How to Slate | Record a Great Audition Slate (With Examples)

Actors hate doing audition slates.
However, these are a necessary and important part of every audition. In this video I outline what is the "perfect" slate and what we can do to make sure we are putting forward professional audition slates. Enjoy!

[@iberiasciacca]

I am a new actress starting and always searching for knowledge. Thank you for sharing your video filled with inspiration. Very happy I found your channel.

[@widow006]

thank you for this!! we’re practicing slating in my acting class and i was very nervous about it. great tips :)

[@StageMilk]

It is hard, but a good skill to work on.

[@alluvedits9485]

bless you omg your videos and articles have been lifesavers

[@StageMilk]

Thank you! So glad to hear

[@OfficialKenyaSanchez]

"You don't want to be Tony Robbins." That would be a pretty INTENSE slate! 😂

[@chithonthonzochipula4941]

Love the explanation it was very very helpful I've fully understood ❤❤❤much love

[@StageMilk]

Really glad it was helpful. Happy Slating!!

[@joshualyster126]

This was really helpful, thank you.

[@StageMilk]

Glad to hear!

[@julianfranklin8211]

Hello Andrew Good to see you buddy thanks for the information I really do appreciate it All of us actors appreciate your input (Julian)

[@StageMilk]

Thanks Julian!

[@sharonspeer418]

Thank you - for commercials we usually slate first. (USA)😊

[@StageMilk]

Yes always go by the instructions. Commercial that is more common, but lots of US casting like it at the end for film and TV.

[@PriyaSendeepKaur-Lemon]

You are amazing. Thank you.

[@StageMilk]

Thank youuu!

[@darrellmayweather3355]

I enjoy this. Thank you

[@StageMilk]

Thank you!

[@Lilith_Hypatia]

You just saved me, thank you!!!!!!

[@StageMilk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesparker40]

Wonderful advice and very nicely put across. I've subscribed and liked, for you are somebody I want to hear more from. Keep up the great work.👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@StageMilk]

Really glad it was helpful!!!

[@TheTonyAndreas]

TY

[@NothingbutEJ]

Question at 3:35 is the full body slot ok to be vertical video with the black on the sides for those 3-5 seconds or would that be a no and look too unprofessional

[@annahenry2566]

Thank you !!

[@StageMilk]

Glad it was helpful! Merry Slating!

[@daviedrummond2989]

Love the videos! I just got one question because it caught my attention. Is keep the tone of the character always a good thing to do in the slate ? I just thought maybe playing the character but in the slate being my natural self would show a type of range in a since if that makes since 😅😅? I'm still learning please give me your input

[@StageMilk]

That’s a good point and definitely a valid choice. You can really play here whatever you think works for the audition. I think often they want the “right” person more than a “transformational” person.

[@daviedrummond2989]

@@StageMilk 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you I agree with ya 😎

[@everthastie1369]

How do you slate for live theatre. I have a great teacher and director. I know you mentioned tv and film but I like to know about live theatre

[@StageMilk]

Usually they will specify what they need just like any other slate. However, if they haven't given you anything at all, I would follow the steps I outline in this video: Name, Agent, Height and Location. And then do a wide shot for 3-5 seconds.

[@KathyYvette]

Thank you so much, do you have to give you full legal name in the slate or you can go by the name you want to give in the industry i.e first and middle?

[@StageMilk]

I usually just use first and last name. But you can check with agent or casting.

[@beniology101]

Should the slate be at the beginning or end of the video?🎬

[@StageMilk]

We talk about the end in this video- that is my recommendation unless the brief says otherwise

[@DarkCloudLightFF7DCL]

@@StageMilkwhen I see calls they usually be broken down like 1. Slate, 2. Full body Shot, 3. Medium shot scenes/shots, etc… which means it is saying the order sort of ..

[@StageMilk]

Absolutely! And as I highlighted in the video, always follow the instructions, but if nothing is given you can use the suggestions of the video.@@DarkCloudLightFF7DCL