actually influenced and showed me how great this industry is would love to meet you in person one day when i become famous like you. Love from India

[@gamesthatshouldbeframed3760]

Thank you so much for this Kurt! Even if it is three years old, I'm currently planning on doing an audition for a tv show and this has helped me a bunch!

[@christianbitar8446]

I truly loved this. It's such a great way of getting inspired and actually seeing the things that are usually talked about when it comes to selftaping. Thank you Kurt :) Hope you book it!

[@kevinnelson8631]

I feel like you’re my private acting consultant. Thanks for all your content and advice!

[@SimplyNaturalCai]

Really liked the fade in and fade out will be using that for future self tapes. Thanks, Kurt. 😊

[@Sal-ec4yf]

This is THE BEST a video I’ve ever watched on preparing for a self taped audition. I cannot thank you enough

[@ZoeFaithOfficial]

I actually have a specific role that I am self taping for, and this was super helpful! Thank you!

[@kierraedwards748]

Just goes to show how much work it is to be an actor. The auditioning alone!

[@EvaGehlert_SmallMediumAtLarge]

Wow!! Great tutorial!! Looking back I can see where I made sooooo many in my first audition tape!! However, the real mistake would to have not sent it at all!! I’m so happy for all your success thus far!! See you on set someday!

[@samuelsfranklinactor]

Still gaining a great deal of knowledge from you! I love the way you very neutraly say, "in my opinion," because we all know that no opinion is absolute. However, I must say that your opinions are pretty spot on!

[@2ATristan]

Big tip on where the microphone is placed. I learned over the last few years of vlogging and uploading to YT that when the mic is down low or even at mouth level the audio can sound more tinny or nasally. If you have a mic stand that is able to go above your head and having it about three inches or so away from your face but (still out of frame) it will sound loads better. I've tested it myself and it makes a world of difference.

[@edendaye]

Thank you so much!! I am currently an actress heading into teaching acting and am needing a lot of tips on how to pull it off!

[@charlita25]

Yes 🙌🏾 you definitely look like a an attorney 👩🏽‍⚖️ Kurt

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I was researching something about camera focus for my Nikon D5600...and this was one of the videos that popped up. Don't know why but I'm glad it did. I subscribed to your channel after finding it and have enjoyed your content. I also bought a Canon 80D after watching this along with the camera comparison video. My Nikon cameras are really ticked about it. I had been doing my audition tapes with the Canon Vixia HF R800. I did my first audition yesterday with the 80D and was very pleased. Thank you for the help you given me.

[@seazepeda]

Thanks for the advice on back stage I got an audition!.

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Kurt, I'm really glad to see your videos. I read your IMDB bio and I'm at the exact same age where you made your turning point into acting. We even did similar degrees in university! It gives me a lot of hope to start my career in acting. Great video and hopefully I can land more auditions :)

[@elizabethtacy7736]

You are a Fantastic Teacher!!! and an incredible actor! Thank you for this video. Our 13 year old is starting to film self tapes and your video has helped him immensely. Thank You so much! E in Georgia

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OMG. Vegas Editing Studio. You brought back memories. That was the first editing software I used many years ago.

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Woah your acting is extremely good you will definitely book this role :))

[@thebliss4616]

I have no idea what he’s saying in the audition but that is the most convincing eye contact 😂

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Kurt, I am so thankful for finding you’re videos. I watch all of them, and I can’t thank you enough

[@ObedNLamptey-ir7fp]

Am really learning a lot sir actually I’ve been asking myself how to do this 😎

[@gwen3779]

Wow, excellent video! It was really helpful to watch your whole process on video instead of just hearing about it. Thanks for taking all the time to share this info!

[@ForeverTanedraTV]

Watching this video has let me know that I don't need to be sitting so close to my backdrop!! For some reason I thought I had to be right in front. But I saw you were a few feet away from your background and it looked great!!

[@liquidbraino]

It's actually better if the backdrop is slightly out of focus but you're PERFECTLY in focus. That's why I like to use an 85mm lens for auditions and put some distance between myself and the backdrop. The bigger the backdrop the better because then you can create distance without hitting the edge of the backdrop. I know a lot of actors that just paint one of the walls in their home a neutral color and use that. That gives you a lot more room to play with and a lot more options when it comes to lightning. More room to set up your lights and experiment; bouncing light off a reflector or bounce board. Indirect & defused light is always better in my opinion.

[@regulargorgeous]

Fabulous! From start to finish an excellent example of prep - especially the tape on the wall! Dig the DIY to hi end equipment options! Thank you

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Iam from srilanka iwill become an actor one day and iwill meet you to thank you for your guid❤️

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best free material an actor could ask for, beautiful work.

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Hey I just wanted to say I am starting to act and I reallywant to make it a career and become big with it you have helped me a lot!! You have made how to start so much easier. Thank you! :)

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This channel is very helpful wow! Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏾

[@osamaogbeide]

Please make a video about making the perfect demo reel if you haven’t already !!

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Awesome behind scenes look at the process!

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Thank God I found it. This is pretty helpful.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

I love video auditions. It's a lot easier than have 25 folks waiting in the room next door. Then I'll ask for an audition from those who seem the best and closest to what I'm looking for.

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Loved your video and learned a lot about the audition cheat sheet which is rarely available on the internet and hope to see you on set one day.

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I love your videos! They are clean, crisp, precise and to the point. Thank you so much for sharing this information!

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Sir you really teach in details that's really good

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I’m gonna be huge because of you. Thanks man!

[@djdatore]

Thank you for sharing your process. A curious question, when you first started off, how much time did you put into acting a week? What did your week consist of?

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When I first started I was only doing it for fun and had no plans to pursue this as a career. Because of that, it was treated as a hobby and I spent maybe 3-5 hours on it per week. As I gradually became more serious about it, it grew to probably 20 hours per week.

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@@ActingCareerCenter Interesting, thanks Kurt. Transformers is filming in my city. Should be fun.

[@virginiagarcia79]

Love your videos. What color gray do you use for your background? Do you recommend gray over blue? Or doesn't it make a difference?

[@jonahpetrahn1993]

First of all, I really enjoy all of your videos. Second, I have two questions: 1. How do you practice a scene without a scene partner? 2. Is it weird if you only have two or three acting classes on your resume?

[@ADifferentVibe]

You can practice with the virtual reader. And no, it's not weird to have 2-3 classes when you are starting. You can keep training with different classes as you go through auditioning and your career!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You can use a rehearsal app like Rehearsal Pro or Cold Reader. Or you can use a simple voice recorder. But a virtual reader is definitely the most effective, in my opinion. There's no standard amount of acting classes that should go on a resume. For many years, I only had one class on my resume because that was the only class available in my city. I would just go to that same ongoing class every week.

[@jonahpetrahn1993]

Thanks for the long and informative answer. I really appreciate it! I’ll definitely practice to see you on set on day...

[@ollieace3770]

Great video! I can tell you put a lot of work into this one 👍

[@ThomasForgione]

Great video. As a working actor do you recommend going bold with the material or sticking to every direction or suggested emotion? Has going outside the box worked for you? Thanks!

[@charlita25]

Great 👍🏾 idea 💡 using a virtual reader 📲

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Your really good at lecturing,

[@jamm4732]

Can u make a video on demo reels

[@thedoneeye]

Great video as usual Kurt! Sooo glad you showed that although you shoot horizontally you crop it to a vertical format. I shoot mine in my garage and have to use vertical to crop out what's beyond my non distracting background. Otherwise people will think I'm 'Buffalo Bill' from 'Silence of the Lambs.' 😉 Also kind of curious why you put your slate at the end as opposed the beginning?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

For 99% of my film and television auditions, the casting directors request the slate either at the end or in a separate file entirely. Very rarely do they ask for the slate at the beginning. It's more common for commercial auditions to ask for the slate in the beginning.

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@@ActingCareerCenter Interesting, Thanks!!

[@Immarkyo58]

Very helpful and undoubtably professional! Will do accordingly. Thanks.

[@Immarkyo58]

I've been using the self tape reader app coldRead and what I have found is if I plug in my microphone to the phone I can't hear the reader lines. That's a real flaw. Fortunately it has adjustments for sound on the reader lines so you can lower it. This thing has a steep learning curve but I finally got an acceptable take.

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It looks easier than I thought , thanks for the great video sir

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Yes, Finally another video I have been waiting for a week for another video.

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I love all your video and tips

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Your a great teacher Kurt

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[@todddouglas2134]

Just Curious, what are you saying to the camera when you're doing your slate? (Standing in front of the wall.) Great instructions and tips btw!! 🙂

[@TestimonyNation]

This was so helpful. See you on set in the future!

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

Hey Kurt! Missing going to ARC for classes & stuff. Great taping video. THANKS 😊 🙏

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I've watched several of your videos today, Kurt - THANK YOU. You're so thorough with each one, and it's incredibly appreciated. I subscribed to your YT, your email list, and liked a bunch of videos. :) I appreciate you.

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You are awesome and I loved spotting you in Black Widow.

[@DebbieBanos]

Love your content! Love your lighting setup. I'm definitely having issues with lighting atm and I think I got the wrong equipment.

[@actorpoet53]

Thx Kurt! This is my 2nd time watching this video....you make it look soo easy. What about us tech challenged actors? What do you recommend? This year I really wanna increase the professional look of my self-tapes...think maybe I'll book more! 😅

[@elizabethkatherinevanhoy]

Hi! do you have a video for if the company asks for a full body view? What is the best way to hold yourself while showing the full body look?

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You’re pretty awesome for all this info. (All your videos) thank you for that.

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Hi, I was watching you videos and watching A bad mom’s Christmas and I saw the sushi chef and I was like “wait what🤨” I then I realised it was you. I waited till the end credits and I saw your name!😆

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Congratulations 🎉 Charity 🎭

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This was really helpful! Thank you 🌸

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INSIGHTS AND VERY DETAILED VIDEOS.

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Great video thanks. I appreciate your professional and systematic approach to your work. Cheers!

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VSDC is pretty good for editing as well.

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BRUH, this is so on time. Thanks so much! #Godspeed

[@nam5717]

Thanks you for your video, its really helful.But how can i get the topic to practice at home ??

[@JLJones55]

So you have to go through all that to get a good audition what is the software again and does it have directions on how to use it? Thank you

[@boigmord]

If you include a joke in the tape before or after the actual audition will it usually make you Less likely to get the role?

[@marcelarancio6890]

I really appreciate the effort in your videos. Thanks. How was the result by the way ?

[@Antwan_the_Creative_Booker]

Sweet Kurt! The virtual reader was super cool, to have friends like that. You've helped stave off some of the taping bugs in my life. I was always taught that casting directors despise of "black boarders" on the side. I assume that's the case only in the audition portion and not the slate? I use Youcut to edit my files.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yep, that only applies to the audition portion. For the slate they just need to see your full body

[@EDDIELFAURIA]

THANK YOU KURT FOR THE AMAZING TIPS & INFO!!!!

[@smarthalleck3233]

Love what you’re doing, but as a Senior Actor, AEA since 1968 and SAG and AFTRA the following year, I’m not particularly Tech savy. I can’t see where you are getting certain elements to perform the desired task. I finally figured out how to crop the Slate using Vegas Studio 16, which is like a small victory, but I’m at a loss regarding trimming, joining and fade up and down. I’ve watched several tutorials and find them completely incomprehensible. Please advise… Cheers

[@RonnieColeman80]

Really nice setting, I'm gonna copy it right away, you just didn't link your side light, what is that? Thanks! Edit: I was forgetting, I also need the microphone tripod link.

[@Ellie_jayyy]

Can you make a video of when to do a demo reel? and how to do it?

[@tonysyolie]

Do you recommend white walls?

[@adamgregorynyc]

Great job! Love this, Kurt!!! I can see why you book!

[@BryanRamirez_]

THANK YOU so much!!

[@alonso6836]

I really like the way you explains things, very understandable! Greetings Kurt