Five Self Tape Mistakes that Kill an Audition

Don't make these self tape mistakes!

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[NinaBean-xd]

I think a lot of directors need to appreciate that not everyone has someone to read with them too.

[ailurii]

1. Not using a tripod.
2. Vertical video.
3. Bad framing.
4. Looking into the camera (unless this character would look into the camera on set).
5. Not using a reader.

[givan_may]

your videos are genuinely the most helpful tool i’ve had so far in my career! literally would not have gotten an agent when i did without you. thank you so much!

[HaleTheeRose]

The idea that “just reading lines” is not really acting makes all of my feelings about my current skill level make so much more sense, THANK YOU

[neytiri.is.my.favorite]

I just realized you’re in Black Widow!

[freddieannobildodoo]

If I don't have a reader I usually record myself and play off that

[OfficialKenyaSanchez]

Thank you. I'm probably older than most breaking into the industry and I'm starting from scratch on getting my 'portfolio' together. Very helpful info. Thank you.

[numberonepun]

Hi Kurt, I just watched your video where you talked about Atlanta and how busy the scene is down there but that was 3 years ago. I was wondering how things are now? Btw, I literally auditioned for my 1st role on Thursday and I got the role and I start fiming tomorrow on Sunday 11/5. it's only a 5 line role but I'm so thankful to have gotten it! Hope all is well.

[jonoboio]

I'm from New Zealand and just finished high school. A few months ago I realised I want to be an actor. I have no experience whatsoever and I'm planning on starting my journey as soon as possible. It's going to be tough, especially considering I'm from a small little country away from everything but I'm not going to give up.

Just found your channel today and have been binging through your videos like the ones about beginning as an actor with no experience and costs and stuff and you have been so extremely helpful.

Immediately subscribed and I'll definitely be using this channel as I work towards my dream. Thank you❤

[monicalowy]

I am back in the business after many years and I can't tell you how much you are helping me! Thank you so much!

[KierstenFaith]

My boyfriend hates being my reader. He said it feels like homework lol because sometimes he has to read more than I do.

[rikathevorpaltress]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos! ^_^
For the reader tip: You can also record yourself on another device saying the other lines (with the proper pauses, of course) and play it while taping. I've done this a few times now and it saved me the trouble of having to find someone else!

[Kristjan]

First, greetings from Estonia. And sorry for my bad English, but I hope my English is understandable, but I wanted to share briefly how I got my first movie experience.

In the summer of this year I got into movie as a background actor, but how I got it was just luck, I applied to be a background actor, but I wasn't chosen, but my mother was chosen, of course my mother was a bit scared, it was still a completely new experience for her, so I went to sent her to the shooting location, when we arrived, the casting director immediately recognized my face, she said to me - you also applied, right? I said Yeah, but I was not chosen and I'm here just to send my mother, to be a moral support and I'll leave when shooting starts. So we and the other background actors sat and waited for the shooting to start, then casting director came and says to me - Today is your lucky day, one actor cannot come and you can participate if you want. So that's how I got into movie as a background actor,
I had to play an impatient theater guest who is the first to leave the theater before the end of the play.

[DivaGeneva]

Very straight forward and to the point. Love it! Definitely subscribed. Hey saw you in Juror #2. Great job. Keep pushing.

[QuantyzIGuess]

I was just talking about acting with my family and this video came out… Right at time

[MK-Creator]

Nice to be able to enjoy a new video from you Kurt!

[RMthemusicmaker.]

I have been subscribing to your channel for 2 months now. I appreciate the good info. Since watching this video, I have been putting your advice into practice, I have gotten more call backs and featured in 2 short movies.

[rlad]

Hi Kurt. Thank you for this information. I just did my first SAG background gig. The Whisper Man! I didn't get seen but I had a chance to talk the two 20 year Sag Actors. They were very helpful!

[catherinemagee-lx]

Thanks I enjoyed this and I have learned something else recently.. when your looking to the right or left its important to do it with the proper eye... if the person is to YOUR right (of the camera) use your right eye when talking to him or her and vice versa...that way your somewhat facing the camera without looking directly at it.

[datmfhomieg]

Insanely helpful video, I am a beginner actor and have a setup but completely forgot to not look into the camera and have been filming vertically 🤦🏽‍♂️