Service Description

We offer SHOWREEL SCREEN AUDITION TECHNIQUE The modern-day actors most essential tools - Learn the skills of self-taping and create your own library of scenes on tape. The internet has completely changed the way that actors audition for film and TV roles. Prior to the internet, casting was generally done in person. There were various websites that had actor’s showreels on them but by and large, producers and directors would see a select group of actors that came via suggestions from casting consultants and agents. Now the net is spread wider by what is known as “self-taping” and the self-made showreel. This can be done on an iphone and therefore casting directors are able to see a much wider group of actors for each role. A ’self-tape’ audition refers to an audition you have filmed at home, on an ihpone and often by yourself. Many actors do get together with friends to read the “off-camera” lines of the other character, but this isn’t necessary. The audition is designed to focus on you, and not the quality of the filming. However, there is a certain standard and very specific rulesl about filming that actors need to understand. The skills of self-taping are very precise, and inexperienced actors need to make sure that they are sending out tapes that will be watched! Even if you don’t get the specific role, you want to create a good impression for the next time! Showreels are a selection of filmed scenes edited together to show your range and talent. In the past, the industry expected professional showreels, with each scene coming from an authentic production. Exceptions were made for less experienced actors but in an industry that is always running against the clock, it became normal to stay with the actors you knew. This still happens today – its human nature - but on the upside, you can now have your own showreel made up of scenes that you’ve worked on yourself, or ideally with a coach/acting teacher. Lesson Details : These classes are best suited to private sessions due to the large amount of time spent on filming and feedback that one individual needs. Single Session (1.5 hrs) – $160: Weekly private lesson in Blackburn. Payment required at booking. Single session may not be enough to learn a new skill; 3-session package recommended. Three-Session Package (3 × 1.5 hrs) – $450: Three weekly private lessons in Blackburn. Payment required at booking. Recommended for learning new skills. Please allow three consecutive weeks from start date.