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Self Tape Equipment For Actors

You can’t become an actor nowadays without learning about our industry’s most popular support technology.  Nothing shouts “inexperience” like having a sub-optimal self-tape set-up.

As you prepare to embark on a professional career, here are some equipment suggestions to help you look polished during your auditioning journey.

Tripod/Phone Mount for your phone

Modern cell phones have great cameras now and work really well for self-taping.  Having a great tripod will help you get your phone at the right level so you can film easily.  Make sure you have a phone mount so your phone will easily pop into that tripod.  Then you can easily set your phone up for recording your auditions.  

Pop-Up Background

A clean blue backdrop will showcase your professionalism and keep you from having to perform in a distracting setting.  Our favorites are the light weight portable ones that can pop up and break down easily.  Store them in a closet or under your bed and bring them out when you are ready to film.


Editing Software

You will likely need to edit slates and takes together for an audition at some point.  Find a software that is workable and learn it inside and out now.  There are even some great free options available.  Most Actors involved with Actors Connection prefer to use IMOVIE for self-tape editing which you can find for free on most apple devices.


Lights

Starting off, you can pull regular house lamps to support your tapes and keep shadows off your face. But soon after, you may want to graduate to formal lighting that can help you look sharp anytime of day.  Here’s a great kit to help you look great!


Lapel Microphone

Uplevel your sound with a lapel microphone.  Make sure this is compatible with the device you record on.  Here is an option that syncs with an iphone.

Need more tips on getting up to speed with technology for your acting career?  Check out Jeffrey Dreisbach’s vault class HERE!

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ACTOR CAREER CONSULTATIONS THRIVE

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Actor Career Consultations

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New and seasoned actors alike need great STRATEGIES to help move their career forward.

Need help with yours?

With our Actor Career Consultations, you can work with an AC advisor on an action plan just for YOU!  
Ask questions, demystify important action steps and get advice tailored to YOUR situation and YOUR needs.

Our Team Can Advise On:

  • - Your Headshots, Resume, Self-Tape Set-Up, Performance Material Selection, Marketing/Networking Efforts, Film / TV Career, Theater / Musical Theater Career and Commercial Career.
  • - Plus Online Coaching is available too!

Lorrie Odom

Consults via Zoom

Lorrie Odom is a Howard University graduate and has been an actress in NYC for the past 20 years. She's a recurring on HULU's original series SHUT EYE, Season 2 opposite star Isabella Rossellini and can currently be seen on NETFLIX in the film KINGS opposite Oscar Winner Halle Berry.

Lorrie's film credits include: ISN'T IT ROMANTIC opposite Rebel Wilson, BUFFALOED opposite Zoey Deutch, and BODY CAM opposite Mary J. Blige.

Previous TV credits Include: FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE opposite Keegan-Michael Key, SCANDAL, QUEEN SUGAR, GOTHAM, MR.ROBOT, PERSON OF INTEREST, THE BLACKLIST, GIRLS, VEEP, LAW & ORDER: SVU, and HOMELAND.

For the past 4 years Lorrie has coached & prepared numerous actors for successful television and film auditions as Actors Connection's Self Tape Guru!

Click Here To Book Your ACTOR CAREER Consultation with Lorrie
Click Here To Book Your ONLINE SCENE COACHING with Lorrie

Julio Agustin

Consults via Zoom

Julio Agustin (AEA, SAG-AFTRA) is a multi-faceted, highly sought-after theatre
professional and the author of The Professional Actor’s Handbook: From Casting Call to
Curtain Call (2nd edition). He has performed featured roles in six Broadway productions and was most recently seen opposite Mandy Gonzalez in DESTINY OF DESIRE at The
Old Globe.

As an audition coach and career consultant, Julio has been instrumental in helping
actors transition from struggling artists to working professionals on Broadway, in
regional theatre, summer stock, cruise ships, theme parks, and other venues.

Julio is also an award-nominated director-choreographer (member SDC) having most
recently directed productions of ELLIOT, A SOLDIER’S FUGUE at ENT Center for the
Arts, SISTER ACT at Geva Theatre, and ON YOUR FEET! at North Carolina Theatre.
He earned his MFA in Directing from Penn State and has a Bachelor of Music degree
from The Florida State University. @JulioAgustinNYC

Click Here To Book Your Actor THEATRE CAREER Consultation with Julio
Click Here To Book ONLINE AUDITION COACHING with Julio

"I can't stress enough how essential Julio's work is...

...his nurturing approach allowed me to analyze where I am, where I’ve been, and where I’m going. I left our session with a thrilling feeling about my future and a tangible plan of attack!"

Shadia Fairuz  // Actress (Real Women Have Curves, ART)

"Julio is an incredible resource...

...for anyone looking to take their career to the next level!"

Tyler Okunski  //  Actor (Henderson Hogan Agency)

Actor Career Consultation Success Stories:

“They provided excellent advice as to the correct next steps and progression based on one’s individual experience. The recommendations were constructive and appropriate, but also provided a stretch for development and to move you along.”

Frank DiNapoli

“Sitting down and talking with one of the consultants was a fantastic start for me to kickstart my career in the US after having just moved from London. It was incredibly helpful and specific to my needs and helped me to understand (and make a smooth switch to) the industry here.”

Giulia Eve Flores

Click Here To Book Your Actor Career Consultation with Lorrie Odom
Click Here To Book Your Theater Actor Career Consultation with Julio Agustin