You submitted your setcard to a caster and you received an audition script in your email asking you to send back an audition video. In other countries they refer to this as self-tape. "Wait?! They mean I need to record my own video?" Yes, and hey there's no need to panic. Casters know you're not a professional camera operator but here's a few tips to make your audition video look good. (Photo by Lucas Clarysse, unsplash.com) Choosing a space at home. Look for the best area to shoot in your home where you can be comfortable and avoid distractions. Check the space if it is quiet enough by doing a test recording on the device you are using. Make sure that your voice will not be overlapped by sounds coming from outside such as traffic noises. Also consider finding a plain wall for your background. Shooting near a window can also help in achieving good lighting. Lighting. You can use the natural light from a window by shooting in the morning to make sure the light c...
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