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Ecasting/ Self Tape guidelines
For many agencies and clients It’s extremely important to provide a professional e-casting/ self -tape, especially at the moment! Here are some top tips to help you along the way and catch those all important jobs!!
TIP 1
Act fast,
It’s great to react quickly to any casting, because if the client or agency find their favourite first they may stop looking any further. So make sure you’re quick and try to be the best match!
TIP 2
Be prepared,
before you start make sure you have ready:
- All the info required for the casting
- a phone with a good camera
- Natural daylight or a ringlight for the best light conditions
- White wall/ neutral background
- Quite room or studio
TIP 3
Look the Part:
Styling- should match the requirements
- In general very little make up is preferred, show your natural beauty!
- Decent hairstyling/ not too much product
Clothing:
- T-shirt or tank top
- Jeans or trousers
- Keep the clothes figure forming
TIP 4
Introduce yourself clearly!! What agencies mostly want to know is:
- Name, Age, Location, profession, previous productions, experience on screen / camera
- Which agency you are coming from
- Show side profiles and your back
- Show hands palms front and back
- Walk towards the cam and away
- Show any specific emotions nescessary
- Perform any other required text/scenes.
- Remember to show your natural personality!
TIP 5
- Include some fresh new Polas/ Digitals
- All agencies like to be kept up to date with how you look so make sure to always include your latest shots!
Portfolio consultation
Discuss with a professional here, what your portfolio is missing or what you could do to make it stand out from the crowd, quality advice on what type of pictures or videos could improve your chances of catching clients eye and which information is vital and what to leave out! We can help you build the perfect portfolio to enhance your career.
*All information without guarantee and claim to completeness