On-Camera Auditioning: The Self - Tape (Online)

Now more than ever, self-tapes are the norm when auditioning for projects. This class with Anthony Arkin and Amelia Campbell is an intimate and intensive dive into the preparation and experience of the self-taped audition.

This class might be for you if:

• Are an actor pursuing or wanting to pursue professional work in film and television.
• Want to improve and excel in crafting your self-tapes for our current world.
• Have taken Being On-Camera and you want to continue your work with Amelia and Anthony.

In this class you will:

• Explore how on-camera self-tape audition processes are run and learn the practical realities of self-taping.
• Be provided scenes weekly, but you are invited to bring in material from legit auditions you may be currently preparing.
• Create weekly self-taped auditions and present them in class, where you’ll receive feedback and be given adjustments to do live.
• Receive tips and feedback about your tech and filming techniques, as needed.
• Meet each week using a private Zoom classroom, allowing you to virtually share space with your instructor and classmates, making it feel similar to being in one of the studios at ESPA.

By the end of this class you will:

• Be confident making bold and interesting choices when preparing your self-taped auditions.
• Have the tools to excel in preparing and submitting self-tape auditions to make a great impression.

About the online platform for this class:

Zoom Meeting is easy to start, join, and use to collaborate online in a personable way via desktop or mobile without complicated set-ups. The Zoom Meeting Host (your ESPA instructor or administrator) sends out a meeting link and at the time of your class, you just click the link to launch the virtual classroom via your web browser. In the Zoom Meeting, each participant can share their webcam so that you're not only hearing your instructor and classmates but seeing them too, making it feel similar to being in one of the studios at ESPA. 

Other exciting collaborative Zoom features include Breakout Rooms in which students can meet in smaller groups, "Raise Your Hand" feature to better facilitate balanced conversation, Video Sharing, and File Transfer for your assignments. If you can't log in via a computer, there are also options to phone into the meeting so you can still participate in the class even if you find yourself without computer or internet access. And Zoom has an Apple and Android app, making it possible to take part in class from any device.